NATSIEHC27 Community Scholarship Application

Community Scholarships are designed to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in joining the important annual gathering of NATSIEHC.

Applications are welcome from anyone interested, including those not currently working in eye care. We encourage students and community members with an interest in this field to apply for this unique opportunity.

Applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and have an interest in eye health and vision care.

Priority may be given to First Nations high school and university students; Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners; and/or staff from Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHOs).

The FNEHA team will be in contact with you regarding the outcome of your application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, or require additional information or support with your application please contact us at heyyoumob@fneha.com.au

Name

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Format: (000) 000-0000.

E-mail

example@example.com

Position / Job Title / Student

Name of Organisation / School / University

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?

Describe your interest in eye health, tell us why you want to attend NATSIEHC27 and what you hope to gain from participating in the conference:

Describe your interest in eye health (max 750 words, we recommend 250 for each question)

Eligibility and Priority Criteria:

Do you require assistance with transport?

If flights are required, what airport would you be travelling from? If flights are not required, what assistance do you require with transport?

Do you require assistance with accommodation? (Yes/No)

Have you explored other potential funding opportunities through your organisation or community?

If yes, please provide details

Are you willing to complete a survey after the conference about your experience? (Yes/No)

If your application is successful you will be asked to participate in a photo opportunity with sponsors during the event for conference-related communications, do you consent to this?

Additional comments

Any other relevant information or special circumstances you'd like to share

I confirm that all the information provided in this application is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Date