How to Apply

Prospective students who have not yet applied to Murdoch University - please complete this application form and email your supporting documentation to scholarships@murdoch.edu.au. Please include your name and the scholarship you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

Prospective students who have applied to Murdoch University, or current students with a Murdoch University Student ID number - Please complete this application form and upload your supporting documentation to your application form.

Further information about the documentation requirements can be found under the required document headings below

Required Documents

• completed application form
• a personal statement of no more than 300 words: please include the personal and/or financial hardship you are facing, the impact that is having on you and how the scholarship will assist you to be successful in your studies.
• evidence of financial hardship (e.g. Tax Notice of Assessment or Centrelink Income Statement)
• written reference to highlight your passion and interest for aged care

Please note: You will need to demonstrate in your references or personal statement that you have a passion and interest in aged care

Payment Method

Payments will be made directly into recipient's nominated bank account in the following instalments:

Bachelor of Nursing:

• $2,500 in the semester you are awarded
• $2,500 in the consecutive second semester

Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare:

• $2,500 in the semester you are awarded
• $2,500 on successful completion of your course

Scholarship payment processing commences from week 7 of each respective semester.

Note: While we endeavour to process and pay all scholarship student payments within week 7 and/or 8 of the respective semester, in some unforeseen circumstances your payment may arrive in your bank account later than week 8.

All payments are subject to your acceptance and ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions of the award.