Forrester Family Nursing and Teaching Practical Placement Bursary

Application dates

Applications open

2 February 2026

Applications close

22 March 2026

What you'll receive

You'll receive a bursary of either $250, $500 or $750, to be determined based on the length of your work integrated learning (WIL) placement.

Eligibility

How to apply

To be considered for this bursary, you must complete and submit the 2026 Forrester Family Nursing and Teaching Practical Placement Bursary application form online by Sunday 22 March, 2026.

Your application should also include the following attachments:

• a copy of your current QUT academic transcript
• a written submission (150–300 words per question) addressing the following question: 'How will this bursary assist you whilst undertaking your WIL placement?'

Complete the application form

What happens next?

Your application will be assessed by representatives from the Oodgeroo Unit, based on the information provided in your application form and written submission.

Successful applicants will be notified by email.

Conditions

Terms and conditions for Forrester Family Nursing and Teaching Practical Placement Bursary (PDF file; 173.9 KB)

About the bursary

The Forrester Family Nursing and Teaching Practical Placement Bursary is a joint initiative between the Oodgeroo Unit, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and the Forrester Family.

The bursary is available to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders students with some of the costs associated with completing a work integrated learning (WIL) placement in nursing or teaching.