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Tom and Dorothy Cook Scholarships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University 2026

Awarded by James Cook University (JCU), Cairns

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · AUD 33,500 per year stipend + AUD 5,000 for project expenses

Eligible Courses

Tropical Public Health

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals (Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander preferred)

Can Be Taken At

James Cook University (JCU), Cairns

Provider

James Cook University (JCU), Cairns

Last Verified On

03 Dec 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for Tom and Dorothy Cook Scholarships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University 2026:

  • Be commencing or applying for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at James Cook University (JCU).
  • Have a primary or secondary supervisor based in JCU’s Discipline of Public Health.
  • Have a research project related to public health, laboratory, or clinical investigations of population health.
  • Ensure a significant element of the research focuses on Mackay and central Queensland.
  • Meet JCU’s admission requirements for the MPhil or PhD program.
  • Open to full-time and part-time students.
  • Students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are highly encouraged to apply.

Value of Tom and Dorothy Cook Scholarships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University 2026:

  • $33,500 per year stipend
  • $5,000 for project expenses
  • Duration: 3.5 years for PhD / 2 years for MPhil

Application Process:

  • Submit the official scholarship application form including:
    • Cover letter
    • Up-to-date CV
    • Full academic transcript
    • Research summary (up to two pages, including background, methodology, and relevance to Mackay/Central Queensland)
    • Details of two referees
  • Applications are assessed by a selection committee, and interviews may be required.
  • Scholarship funds are paid as a fortnightly stipend.
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  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at James Cook University (JCU), Cairns. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Tom and Dorothy Cook Scholarships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University 2026 is N/A.
  • Tom and Dorothy Cook Scholarships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University 2026 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • Tom and Dorothy Cook Scholarships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University 2026 is offered for Tropical Public Health.
  • Tom and Dorothy Cook Scholarships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals (Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander preferred).
  • Tom and Dorothy Cook Scholarships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University 2026 is offered by James Cook University (JCU), Cairns.
  • Tom and Dorothy Cook Scholarships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University 2026 covers Full Funding, AUD 33,500 per year stipend + AUD 5,000 for project expenses.