The Greg Norris Memorial Health Scholarship assists Huon Valley residents studying in the field of medicine, nursing or allied health. Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available.

Named after former Mayor Greg Norris, an advocate for improved Huon Valley health services in the early 1990s, the scholarship intends to encourage residents to obtain a health services qualification and practise in the Huon Valley.


2024 applications

To be eligible:

  • Applicants are required to show that they would find it difficult to access further education without receiving scholarship support.
  • Applicants must reside in the Huon Valley Local Government area at the time of application.
  • Preference will be given to applicants whose study may lead to a future career in rural health care.

Applications open 6 December 2023.
Applications close 29 January 2024.

For more information, phone Council on (03) 6264 0322 or email hvc@huonvalley.tas.gov.au.