Live Chat

Live Chat

Want advice about your study, your wellbeing or getting the most out of university?

Coolibah Care Scholarship Program

The Coolibah Care Scholarship was established in 2007 to provide financial support for students studying nursing who live in the Peel region. The Scholarships are available for award to students in personal and/or financial hardship who are either studying the Bachelor of Nursing or the Graduate Certificate of Gerontological Care at Murdoch University.

Students will need to demonstrate that they have a passion and interest in aged care.

Provider:
Coolibah Care
No. of Scholarships:
1
Duration of Award:
1 year
Level of study:
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
Semester Availability:
  • Semester 1
Study Area:
  • Nursing

Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

  • be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • live in the Peel region
  • be enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing or the Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare at the time of application
  • be experiencing personal and/or financial hardship
  • demonstrate in your references or personal statement that you have a passion and interest in aged care

How to Apply

Complete the online application form and attach the required documents by the closing date.

Required Documents

This scholarship requires you to provide the following 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)
  • supporting documentation such as academic transcript and reference

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 your nominated bank account in the following instalments:

    Bachelor of Nursing:

    • $2,500 in week 7 or 8 of the semester you are awarded
    • $2,500 in week 7 or 8 of the consecutive second semester

    Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Healthcare:

    • $2,500 in week 7 or 8 of the semester you are awarded
    • $2,500 on successful completion of your course

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