Training and education for nurses and midwives

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:

• Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Be continuously employed by NT Health for two years or more in a nursing or midwifery position greater than 0.5 FTE
• Have their manager’s support for undertaking the course of study.
• Have successfully completed at least 25% (or equivalent) of the course of study
• Be currently enrolled in one or more units/subjects.

To apply for a scholarship please follow these steps:

Step 1: Download and read the Business Rules and Frequently Asked Questions.

Step 2: Have the following documents in PDF format, ready to submit with your application:

All applicants:

• Confirmation of Enrolment
• Statement of Results/Academic Transcript
• Manager Declaration of Support
• Statutory Declaration 1 or Statutory Declaration 2, giving details of funding you have received from other sources.

Postgraduate applicants only:

• Statement of Relevance: 500 word statement explaining how your study is relevant to your role and to your work unit/health service needs, that is endorsed by your manager.

Step 3: Complete and submit your online application

Important notes:

• Failure to provide the necessary documents in PDF format by the closing date will deem the application ineligible.
• Documents submitted in any format other than PDF (eg. MS Word or photographs/pictures) will not be accepted and may result in the application being deemed ineligible.
• All applications and supporting documents must be submitted online before the closing date.
• Applications that are mailed, emailed or faxed will not be accepted.
• See Business Rules and Frequently Asked Questions for further information on the application process.

Scholarships will consist of a single payment to successful applicants, dependent on the academic qualification. The 2020 scholarship amounts are detailed in the following table:

*Tuition fees only, excludes student services and amenities fees.

The 2020 Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships Business Rules ensure the provision and allocation of the scholarship funds is an accountable and transparent process.