Applications for the Bernie Singleton Scholarship are to be submitted by either email or post to the contact details listed below and must address the selection criteria.

Please address and send to:
Apunipima Cape York Health Council
PO Box 12045
Cairns QLD 4870
Contact: Learning and Development Manager
learn@apunipima.org.au

Applications are reviewed by a selection panel and endorsed by the Apunipima Board. All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome and successful recipients will be required to enter into an agreement with Apunipima.

The Bernie Singleton Scholarship is offered annually, the age requirements are open.

Applicants are required to address the selection criteria outlined below:

• Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status – please provide confirmation of nationality
• Must be from or living in Cape York communities; your application must be supported by the community. Please include a written reference provided by the Apunipima Health Action Team, Local Council or recognised community body
• Must be currently enrolled in University or have been accepted for placement to a University (Health or Management focused studies) for full-time studies. Please include a letter from University showing proof or acceptance and enrollment
• Must maintain regular contact with the Apunipima Representative by email or telephone, at least once a month during the term of the Scholarship
• Must provide the Apunipima Representative with a copy of their academic transcripts issued by their University within 4 weeks of the semester/trimester ending
• The Recipient must participate in promotional activity, including (but not limited to) photographs, filming and written articles
• Candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest to enter into either a Health or Management profession within the community controlled health services sector – please provide a response of no more than 2 paragraphs
• A copy of your most recent Year 12 school report
• A copy of your resume outlining current employment, volunteering and/or work experience

Financial support will be offered to the successful applicant for up to $7500.00 over 3 years, allocated at up to $2500.00 per year.

The recipient will use the financial support for purchases related to successfully completing their studies, and may include:

• course fees
• text books
• equipment required for study, for example laptops, and
• personal incidentals, for example travel passes and stationary.

Proof of results (pass in all subjects) must be provided at the end of each year in order to be eligible for the following year’s support.

The Bernie Singleton Scholarship will be monitored and reviewed as required. Each successful candidate is required to report to the Learning and Development Manager (for reporting to Apunipima Board members) and supply regular updates on the:

• Proof of enrolment in their university study
• Reference from tutors outlining commitment to study on a 6 monthly basis
• Transcript of results following each semester
• Criminal History Check to be completed prior to commencement of study

• The Bernie Singleton scholarship will be offered for full time University study only
• Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum of ‘pass’ result in all subjects in order to continue to receive the Scholarship support