Scholarships

Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery scholarships are in the main, based on merit. All students will be eligible for consideration, and your academic results will be accessed at the beginning of Semester 1 each year, to determine the successful scholarship recipients.

This year the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery has awarded over $30,000.00 in scholarships to students and we continue to explore opportunities for joint scholarships with industry partners and the University of Sydney.

Scholarships *NOW OPEN*

Women's Plans Foundation Award
Closing date: 20 November 2009

The Women’s Plans Foundation Award is to the value of $1000.00 for a student with a demonstrated interest in global health. Preference will be given to students of reproductive health who have an understanding of the role of family planning in women’s development in developing countries.

For further details and to apply for this award please complete the application form.

Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery PhD Scholarship
Closing date: 20 November 2009

A full-time postgraduate scholarship is available in the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery for a suitably qualified candidate to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in infection control/emerging infectious diseases. Extensive clinical experience and research within this area is highly desirable.

Please visit the Reseach Office for further information.


Advanced Learning Masters Program Financial Aid Scholarship
Closing date: 30 November 2009

One scholarship to the value of $5000.00 for a 1st year advanced learning masters program student who is experiencing financial difficulty and whose academic work may suffer as a result.
Applications are to be made through The Universities Admission Centre (UAC) If there are any questions, please contact (02) 9351 0677.

Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships Awarded in 2009

PRE-REGISTRATION (local and international)

Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Merit Scholarship
Three scholarships to the value of $5000.00 each for students enrolled in the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) who have completed 36 credit points in the degree and have a minimum AAM of 75%.

Combined Degree Merit Scholarship
Two scholarships to the value of $5000.00 each for students enrolled in a combined degree who have completed a minimum of 48 credit points with at least 24 credit points in units prescribed for the Master of Nursing. Students must have a minimum AAM of 75%.

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) Merit Scholarship
One scholarship to the value $5000.00 based on the student’s undergraduate nursing degree results with a minimum WAM of 80%.


INTERNATIONAL

Faculty International Merit Scholarship
One scholarship to the value of $5000.00 for an international student who has completed at least one year of their studies. This scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the University of Sydney’s International Office.


FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP

Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Financial Aid Scholarship
Five scholarships to the value of $1000.00 each for 1st year Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) students who are experiencing financial difficulty which impact on their studies.


CONFERENCE BURSARY

One bursary up to the value of $2500.00 to attend and/or present at a conference for a student currently enrolled at the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery with a minimum AAM of 65%.

University Scholarships

The University of Sydney offers a large number of scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students, to Indigenous Australians and international students. For the most up to date information, please visit the Scholarships and Prizes Office

External Scholarships

• The Universities Admission Centre (UAC) offers a number of equity scholarships including the University of Sydney Access Scholarship and the Walter and Eliza Hall Scholarship in Nursing. Applications for 2010 now open.
  Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) offer a wide variety of scholarships, funded both independently and by the Australian Government.
• myfuture.edu.au. is a joint initiative of Australian, state and territory governments offering a career information service, including great scholarship opportunities.
• The Constitution Education Fund Australia (CEFA) is proud to present the prestigious Undergraduate Governor-General’s Essay Competition awarding up to $33,000.00 is cash prizes. The competition is open to students of any faculty who are enrolled in undergraduate studies at an Australian University for all or part of 2009.