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The Joan, Arthur & Helen Thacker Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D, Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | NZ $25,000 per annum (PhD); NZ $15,000 stipend per annum (other postgraduate study); tuition fee waiver to a maximum of NZ $30,000 per annum (excludes student services fee) |
| Close date | Wednesday, 1 October 2025 |
| Ethnicities | IndigenousAustralian |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Established by the University of Otago Council in 2014, through the provision of funding from Helen R Thacker, this scholarship aims to support students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent to undertake postgraduate studies in the field of Health Sciences at the University of Otago. The purpose of the fund is to support research and training in health sciences subjects that may have a future benefit to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, Australian citizens residing in Australia at the time of application, planning to enrol in a postgraduate course of study in either Dental Technology, Dentistry, Oral Health, Medicine, Neuroscience, Pharmacy or Radiation Therapy at the University of Otago, planning to undertake study/research that is likely to be of future benefit to their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community, and intending to return to work in Australia after their course of study.