Epworth HealthCare Indigenous Nursing Scholarship
Deakin University
The scholarship aims to provide support to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Epworth HealthCare has a strong relationship with Deakin University and this scholarship is an opportunity to assist a student commencing their nursing degree.
Scholarship offer rounds Round 1: To be considered for these Round 1 scholarship offers you will need to submit your application and all supporting documentation by 9 January 2023 at 5pm.
We will be aiming for full allocation at this round.
Re-offer Round: To be considered for any remaining scholarships, not taken up in previous offer rounds, you will need to submit your application and all supporting documentation by 2 February 2023 at 5pm.
All scholarships will be offered within six weeks of the Re-offer round closing date.
Benefits
This scholarship offers cash payments up to $5000 per year for three years
The total maximum value of this scholarship is $15,000.
Prospective candidates should ensure they meet all criteria before submitting their application.
To be eligible you must be:
- an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- commencing and enrolled full time in Trimester 1 2023 at Deakin University in one of the following courses within the School of Nursing and Midwifery:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership)
- Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion
Preference will be given to a student studying at the Geelong Waterfront or Burwood campus who is able to demonstrate participation in and commitment to supporting the community and volunteer activities.
Special 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 meeting with the donor
- maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50 for the duration of the scholarship.