About this scholarship
Established in 2000 by St John of God Health Care (Ballarat) to celebrate the contribution of Sister Assumption Neary who, in various roles, has provided health care in the Ballarat community since 1959. This scholarship supports Nursing students in Ballarat who are in need of financial support.
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- The scholarship is valued at $4,000, to be paid in one lump sum.
- There is one scholarship available.
On successfully completing their degree, the recipient will be given the opportunity to complete their graduate year at St John of God Ballarat Hospital. Acceptance into the graduate year at St John of God Ballarat Hospital is contingent on a successful interview outcome.
Student type
Future or Commencing Students
Eligibility
Applications are open to those who meet all of the following criteria:
- Commencing in Semester 1, 2024
- Faculty: Health Sciences
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing (including double degrees)
- Campus: Ballarat
- Financial need or other disadvantage
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement of approximately 200 words outlining:
- Why you have chosen to undertake this degree.
- The challenges you have overcome, or may face in undertaking your study due to financial circumstances or other disadvantages. Types of disadvantage may include, but are not limited to:
- Financial
- Medical
- Reside 50km or more from the Ballarat campus.
- Provide evidence of the disadvantages as outlined in your written statement. Types of evidence may include, but are not limited to:
- Concession or Health Care Card
- The most recent 60 days of bank transactions AND pay slips from the last 6 weeks
- Letter from a medical professional
- Statutory declaration
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Financial need or other disadvantage
Selection process
Applications will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office and a recipient selected by a panel comprising the donor Mission and Nursing representatives and a representative of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Ballarat Campus.
Other
- Recipients will be requested to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them. The letter should be submitted to the Scholarships Office no later than 1 October in the year that the scholarship is awarded.
- On completion of their Nursing degree, recipients will be invited to attend an interview for the opportunity to complete their graduate year at the St John of God Ballarat Hospital.
Sister Assumption Neary Scholarship
About this scholarship
Established in 2000 by St John of God Health Care (Ballarat) to celebrate the contribution of Sister Assumption Neary who, in various roles, has provided health care in the Ballarat community since 1959. This scholarship supports Nursing students in Ballarat who are in need of financial support.
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- The scholarship is valued at $4,000, to be paid in one lump sum.
- There is one scholarship available.
On successfully completing their degree, the recipient will be given the opportunity to complete their graduate year at St John of God Ballarat Hospital. Acceptance into the graduate year at St John of God Ballarat Hospital is contingent on a successful interview outcome.
Student type
Future or Commencing Students
Eligibility
Applications are open to those who meet all of the following criteria:
- Commencing in Semester 1, 2024
- Faculty: Health Sciences
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing (including double degrees)
- Campus: Ballarat
- Financial need or other disadvantage
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement of approximately 200 words outlining:
- Why you have chosen to undertake this degree.
- The challenges you have overcome, or may face in undertaking your study due to financial circumstances or other disadvantages. Types of disadvantage may include, but are not limited to:
- Financial
- Medical
- Reside 50km or more from the Ballarat campus.
- Provide evidence of the disadvantages as outlined in your written statement. Types of evidence may include, but are not limited to:
- Concession or Health Care Card
- The most recent 60 days of bank transactions AND pay slips from the last 6 weeks
- Letter from a medical professional
- Statutory declaration
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Financial need or other disadvantage
Selection process
Applications will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office and a recipient selected by a panel comprising the donor Mission and Nursing representatives and a representative of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Ballarat Campus.
Other
- Recipients will be requested to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them. The letter should be submitted to the Scholarships Office no later than 1 October in the year that the scholarship is awarded.
- On completion of their Nursing degree, recipients will be invited to attend an interview for the opportunity to complete their graduate year at the St John of God Ballarat Hospital.