| Applications open | Monday 20 July 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 16 August 2026 |
| Total value | $2,500 |
| Duration | Once off |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, New Zealand Citizen |
| What best describes me | Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Nursing |
| College | College of Health |
| Type of scholarship | Regional, rural, remote, High achiever/academic |
The Country and Outback Health Whyalla Nursing Grant will be awarded to a third-year nursing student studying at Adelaide University's Whyalla campus.
Value: $2,500
Paid in one instalment as follows:
– $2,500 paid upon commencement of their clinical placement block (Feb- March)
For more information, contact:
Student Assist
StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Or
Heidi Freeman
Heidi.Freeman@adelaide.edu.au
Eligibility
To be eligible for this grant‚ applicants must:
- Be an Australian Citizen‚ Permanent Resident of Australia, Holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa or a New Zealand Citizen.
- Be enrolled full-time or part-time in their second year of the Bachelor of Nursing - Whyalla (BNURS).
- Undertaking third year placement in Semester 1 the following year
- Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above.
- Have an interest in Community Oriented Primary Health Care Nursing in regional areas.
- Provide a personal written statement (max 500 words) addressing the points listed below.
- Attend an interview if requested by the selection panel (either in-person or online).
Selection criteria
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
- Reasons for studying their nursing program.
- Future career goals and personal aspirations.
- Academic achievements.
- Previous and current work experience‚ community involvement and/or extracurricular activities.
- Interest in Community Oriented Primary Health Care Nursing in regional areas.
Students may be in receipt of other non-industry scholarships or grants administered by Adelaide University.
To receive the grant applicants must demonstrate a passion for their Adelaide University nursing program and have career goals aligned to the industry in which Country and Outback Health operates.
How to apply
Online via mySchoarships
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