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Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships Program

Training and upskilling the next generation of registered nurses and midwives.

Applications to the Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships Program have now closed.

The information provided below is for reference only.

The Undergraduate (entry-to-practice) Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships Program aims to train and upskill the next generation of registered nurses and midwives through scholarships that will help reduce financial disincentives associated with undertaking an undergraduate (entry-to-practice) nursing or midwifery degree, including the costs of clinical placements.

Funding is provided by the Department of Health and delivered in partnership with the Department of Government Services.

Key information for Round 3 (final round applications now closed)

  • Round 3 program applications opened: 24 July, 2024 at 11am
  • Round 3 program applications closed: 11 September, 2024 at 4pm
  • Notification of Round 3 application outcome and first payment to successful applicants: December 2024

Payment amount: $3000 each year of eligible study (up to 3 years)

Round 3 Funding Guidelines

Scholarships

Scholarships for eligible recipients included:

  1. Up to $9,000 towards course costs over a maximum of 3 years. This includes $3,000 per annum in line with a 3-year bachelor’s degree.
  2. An additional $7,500 if committed to employment at a Victorian public health service for at least 2 years. An average of 0.6 FTE or equivalent pro rata is required.

The total maximum scholarship value is $16,500.

Scholarships will be administered annually.

Key dates

University component round 1: 2023 intake

Applications open: 26 April to 24 May 2023 (now closed)

First payment$3,000December 2023
Second payment$3,000December 2024
Third payment*$3,000December 2025

University component round 2: 2023 intake

Applications open: 4 October to 1 November 2023 (now closed)

First payment$3,000March 2024
Second payment$3,000December 2024
Third payment*$3,000December 2025

University component round 3 (final round): 2024 intake

Applications open: 24 July 2024 to 11 September 2024 (now closed)

First payment$3,000December 2024
Second payment$3,000December 2025
Third payment*$3,000December 2026

Health Service Component Payment

One payment only$7,500From December 2026

*Note the third-year scholarship payment only applies to students undertaking a 3-year full time course

Cross border communities

Your eligible course must be at an approved education provider located in Victoria or in one of the eligible border communities.

Next steps

Please read the Funding Guidelines for details and the Frequently asked questions (FAQs) which aimed to assist prospective applicants with interpreting the guidelines.

Email: nams@grants.vic.gov.au with any questions.

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