Scholarships and Grants

There are numerous scholarships and grants in Australia that are offered by universities, colleges, governments, private organisations and benefactors. 

Information about UWS scholarships can be accessed by going through the main scholarships page, or directly to the particular level of scholarship via the links provided below.

Walter & Eliza Hall Opportunity Scholarship

Value

$6,000 for one year

Eligibility

Continuing students

Course(s)

Any undergraduate degree

Criteria

  • Applicants must have successfully completed their first year of undergraduate study and be in their second year of study in any study area at UWS, studying a minimum of two subjects per a semester.
  • The Scholarship is available to students with a physical disability only, demonstrated through formal diagnosis and eligibility for a Disability Support Benefit.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship.
  • At least one scholarship will be available to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student with a physical disability and able to meet all other criteria.
  • Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and studying as a Commonwealth supported student.

Walter & Eliza Hall Trust

Since its establishment by Eliza Hall in 1912 with a donation of £1,000,000, the Walter & Eliza Hall Trust has been helping Australians in need. During that time many tens of thousands of Australians and their families suffering the effects of poverty have been assisted in surviving a crisis. Many others have been helped to reach their full potential.

In response to the growing demand for assistance from families and individuals, the Trustees set up The Walter & Eliza Hall Supplementary Trust in 1986 in order to be able to receive tax deductible donations. Since then this supplementary trust has been, and continues to be, supported regularly by some generous benefactors, including

The Walter & Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarships at UWS are funded through a generous bequest from the late Judy Lennox. She herself had a severe physical disability but her parents were determined to ensure she had access to education, the opportunity to travel and was able to obtain her driver’s license to allow her to live as independently as possible. While she was well provided for, Judy understood that this was often not the case for people with a disability. She left her entire estate to the Trust to ensure that for students with a physical disability the absence of money does not stand in the way of allowing them to achieve their maximum potential.

Applications and Selection Process

Applicants must provide a statement in support of their application indicating how they believe the receipt of the scholarship will assist them with their studies and in their future career. This statement should give a sufficient explanation of the applicant’s background and current circumstances to enable the University to judge their eligibility, need and merit.

Successful applicants will be selected based on their written application, academic potential, their ability to meet the criteria and, where appropriate, performance in an interview before a selection panel.

Applicants must complete the UWS Donor Funded Group B Online Application Form and submit the form to the Scholarships and Student Advancement Unit before Wednesday, 26 June 2013. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. 

 RNCA Scholarships

Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme:

Nursing & Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) administers the Allied Health Streams of the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS). Funding is provided by the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) and this national program supports health professionals and future health professionals to train and practice in geographic and clinical areas of need.The specific objectives of the NAHSSS are to:

Increase the workforce by encouraging young people to pursue a career in allied health; Support allied health professionals to undertake continuing professional development; and Encourage health careers in geographic areas and professions where there are shortages.

SARRAH manages five allied health scholarship streams under the NAHSSS. These are:

  • Undergraduate Scholarship :

  • Clinical Placement Scholarship:

  • Postgraduate Scholarship:

  • Continuing Professional Development Scholarship:

  • Clinical Psychology Scholarship:

  • Further information can be found at RCNA website.

For clarification of your eligibility under this scheme please email your questions to scholarships@rcna.org.au or call 1800 117 262.

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship

Overview

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The Scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ("Puggy") Hunter's significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and his role as the inaugural Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).
 
The aim of the Scheme is to help address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health professions and assist in increasing the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with professional health qualifications.

  

"Achievement" by Mark Huddleston
Eligible health areas are:

Application dates

The Scheme will reopen on Monday 22 July for study in 2014. Click here to apply.
 
If you unable to complete the online application form, click here to download a hard copy application.

Value of funding

Full time study load = up to $15 000 per year for the usual term of the course 
Part time study load = up to $7500 per year for the usual term of the course 

Eligibility criteria

Funding under this scheme is available for applicants who meet the following criteria:

  • Of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • Intending to enrol or are already enrolled in an entry level health qualification
  • Intend to study in the academic year that the sch9olarship is offered

Applicants must identify as and be able to prove their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.

Scholarships are very competitive and there are usually more applications than there are available scholarships. Therefore, not all eligible applicants will receive a scholarship.

Selection criteria

These are competitive scholarships and will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee whose assessment will be based on how you address the following questions:
  • Discuss your commitment to becoming a health professional
  • Discuss what you hope to accomplish as a health professional in the next 5-10 years
  • Demonstrate how this scholarship will assist you in achieving your goals.

For clarification of your eligibility under this scheme please email your questions to scholarships@rcna.org.au or call 1800 688 628.

 Hawkesbury Living

Intocare Nursing Scholarship

The Intocare Nursing Scholarship is an initiative of The Richmond Club and Hawkesbury Living. The Richmond Club and Hawkesbury Living, with the support of local business and community members, wish to be part of a sustainable aged care nursing solution that will benefit the Hawkesbury Community.

The Intocare Nursing Scholarship program therefore aims to support nurses into aged care by establishing sustainable and effective solutions to learning. This includes the provision of quality work experience within an established aged care facility. This work experience is designed to maximise the learning pathway and incorporate best practice with current ideas.

Eligibility

Continuing students.

Course(s)

Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) or Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

Benefits

Approx $9,000 per year.

Duration

Two years.

Criteria

  • Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced) or Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry), having completed or received advanced standing for 80 credit points of the course.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in Aged Care Nursing.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who are residents of the Hawkesbury local government area.
  • However, applicants who are willing to travel and work in the Hawkesbury area for the duration of the scholarship will also be considered.
  • Applicants must be willing to undertake a minimum of 140 hours of paid work experience during each University semester or half year (possibly including semester breaks) with Hawkesbury Living, including a period as an Aged Care Nurse.
  • The internship schedule is to be negotiated between the recipient and Hawkesbury Living.

Application and Selection Process

Applicants must complete the appropriate Application Form and submit the form to the Scholarships and Student Advancement Unit.

Please note, applications for 2013 have now closed. Please register your interest in scholarships to be kept informed when scholarship applications open.