Charles Sturt University Westfund Healthy Futures Scholarship 2025

The Westfund Healthy Futures Scholarship 2025 at Charles Sturt University is a unique opportunity aimed at supporting regional students who aspire to pursue careers in healthcare, specifically in medicine and dentistry. With a generous scholarship value of $10,000, distributed in two instalments of $5,000 over one year, this initiative reflects Westfund's commitment to enhancing access to healthcare in regional areas of Australia.

Purpose of the Scholarship

Westfund is not just a health fund; it is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a new model of healthcare that prioritizes community well-being. By investing in regional healthcare education, the Healthy Futures Scholarship aims to cultivate future doctors and dentists who are committed to serving their communities, ensuring continued access to vital healthcare services.

Degree Level

Undertake Bachelor and PhD level programs at Charles Sturt University.

Available Subjects

The following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

1. Healthcare
2. Dentistry
3. Medicine

Benefits

Value and Duration

• Total Value: $10,000
• Duration: Paid in two instalments of $5,000 over the academic year.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to domestic students.

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply?

• Commencing Students: Those entering their first year of study.
• Continuing Students: Those who have already commenced their studies.
• Study Mode:

1. 1. Online
   2. On Campus
   3. Mixed Mode (Online & On Campus)

Campus Locations

1. Albury-Wodonga
2. Bathurst
3. Dubbo
4. Orange
5. Port Macquarie
6. Wagga Wagga

Specific Degree Programs

Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following full-time courses:

• Bachelor of Dental Science
• Doctor of Medicine

Conditions for Eligibility

1. GPA Requirements:

• Continuing students must have a GPA of 4.0 or above.
• Commencing students must have an ATAR score of 70 or above.

2. Residency:

• Students must be based in a regional area with a commitment to working regionally after graduation.

3. Essay Requirement:

• Applicants must submit a 500-word response to the prompt:

"I am interested in providing healthcare to regional people because…"

Note

There may be opportunities for Bachelor of Dental Science students to undertake course-based work placements at Westfund's clinic in Lithgow.