Bertalli Family Foundation Indigenous Nursing Scholarship

The Bertalli Family Foundation would like to create a transformational scholarship program for Indigenous nurses to change lives. This will enable nurses to deliver higher quality, culturally appropriate health care services

Areas of study: Nursing At Institution: Deakin University Study level: Undergraduate Study Load: Full Time Location: VIC

Benefits

• This scholarship offers cash payments of up to $12,500 per year for three years.
• The total maximum value of this scholarship is $37,500.

How to apply Apply through VTAC If you’ve applied to study at Deakin through VTAC and have completed a VTAC scholarship application, you’ll be considered for this scholarship.

Apply directly to Deakin If you didn't complete a VTAC scholarship application, are applying directly to Deakin for a course or already have your 2024 course offer, you can apply for this scholarship directly to Deakin through our Scholarship Application Portal.

When applying direct to Deakin for this scholarship, select the 'Undergraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2024' option and, if eligible, your application will automatically be considered for this scholarship.

This reduces the number of scholarships you have to apply for and increases your chances of receiving a Deakin scholarship.

The scholarship application process is highly competitive with a limited number of scholarships available. Unfortunately, not all eligible applicants will receive one.

Your application Supporting documents As part of the application process, you may also be required to upload current supporting documentation.

Make sure you choose the correct document type when you upload your documents as it will make a difference. If your documents are uploaded into the incorrect type they will not be considered when assessing your application. Remember it is quality, not quantity, which you need to provide. Aim to provide documents which are current, relevant and concise.

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Application tips Applying for a scholarship isn’t just about meeting the eligibility criteria.

It’s a good idea to think about why you want a scholarship, how it will help you and what you have to offer the Deakin community.

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To be eligible you must:

• be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person,
• be commencing and enrolled full time in H326 Bachelor of Nursing through the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Deakin University at the relevant trimester.

Conditions As a scholarship recipient, you must:

• write an introduction statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship
• provide a completion statement at the conclusion of your studies
• be open to participating in a reasonable level of engagement with the donor.