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Bernie Singleton Scholarship now open
Apunipima’s Bernie Singleton Scholarship aims to provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Cape York communities to undertake a full time university qualification in health/management related studies.
by Kylie O’Brien 10 November 2015
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punipima is delighted to welcome the next round of applications for its Bernie Singleton Scholarship. Bernie Singleton, former Chairman of Apunipima, has had a career in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs spanning 50 years, often acting as cultural broker for the organisations he has worked for and represented over the years. When Bernie took the reins at Apunipima in 2001, there were only 15 employees and the organisation was on the brink of closure. His stewardship saw Apunipima scope and develop its role as a community controlled health service. The aim of the Apunipima Bernie Singleton Scholarship is to provide
support to Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people from Cape York communities to undertake a full time university qualification in Health or Management related studies. Central to the concept of the Scholarship is the development of a local, stable, sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce for the communities of Cape York. Applications open now and close on Friday 18th December 2015. The successful applicant will receive $2500 each year, for three years to put toward fees, or personal incidentals such as lap tops, text books, travel pass (bus / rail tickets), bonds etc. Chairman of Apunipima, Thomas Hudson said “We are delighted to be able to offer this scholarship and feel that it will be of great benefit to the young people of Cape York.
Not only does it recognise and acknowledge Bernie’s values but it also fits with today’s strategic objectives of building capacity and capability into Cape York. “We anticipate that the provision of the Scholarship support will not only assist in building capacity, but will also impact social determinants of the people of Cape York communities, and potentially assist in facilitating generational change. “The scholarship will provide financial support to community members who have been successful in securing a place at University or are currently enrolled in University, in Health or Management related studies. We strongly encourage people to apply.” For further information and an application form please visit our website apunipima.org.au/work for us
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