Flinders University Craig Ruddy Scholarship 2025

Applivcations are now open Flinders University Craig Ruddy Scholarship 2025. The Scholarship has been established through a donation from Craig Ruddy. In 2004 he won the Archibald Prize for his portrait “Two Worlds” of Yolgnu actor David Gulpilil. From the proceeds of the sale of “Two Worlds”, Craig Ruddy wanted to support the medical profession by contributing to education and mentoring opportunities for Indigenous medical students in the Northern Territory, in particular in the Top End region to reflect David Gulplil’s home in Wanga (North East Arnhem).

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Craig Ruddy Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Craig Ruddy Scholarship
• Requirements for Craig Ruddy Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Craig Ruddy Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

Craig Ruddy Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Craig Ruddy Scholarship

A minimum of one scholarship will be available per year. Each Scholarship will have a maximum value of $5000 per recipient paid in 2 equal instalments after the census date of each semester. The number of Scholarships will depend on the funding available.

Requirements for Craig Ruddy Scholarship Qualification

Applicants for the Scholarship must:

• Be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• Be accepted as an Australia Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander by the community in which he or she lives or has lived; and
• Identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and
• Have had a permanent home address in the Northern Territory for at least 5 years; and
• Be normally enrolled full-time at Flinders University*; and
• Be enrolled in the Northern Territory Medical Program; and
• Be able to demonstrate financial need; and
• Be able to demonstrate a passion to improve health outcomes in the Northern Territory.

Applications will be accepted from part-time students who have extenuating circumstances that prevent them from studying full-time (e.g., disabilities, carer responsibilities).

Interview date, Process and Venue for Craig Ruddy Scholarship

Selection Criteria

The Scholarship will be awarded based on financial need and demonstrated passion for improving health outcomes in the Northern Territory. Scholarship selection will be made by the College of Medicine and Public Health in conjunction with Yunggorendi Student Services in accordance with University procedures.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please complete the Proof of Indigeneity document attached below and submit with your application online through the Flinders University Student System  by the specified closing date. 

Submit an application

Proof of Indigeneity Guideline

For more details, visit Flinders University scholarship website