Financial Assistance

Financial assistance via scholarship is available to support St Vincent’s nurses pursuing Graduate Certificate and Diploma nursing courses and Masters level that will lead to endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner to apply for. 

For information about Mental Health Postgraduate scholarships, please refer to the guidelines in the heading under Mental Health or contact the stream educator.

See below options for financial assistance during postgraduate study. If you are completing your postgraduate studies in a part time mode you can apply for financial support in the year of completion.

 

Scholarships 2024 - Internal 

There are 3 types of scholarships available to St Vincent’s staff undertaking Postgraduate study in 2024.

  •  St Vincent's Nursing Alumni - Applications closed
  •  Bank First Nursing Scholarships - Applications closed
  •  Department of Health Scholarships - Now closed
  • Department of Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Scholarships 2024/2025 - Apply now 

St Vincent's Nursing Alumni Scholarship - Applications closed

About the Alumni: Established in 1923 by Ida O’Dwyer, the St Vincent’s Nursing Alumni provides support and fosters connections among both current and past nurses who have contributed to St Vincent’s over the decades. This scholarship aims to honour this tradition by supporting and connecting our nursing staff.

Value: $1,500 each
Number of Scholarships: 5
Eligibility: Open to current nursing staff enrolled in Postgraduate studies (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Master’s level) in 2024.

Bank First Nursing Scholarships

About Bank First: Founded in 1972 by a group of educators, Bank First is dedicated to supporting community-focused professionals. They continue to uphold values of care and compassion, with a mission to financially empower educators and healthcare professionals.

Value: $3,000 each
Number of Scholarships: 5
Eligibility: Open to current nursing staff enrolled in Postgraduate Nursing studies (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Master’s level) in 2024.

Application Requirements:
You must have commenced Postgraduate Nursing studies in 2024.
You must not have received an Alumni, Bank First, or Department of Health scholarship in 2023 or 2024.
You must agree to work at St Vincent’s in the area of your Postgraduate study for 12 months beyond the completion of your studies.

Application Process:
To apply for these scholarships, please complete the application form available here.

Applications are open now and will close on Friday 16th August, 2024.

Submit your completed application form to the Education and Learning team via email: SVHM.Education.reception@svha.org.au, with the subject line: Attention Postgraduate Coordinator.

For any further information or queries, please contact the Education and Learning team at the same email address. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and contribute to our community. Apply today!

Department of Health Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate scholarship program 2024-2025 - Apply Now

To apply for these scholarships, please complete the application form available here.

Applications are open now and will close on Friday 13th September 2024.


The Aboriginal Postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program is for registered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives, who are seeking to or currently undertaking a postgraduate nursing or midwifery qualification and are currently employed within a Victorian public health service. The Aboriginal postgraduate nursing and midwifery scholarship program aligns with Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Agreement and Action plan.

  • Scholarship funding will support one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
  • It is anticipated that applicants will be commencing their studies in the 2024 or 2025 academic year.


Submit your completed application form to the Education and Learning team via email: 
SVHM.Education.reception@svha.org.au, with the subject line: Attention Postgraduate Coordinator.

For any further information or queries, please contact the Education and Learning team at the same email address. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and contribute to our community. Apply today!

Department of Health Scholarships - Now Closed

In 2024 Scholarships were also available to all nursing staff undertaking Postgraduate study at Graduate Certificate / Diploma and Masters level to apply for. Priority areas per the Department of Health included, Intensive Care, Emergency, Aged Care and Cancer streams. All other individuals that met the Departments eligibility criteria as per the guidelines could also apply. 

Scholarships 2024 - External 

Scholarships are available to St Vincent’s staff undertaking Postgraduate study in 2024 from external parties. These include ANMF, Australian College of Nursing, Universities.

Feel free to source external scholarships that you are eligible to apply for.

Masters in Nursing / Nurse Practitioner Scholarship

Department of Health - Scholarships will be offered to candidates undertaking Postgraduate study at Masters of Nursing level that will lead to endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.

To apply contact Nurse Workforce Unit Nurseworkforceunit@svhm.org.au with the subject line: Attention: Le Truong. 

 


Financial assistance is available from other external agencies: