Candidates were assessed with particular emphasis on their commitment to practising in rural Australia.
The scholarship will enable these aspiring future health leaders to attend the National Rural Health Conference in Cairns from 26-29 April. The conference attracts more than 1,000 delegates, including inspirational health advocates and political figures.
Two Indigenous students were among the scholarship winners chosen from more than 150 applicants belonging to university Rural Health Clubs affiliated with the National Rural Health Student Network.
HESTA CEO, Debby Blakey, said more than 150 outstanding scholarship submissions were received, with the 10 winners demonstrating their commitment to improving the health outcomes for rural communities around Australia.
“The scholarship winners are all potential future leaders in rural health and have displayed outstanding commitment to the delivery of the highest levels of health care, with many already contributing to rural communities through their studies,” Ms Blakey said.
“HESTA is proud to support these students as they begin their careers. It’s also particularly pleasing to contribute to the professional development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rural health students as part of our Reconciliation Action Plan that supports efforts to close the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.”
