Scholarship details
Study levels
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Student type
Current students
Study area
Health
Eligibility criteria
Indigenous Australian
Application dates
- Applications close
- 26 November 2023
What you'll receive
The Garawa Nursing Scholarships provides Indigenous nursing students $5,000, to be used towards travel, accommodation and some living expenses whilst on placement. The flights and accommodation will be arranged internally by the School of Nursing. The payment amount and schedule for the living expenses will be negotiated with the successful applicants.
Eligibility
You must:
- identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- be commencing either your third-year of a Bachelor of Nursing or final year of the Master of Nursing – Entry to Practice degree at QUT in Semester 1 2024. If you are an undergraduate student, this includes being on track to enrol for NSB334 in Semester 1 2024. For master's students, you must be on track to enrol for NSN904 in Semester 1, 2024
- be open and willing to undertake a primary health care placement in a rural or remote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island community in the Northern Territory, where there is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander facilitator and/or preceptor.
How to apply
Applications for the 2024 Garawa Nursing Scholarships have now closed. Applications will reopen in mid-2024 for the 2025 Scholarship program.
You are required to complete the application form, and provide a written submission of up to 1,000 words total, covering the following areas in your own words:
- give examples of your academic ability and potential to succeed at university (25%)
- describe your personal attributes that help you to succeed at university (e.g., community engagement, career aspirations, interests, drive, ability to overcome adversity) (25%)
- describe how you deal with situations in your nursing that might be unfamiliar or different to what you are used to (25%)
- how will the Garawa Nursing Scholarship assist you in achieving your current and future career goals (25%)?
Other documents to attach to your application:
- academic transcript if a continuing QUT student (please attach a copy of your academic record from QUT Virtual)
- certified copy of documentation supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage (if not already provided to the Oodgeroo Unit, QUT)
- a current curriculum vitae
- two referee reports that recommend you as likely to succeed in your studies and the contribution you make or could make in your community.
Complete your online application
Need support with your application?
The Oodgeroo unit provides support to students for scholarship applications. For support with your application please contact: information.oodgeroo@qut.edu.au
What happens next?
It is anticipated that applicants shortlisted will be interviewed in the first week of December 2023 for the 2024 program.
Once the selection process is complete, you will be notified in writing of the outcome of your application. The successful applicant may be notified of the outcome of their application by telephone or email prior to receiving the formal written notification.
If successful, you will be invited to attend the annual Faculty of Health Student Awards Ceremony, to be held in 2024.
Withdrawal and termination of Scholarship
Withdrawal by recipient: Scholarship recipients who withdraw from their study program after receiving payment of scholarship benefits may be required to repay some or all of the scholarship funds received.
Termination of scholarship by QUT: QUT may terminate a scholarship if a recipient does not satisfactorily meet the scholarship conditions.
Conditions
You will need to:
- maintain a grade point average of at least 4
- maintain an enrolment of at least 36 credit points for both Semester 1 and 2, 2024.
Information about taxation on scholarships is also available from the ATO website
Terms and conditions for Garawa Nursing Scholarship (PDF file; 221.8 KB)