The QAS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program

The QAS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program, Australia

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This scholarship will help you complete your paramedicine degree and get a place in our graduate program.

It offers funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying a Bachelor of Paramedic Science and includes:

  • $10,000 a year to help you with tuition and study costs, for up to 3 years full time study, or equivalent part time study
  • a place in our graduate paramedic program when you finish your degree and register as a health practitioner.

Eligibility criteria
  • Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander descent
  • Have commenced or continued a Bachelor of Paramedic Science degree
  • Enrolled at census date
  • Studying full time (minimum of four units per semester with a grade point average (GPA) of 4 or above).

About Jamie Jackway

Jamie Jackway is an advanced care paramedic, a proud Indigenous Australian and a valued member of our team. In November 2009, he was in an accident while doing a rescue operation with our QAS flight crew.

A patient on a container ship in the Torres Strait was having heart problems and needed rescue winching. During the operation, the winching cable failed and Jamie and a fellow aircrew member fell 10 m onto the container ship below. Jamie suffered multiple injuries and was paralysed from the neck down. He spent several months in Brisbane rehabilitating, with the support of his family, friends and workmates.

Jamie's positive outlook and personable character has made him an exceptional ambassador. He’s been an ambassador for several organisations such as the United Workers Union and QAS Legacy.

We named this scholarship after him to recognise his contributions.


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