About this scholarship

Established in 2022 by Health Professional Bank, a subsidiary of Teachers Mutual Bank Limited (TMBL), 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.

Like ACU, TMBL is values based with a strong focus on ethical, responsible and sustainable practices, as a result TMBL has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies eight years in a row.

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, 2023 OR prior.
  
• Citizenship: domestic 
• Field of study: Nursing 
• Course level: Masters by Coursework, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma
  
• Enrolled in Semester 1, 2024

Application process

Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:

• A written statement of approximately 300 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.

Selection criteria

Applications are assessed on the strength of the following criteria:

• Written statement
• Demonstrated commitment to education

Selection process

Applicants 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 credit points in which they were enrolled in the previous study period
• Enrolment in the same course under which the scholarship was received