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Overview
Scholarship type
Need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
AUD $4,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Established in 2000 by St John of God Health Care (Ballarat) to celebrate the contribution of Sister Assumption Neary who, in various roles, has provided health care in the Ballarat community since 1959. This scholarship supports Nursing students in Ballarat who are in need of financial support.
Benefits
The scholarship is valued at $4,000, to be paid in one lump sum.
There is one scholarship available.
Recipients are also eligible to receive discounted accommodation (subject to availability).
Eligibility
- Commencing in Semester 1.
- Faculty: Health Sciences.
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing (including double degrees).
- Campus: Ballarat.
- Financial need or other disadvantage.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Nursing
Locations
Australia
Nationality
226 nationalities
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Mar 2027
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
A written statement of approximately 200 words outlining:
Why you have chosen to undertake this degree.
The challenges you have overcome, or may face in undertaking your study due to financial circumstances or other disadvantages. Types of disadvantage may include, but are not limited to:
Financial;
Medical;
Reside 50km or more from the Ballarat campus.
Provide evidence of the disadvantages as outlined in your written statement. Types of evidence may include, but are not limited to:
Concession or Health Care Card;
The most recent 60 days of bank; transactions AND pay slips from the last 6 weeks;
Letter from a medical professional;
Statutory declaration.