The Wood Scholarship at James Cook University Australia 2026

The Wood family has established a Prescribed Private Foundation (PPF) with the purpose of funding scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, studying medicine or allied health at James Cook University. The PPF was established with an initial funding donation of $1,000,000. The income from the Foundation will fund the scholarship(s).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 16, 2026
• Value$25,000 per annum
• Study Level
• SponsorJames Cook University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyJames Cook University
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• The value of the scholarship shall be up to $25,000 per annum or such amount as the Selection Committee determine from time to time.

Requirements

The Wood Family Scholarship shall be open to competition among candidates who:

• are Australian citizens;
• are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
• are enrolled in either an undergraduate or post graduate course offered by JCU’s College of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Healthcare Sciences or College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences; and
• are enrolled to study full-time.

Selection Process

The Selection Criteria are:

• academic merit or potential;
• the character of the candidate for the award; and
• any other criteria that the Selection Committee deems appropriate, including whether the candidate has, or will receive any other scholarship assistance during their studies.

Application Documents

Applications must be submitted on the official online application form and be received no later than the advertised close date. Applicants must submit with the official form:

• proof of Australian Aboriginality; or a signed Statutory Declaration confirming they are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• a written statement of no more than 600 words outlining:
  1. how the scholarship will assist you in your studies and
  2. your leadership roles and commitment to advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.
• a copy of their academic record from any other academic institution;
• no more than three references attesting to the applicant’s good character and/or suitability to receive the scholarship;
• their curriculum vitae; and
• any other supporting documentation that would assist the Selection Committee in developing an opinion as to the merit of the application.

Applications submitted without the relevant documentation will not be considered.

The applicant authorises the Selection Committee to make such enquiries as to the applicant’s good character and suitability to receive the scholarship, which includes authorisation for the Selection Committee to examine the applicant’s academic record, and seek opinions from relevant members of the academic staff of this University or any other academic institution.

Application Deadline

January 16, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to James Cook University on www.jcu.edu.au to apply

For more information, kindly visit James Cook University scholarship webpage.