Scholarships and cadetships

Get a $3,000 scholarship to complete the Allied Health Assistant qualification and use funds for associated training fees, technology, travel, accommodation or childcare. 

Allied health assistants are crucial in providing care in our communities and if you're thinking that a career in health could be for you, becoming an Allied Health Assistant in rural NSW is a great choice.

Get up to $10,000 for NSW students from a rural background undertaking entry level studies in Allied Health (leading to a degree that qualifies the student to practice). 

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$10,000 is available for NSW Aboriginal Allied Health students with a rural background who demonstrate an interest in a rural career. 

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NSW Rural Allied Health Clinical Placement grants of up to $750 per semester are available.

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A 2 year new graduate program designed to provide a positive transition to professional practice with a specialised program including workplace learning and clinical and professional skill development.

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For new graduates or less than 3 years’ experience can apply for $12,000 to complete the Level 1 Allied Health Rural Generalist Program. Funds can be used for course fees, or technology.

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Allied Health Professionals with more than 2 years’ experience can apply for $35,000 to complete the Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice (level 2). Funds can be used for course fees, or technology.

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Apply for $10,000 towards educational expenses directly associated with postgraduate study.  

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This Cadetship Program provides support and assistance to people studying Diploma of Nursing course to become an Enrolled Nurse. 

Benefits include:

• a study allowance of $600 per fortnight while studying full time, for 40 weeks over your course
• 12 weeks paid employment in one of our health services
• support from a mentor, cadet coordinator and additional clinical training and support
• the possibility of ongoing employment when you successfully complete your studies.
   

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26 – affirmative action will be applied to employment of eligible Aboriginal persons. For more information, visit Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014.

How to apply

Applications will include:

• your contact details
• why you want to be a nurse and how this cadetship will assist you with your studies and future employment in our District in 500 words or less
• your resume
• evidence of full-time enrolment in a Diploma of Nursing course
• proof of Aboriginality (if applicable).

To find out more about how to apply, contact the ​Manager, Graduate Programs and Traineeships - Jackie Corliss: jackie.corliss@health.nsw.gov.au

Diploma of nursing students travel incentive of $5,000 and use the funds for associated travel and accommodation costs if RTO more than 150km from home.

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Recipients receive a scholarship of approximately $5,000 after completion of their Diploma in Nursing studies and 12 months working in a NSW Health facility.

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Download the NSW Health Enrolled Nurse Scholarships 2023 (PDF 609.86KB) applicant information package before applying.

We offer dedicated positions to assist new graduate Enrolled Nurses to transition to professional clinical practice. The transition from new graduate to competent nurse can take 12 months or more, our goal is to provide training and support throughout this crucial year.

The transitional year provides role models and a supportive environment in which newly graduated Enrolled Nurses:

• develop clinical competence with a consistent approach for improved health outcomes of those living and working in rural areas
• exhibit professional practice behaviours
• experience job satisfaction
• establish connections with our district and our communities.

EN Transition to Practice program includes:

• 2 weeks paid study leave to attend orientation
• 5 days paid study leave to attend scheduled education sessions throughout the year
• support from a mentor/practitioner, EN transition to practice coordinator and additional clinical support
• completion of portfolio of practice (competencies)
• individualised learning support plans
• opportunity to work in specialist clinical areas including aged care, maternity
• regular debriefing sessions.

How to apply

Applications will include:

• your contact details
• why you want to be a nurse and how this program will assist you with your studies and future employment in our District in 500 words or less
• your resume
• AHPRA Registration.

To find out more about how to apply, contact the ​Manager, Graduate Programs and Traineeships - Jackie Corliss: jackie.corliss@health.nsw.gov.au.

We are committed to providing opportunities for ENs wishing to further their nursing careers whilst remaining close to their families and local community. This program aims to ensure ENs are supported to achieve their registration as a Registered Nurse while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

EN to RN Conversion scholarships include:

• Paid study leave for 2.5 days per subject, each semester for residential schools, examinations and clinical placements. Maximum study leave is 10 days per year.  Permanent part-time employees receive leave on a pro-rata basis.
• $1000 accommodation and travel subsidy to attend clinical placement if over 100km from usual home address or workplace, paid upon successful completion of clinical placement.

How to apply

• Your application must be approved prior to you starting study.
• Download and complete an EN to RN scholarship application form (PDF 293.67KB) and submit to your Director of Nursing (DON) or Health Service Manager (HSM) together with supporting documents including copies of your university offer, course outline, proposed enrolment or progression.
• Once your application is approved, please contact the ​Manager, Graduate Programs and Traineeships - Jackie Corliss: jackie.corliss@health.nsw.gov.au

Travel & Accommodation Subsidy ($1000)

• Download and complete an Application for Accommodation and Travel subsidy form (PDF 312.24KB) together with evidence of the distance to your placement/residential school from your home/work, and submit to your DON/HSM. 
• Once approved, please contact the Manager, Graduate Programs and Traineeships - Jackie Corliss: jackie.corliss@health.nsw.gov.au
• Once placement is completed, you will be asked to submit your academic transcript demonstrating successful completion of the placement.

Up to $15,000 per year is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who hold a Diploma of Nursing qualification and are undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing.

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$1000 per subject are available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery. 

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Includes a study allowance of $600 per fortnight while studying for 40 weeks, $500 per semester support allowance, 12 weeks paid employment in a local public hospital and support from an Aboriginal mentor, cadet coordinator and additional clinical support.

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Available to Registered Nursing and Midwifery undergraduates who live within Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) in any year of study – apply at any time and stage of your study, applications are always open.

RUGS scholarships include:

• establishing a partnership between you and one WNSWLHD facility close to your home, for the duration of the scholarship
• employment as an Assistant in Nursing or Assistant in Midwifery for 12 weeks per year, either during university breaks, or as mutually agreed
• support of an experienced practitioner for the duration of the scholarship
• on completion of studies and registration with the NMBA, a GradStart position at your paired rural/remote hospital
• on completion of the GradStart year, permanent employment, full or part-time within a  rural or remote facility within WNSWLHD, subject to satisfactory performance
• once in permanent employment at a rural/remote facility, you will receive $5000 at the end of each year served as a contribution to your HECS-Help Loan, for maximum of three years, to a total value of $15,000.

How to apply

Applications will include:

• evidence of commencement or continuation a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery course
• evidence of rights to work in Australia and that you are currently living in, or your home is in a rural location within WNSWLHD
• a commitment to practice as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife, in a rural or remote area of WNSWLHD, once studies have been completed.

To find out more about how to apply, contact the ​Manager, Graduate Programs and Traineeships - Jackie Corliss: jackie.corliss@health.nsw.gov.au.

Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available for people from rural NSW who are undertaking first year studies of a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery degree in 2023.

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Grants of up to $1,000 are available for clinical placements in a NSW public health facility.

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Dedicated positions are available to assist new graduate Registered Nurses to transition to professional clinical practice as part of the Western NSW GradStart program.

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New graduate nurses and midwives could receive $1,000 for moving expenses to relocate to a regional area.  

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Apply for funding to complete one degree qualification within the Applied Mental Health Studies (AMHS) course Adult Mental Health Specialisation.

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Receive the cost of study through the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) as well as funded hours to study. Applicants must already be working in this area.

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Receive 75% of the cost of study of the single unit through Health Education and Training Institute (HETI). 

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Available in the following categories: clinical studies, education, management, or postgraduate study leading to registration as a midwife. 

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Scholarships of up to $8,000 to registered nurses who are doing the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) AMHS course. 

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This scholarship covers course fees for graduate certificates and Master programs in Rural and Remote Nursing, Clinical Education, Leadership and Management and Aged Care.   

Find out more and learn how to apply by emailing Jackie Corliss: jackie.corliss@health.nsw.gov.au.