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St John of God Mental Health Services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
Established in 2016, based on the foundational principles it is the desire of St John of God Health Care NSW Services to support ACU’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing students through a scholarship.
The St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) expresses the desire to work collaboratively and respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the process of Reconciliation. Central to this is the goal of engaging in a manner that provides a range of services and opportunities to foster career opportunities within the mental health care sector.
The recipients will be offered optional paid work in the first year, consisting of a minimum two shifts per fortnight during the University team or as per hospital requirements at one of the two SJGHC Mental Health facilities. SJGHC will be supportive of the preference/location of the recipient where possible.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://acu.smapply.io/prog/st_john_of_god_health_care_nsw_mental_health_services_aboriginal_and_torres_strait_islander_scholarship/
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic meritAreas of study:
- Health services and support
- Nursing
At Institution:
- Australian Catholic University
Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate coursework
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- NSW
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to all students to meet all of the criteria:
Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students
Be enrolled in one of the following: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing/Paramedicine, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Masters of Psychology (Clinical)
Campus: North Sydney, Strathfield or Blacktown
How to Apply
Applicants will be required to provide the following:
A written statement of approximately 400 words outlining:
– why you have chosen to undertake your degree
– what you hope to achieve with it in the future, with a focus on mental health
– how obtaining your degree will allow you to give back to your community
Upload Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.