Mental Health Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
 (During 2009-10, the Mental Health Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme: Mental Health Nurses will be consolidated into the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme)
Overview
The Scheme is a long term initiative funded by the Australian Government to encourage and support people interested in undertaking postgraduate study in mental health nursing and clinical psychology disciplines.
The aim of the scheme is to address the current shortage of qualified mental health professionals by increasing the number of students who enter and complete their study in mental health nursing or clinical psychology.
Scholarships are provided to assist such students in meeting accommodation, living and travel costs incurred while studying.
Application dates
The scheme is now closed.
How to apply
This scheme is now closed. Information regarding applications for 2011 will be available closer to the opening of the application round in 2010.
Value of scholarship
The Scheme provides financial assistance up to $15,000 for full time study or up to $7,500 for part time study in 2010, up to a maximum of $30,000 per applicant. Funding will be provided up to $30,000 for 2 years full time or 4 years part time study.
Scholarships will be paid based on the successful applicants study load per semester.
Criteria
To be eligible to apply for this Scheme, applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and be a Registered Nurse with a current practicing certificate in an Australian State or Territory.
Preference will be given to applicants from a rural or remote background, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people or applicants currently working in the Mental Health sector. Applicants who are living in metropolitan areas or are not currently working in the Mental Health sector may be considered.
Scholarships are available annually for students studying or intending to study Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters studies in mental health nursing at an Australian University or registered training organisation (for example, a Graduate Certificate through the NSW Institute of Psychiatry).
For the 2009 application round for study in 2010, applicants must be undertaking postgraduate study in mental health nursing in Semester One 2010 (or Semester Two 2010 or Trimester Two 2010 where the university only offers this intake).
Important links
Click here for information on how these scholarship payments may affect Centrelink payments
Click here for more information on the taxation implications of receiving a scholarship
Click below for a Confirmation of Aboriginality form (if applicable)
Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology scholarships are administered by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Further information can be found on the Clinical Psychology scholarships by visiting the APS website www.psychology.org.au, contacting the APS on 1800 703 883 during business hours or by emailing the Project Officer on mhpss@psychology.org.au.
Need more information?
p 1800 770 562 (freecall)
e Please email your questions to the fund administrator using the form below.
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