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NSW Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Scholarship
The Nursing and Midwifery Office want to support, empower and develop our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing and midwifery workforce. Postgraduate study is a chance to expand your knowledge into target areas that are particularly relevant to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Postgraduate scholarships create leadership opportunities and increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives practising and participating at higher levels in the profession.
If you’re an Aboriginal person currently working as a registered nurse or registered midwife in the NSW public health system, a postgraduate scholarship of up to $10,000 is available to support your postgraduate study and help with educational expenses.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/scholarship/Pages/aboriginal-postgraduate-scholarships.aspx
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas of study:
- Nursing
At Institution:
- NSW Universities
Study level:
- Postgraduate coursework
- Postgraduate research
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- NSW
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must be:
Of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and known and accepted in the community that you live or have lived
a resident of NSW;
Currently employed as a registered nurse or midwife in a NSW health facility;
Enrolled in an Australian postgraduate course in the applicable year that is accredited under the NSW Higher Education Act (2001);
Willing to participate in an evaluation or telephone survey about the Aboriginal scholarships program.
Of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and known and accepted in the community that you live or have lived
a resident of NSW;
Currently employed as a registered nurse or midwife in a NSW health facility;
Enrolled in an Australian postgraduate course in the applicable year that is accredited under the NSW Higher Education Act (2001);
Willing to participate in an evaluation or telephone survey about the Aboriginal scholarships program.
How to Apply
You must complete an online application form and submit the required supporting documents.
You must provide:
– confirmation of Aboriginality;
– official confirmation of enrolment in an Australian postgraduate nursing or midwifery course that is accredited under the NSW Higher Education Act (2001);
– resume;
– a letter from your employer with their official letterhead, dated and signed within the last 3 months including your name, title of your position, employment status and how long you’ve been employed in this position;
– an essay of no more than 250 words explaining how your studies will make a positive contribution to your current role and the Aboriginal community