About this scholarship
Established in 2022 by Health Professional Bank, a division of Teachers Mutual Bank Limited, this scholarship provides financial support to nurses wanting to pursue further qualifications in their chosen field. They may also need assistance in overcoming barriers to further studies.
Health Professionals Bank is values based with a strong focus on ethical, responsible and sustainable practices. and are a Certified B Corporation (B Corp) bank.
B Corp Certification is achieved by meeting high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- This scholarship is valued at $5,000, to be paid in instalments of $2,500 over two semesters.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Current Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria as of the application close date:
- Commenced current course in Semester 2, 2024 OR prior.
- Citizenship: domestic
- Field of study: Nursing
- Course level: Masters by Coursework, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma
- Enrolled in Semester 1, 2025
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 250 words outlining:
- Why you have chosen to pursue a career in nursing,
- Any barriers you have overcome in accessing higher education,
- How this scholarship will assist you.
*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Demonstrated commitment to education
Selection process
Recipients will be selected by the Scholarships Office.
Ongoing requirements
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
- Minimum Pass grade for at least two-thirds of enrolled credit points
- Enrolment in the same course under which the scholarship was received
Other
Recipients will be requested to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them. The Statement should be submitted to the ACU Scholarships Office no later than 1 October in the year the scholarship is awarded.
Health Professionals Bank Nursing Scholarship
About this scholarship
Established in 2022 by Health Professional Bank, a division of Teachers Mutual Bank Limited, this scholarship provides financial support to nurses wanting to pursue further qualifications in their chosen field. They may also need assistance in overcoming barriers to further studies.
Health Professionals Bank is values based with a strong focus on ethical, responsible and sustainable practices. and are a Certified B Corporation (B Corp) bank.
B Corp Certification is achieved by meeting high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- This scholarship is valued at $5,000, to be paid in instalments of $2,500 over two semesters.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Current Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria as of the application close date:
- Commenced current course in Semester 2, 2024 OR prior.
- Citizenship: domestic
- Field of study: Nursing
- Course level: Masters by Coursework, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma
- Enrolled in Semester 1, 2025
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 250 words outlining:
- Why you have chosen to pursue a career in nursing,
- Any barriers you have overcome in accessing higher education,
- How this scholarship will assist you.
*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Demonstrated commitment to education
Selection process
Recipients will be selected by the Scholarships Office.
Ongoing requirements
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to maintain the following each semester for the duration of the scholarship:
- Minimum Pass grade for at least two-thirds of enrolled credit points
- Enrolment in the same course under which the scholarship was received
Other
Recipients will be requested to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them. The Statement should be submitted to the ACU Scholarships Office no later than 1 October in the year the scholarship is awarded.