Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Scholarships

The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women (ALS) was formed originally to offer assistance and support to Australian Ex-Servicemen and women. In 2006 the Australian Legion, through the Victorian Veterans Council, made available funds for scholarships to further the education of registered nurses in the areas of aged care and palliative care nursing.

The Australian Nurses Memorial Centre in association with the Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women, is pleased to offer Scholarships for nurses undertaking postgraduate study in care of the older person or palliative care. The Scholarships are for one year of study at a recognised Australian university.

ALS Scholarships are available to nurses who are either current or ex-service personnel or a family member of a person who has served in the Australian Defence Force at any time. Priority will be given to nurses who are committed to working in a rural or regional area on completion of their study program.

These scholarships are for study in Australia. They are open to nurses who are citizens or permanent residents of Australia; who hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA); and who fulfil the requirement for connection to Australian Defence Force service. Please refer to Eligibility Criteria.