Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme: Undergraduate

Overview

The Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme: Undergraduate (NAHSSS UG) is funded by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

The scheme is an Australian Government initiative supporting students who are commencing or intending to commence an accredited nursing course at an Australian university or registered training organisation (RTO) that provides them with the ability to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Please note that NAHSSS UG includes the following scholarship: Nurse Scholarship Program Rural and Remote Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme.

Application dates

Applications for this scheme are now closed. The next round of scholarships will open 23 July 2012 and will be for study in 2013.

Eligibility criteria

Applications will be considered from applicants who are

• Australian citizens or permanent residents
• Enrolled or intending to enrol in an accredited nursing or midwifery course that results in a nationally recognised and accredited undergraduate/entry level nursing qualification for example: Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery.

If you are a New Zealand citizen, please click here to determine your eligibility for this scholarship. 

Value of scholarship

The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a scholarship worth up to a total of $10 000 per year for three years full time study or $5000 per year for up to six years part time study.

Funding will not be available for courses studied outside Australia. These scholarships are not bonded.

Eligible courses

Courses must be provided by Australian universities or registered training organisations.

• Diploma of Enrolled Nursing
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Midwifery
• Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery

This application form is only to apply for the Scholarship Scheme and is not an application to an educational or training institution. You must contact an education or training institution directly to apply for entry into a nursing program.

Click here for a list of eligible courses.

Important links

• Confirmation of Aboriginality form (if applicable)
• How these scholarship payments may affect Centrelink payments
• Taxation implications of receiving one of these scholarships
• Download statutory declaration form

Need more information?

For clarification of your eligibility under this scheme please contact us
e Please email your questions to scholarships@rcna.org.au.
freecall 1800 117 262