The Rural Health West Indigenous Scholarship (Scholarship) has been developed to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from rural Western Australia in financial need, who has entered the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) through the Indigenous Entry Pathway. The recipient will receive financial support for the duration of their degree, helping to reduce barriers to education and enabling them to focus on their goal of becoming a doctor. 

Rural Health West is committed to strengthening the rural health workforce and improving healthcare access across Western Australia. The Scholarship aims to increase the number of Indigenous doctors serving rural communities providing access to high-quality, culturally informed healthcare. 

• Current Students

• Faculty of Health Sciences

• Undergraduate

• Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Students
• Students from regional or remote areas

• Australian Citizen

• Need Based
• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of 5 years (based on a full-time study load of 200 credits per year):

• A total value of up to $25,000 paid as a cash stipend of $2,500 per semester.

The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for the Scholarship:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent
• Entered Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Pathway
• Enrolled full-time (200 credits per year) in Semester 1, 2026
• Relocated from a regional and/or remote area of WA to commence study
• Low socio-economic background and/or experiencing financial hardship
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• Please note that this link will direct you to the general "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program" application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website
• For any assistance with the application process or your application, please contact us on 1300 222 888 or email us at scholarships@curtin.edu.au. Please note: appointments can be made to speak to an advisor in person.

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS)
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Financial hardship and socioeconomic status
  • Relocation from a rural or remote area of WA to commence study
• Preference will be given to students commencing their first year.

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 9 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the lapse date

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in initial course of study 
• Maintain a full-time study load of at least 200 credit points each year at Curtin University
• Pass all units attempted each study period

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.