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A range of scholarships are available for nurses and midwives working in Tasmania.
The Tasmanian Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships help fund post registration education, training, and professional development that enables nurses and midwives to build their clinical expertise in their chosen area. They also help to attract and retain valued nurses and midwives in Tasmania.
Applications for the 2024 Scholarship round are now open and close at 11:59 pm on 24 March.
About the Scholarships
The Tasmanian Department of Health, through the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, offers financial assistance to Tasmanian nurses and midwives undertaking post registration study.
The Department of Health values excellence in nursing and midwifery practice. Competent and educated nurses and midwives who value lifelong learning, are key to providing safe and high quality care to the Tasmanian community.
Focus areas for 2024 are:
Enrolled Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing Pathway), or
- Professional College or Association Courses
Midwifery
- Accredited post registration course leading to initial registration as a midwife (e.g. Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, Bachelor of Midwifery)
- Midwives enrolled in other post registration qualifications (e.g. Master of Midwifery)
Rural and Remote
- Nurses and midwives working in rural towns or remote communities (MM 3 to MM 7) undertaking post registration courses, or Professional College or Association Courses
Training and Assessment
- Certificate IV Training & Assessment
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Clinical Nursing and Teaching Stream – Specialisation) (H5F) (UTAS)
Applications from other specialties will be considered.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Guidelines
Before applying, please read the Scholarship Guidelines. This is important to ensure you understand the eligibility criteria, funding, and terms and conditions.
Applicant eligibility criteria:
- holds Australian citizenship or permanent residency
- holds current registration as a nurse and/or midwife with the NMBA
- provides evidence of working as a nurse and/or midwife in Tasmania for 12 months or more
- enrolled in an accredited higher education provider, vocational education and training, or professional college/association course between 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024
- provides Official Confirmation of Enrolment, Financial Statement or Tax Invoice (with Tuition Fees), and a Validation Statement
- applies using the online application portal by the closing date
- accepts the scholarship Terms and Conditions in a signed agreement
Scholarships are not provided for:
- applicants who have received, or intend to receive, funding from another scholarship source
- courses fully funded through partnership agreements with the University of Tasmania
- conferences
- professional national or international study tours
- research projects
- Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF)
- time away from work to study
- travel costs
Applications may be excluded:
- if they are not submitted using the online application portal
- if they are incomplete or missing documents
- if they do not meet the eligibility criteria
- if they are submitted after the closing date
Scholarships payments are a contribution towards the cost of completing study.
Important factors for eligible applicants:
- Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF) are not reimbursed.
- Tuition fees for post registration studies are reimbursed up to a nominated capped amount as per Table 1: Tasmanian Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship: Funding Scale. If tuition fees (excluding SSAF) are less than the total capped amount, then the lesser amount will be paid.
- The study load determines the scholarship value and part time study will receive a pro rata scholarship payment (up to a nominated capped amount).
- Applicants studying courses included in partnership agreements with the University of Tasmania, will be reimbursed up to the Health Partners Price (tuition fees are significantly subsidised through the partnership agreement and students are encouraged to apply. Further information is available via Tasmanian Health | University of Tasmania (utas.edu.au).
- Applicants previously awarded a Tasmanian Nursing and Midwifery scholarship may be eligible for funding up to the maximum capped payment per program of study (eg. the difference between the amount already received and the maximum capped payment per program of study).
- Each application will be assessed against the eligibility criteria and weighted according to the 2024 workforce focus areas.
- If the number of applications exceeds funding availability, scholarships will be awarded according to the weighting criteria until available funds are expended. Further information is available in Table 2: Eligibility and Weighting Criteria section.
- The funding cycle is for 2024 calendar year. Applicants seeking ongoing funding are encouraged to apply for future rounds.
Table 1: Tasmanian Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships: Funding Scale
Successful applicants will receive a single payment per scholarship round. The value awarded will be paid as per the scholarship funding table.
The scholarship value will not exceed the actual cost of enrolment/tuition* fees.
*Actual cost of enrolment/tuition = the fees charged to applicant for enrolled study by an education/training provider, further information is available in the Frequently Asked Questions.
| Qualification | Type | 2024 Nominated Capped Amount | Maximum Capped Payment per Program of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | Higher Education | up to $500 per unit | $2,000 |
| Graduate Diploma | Higher Education | up to $500 per unit | $4,000 |
| Master Program | Higher Education | up to $500 per unit | $6,000 |
| Bachelor of Nursing (EN Pathway) | Higher Education | up to $500 per unit | $3,000 |
| Bachelor of Midwifery (up to $500 per unit) | Higher Education | up to $500 per unit | $3,000 |
| Courses | Vocational Education and Training | up to $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Professional Development | Professional College or Association | up to $1,000 | $1,000 |
Table 2: Eligibility and Weighting Criteria
| Eligibility | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Holds Australian citizenship or permanent residency | ||
| Holds current registration as a nurse and/or midwife with the NMBA | ||
| Works as a nurse and/or midwife in Tasmania | ||
| Evidence of working in Tasmania for 12 months of more | ||
| Enrolled in an accredited higher education provider, vocational education and training, or professional college/ association course between 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024 | ||
| Provides official Confirmation of Enrolment, Financial Statement or Tax Invoice with Tuition Fees, and Validation Statement | ||
| Applies using the online portal by the closing date | ||
| Accepts the scholarship Terms and Conditions in a signed agreement |
| Equity | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander |
Applications will be scored as per the weighting. If the number of applications exceeds funding availability, scholarships will be awarded according to the weighting criteria until available funds are expended.
| Areas of workforce need | Score |
|---|---|
| Enrolled Nurse (Bachelor of Nursing pathway or a Professional College or Association course) | 15 |
| Midwifery | 15 |
| Rural and Remote (MM 3 - MM 7) | 15 |
| Training and Assessment (Certificate IV Training and Assessment or Graduate Certificate in Nursing - Clinical Nursing and Teaching Stream - Specialisation) (H5F) (UTAS) | 15 |
| Condition | Response | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Tasmanian Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Funding | Yes | 0 |
| Previous Tasmanian Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Funding | No | 10 |
| Successfully completed 6 months or more of the course | Yes | 10 |
| Successfully completed 6 months or more of the course | No | 0 |
Applications must be submitted online.
Applications open on the 19 February 2024 and close at 11:59 pm on 24 March 2024.
Applicants must submit three documents as detailed below and agree to the scholarship Terms and Conditions.
Confirmation of Enrolment
Confirmation of enrolment from an accredited higher education provider must display the education providers logo, and details including student name and identification number, course, the subjects, and subject unit values that the applicant is enrolled in during the calendar year.
Please note a university or education provider letter stating students have been accepted into the course cannot be accepted and may result in the application being assessed as ineligible.
Financial Statement or Tax Invoice
Once the education provider confirms enrolment, students will be provided with a financial statement or tax invoice detailing tuition fees. The Financial Statement or Tax Invoice must include the course/subjects applicants are enrolled in during the calendar year.
Validation Statement
Scholarship applications must have the three named documents to be eligible for assessment.
Each application and the supporting documents will be assessed against the eligibility criteria. Applicants will be advised in writing of the outcome in early May 2024.
Scholarships are competitive and submission of an application does not guarantee funding support.
All successful scholarship recipients will receive an offer via email.
To accept the offer recipients must complete the Scholarship Acceptance Form by the date specified in the letter of offer. Failure to do so without prior communication will result in funding not being paid.
Scholarship payment is provided through electronic funds transfer directly into the scholarship recipient’s nominated bank account. Successful applicants will be asked to provide a personal or professional postal address for remittance advice to be sent.
If successful, recipients agree to:
- complete the scholarship acceptance form by the due date and understand that failure to do so may result in the scholarship being forfeited
- use the scholarship funds only for the purpose of post registration nursing or midwifery study
- accept the scholarship terms and conditions through a signed agreement
- repay scholarship funding in the event that the terms and conditions cannot be upheld
- be willing to participate in an outcome survey and/or telephone call
Withholding tax will not be deducted.
We recommend scholarship recipients seek independent taxation and personal financial advice from their tax accountant or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) before accepting a scholarship.
Any tax implications associated with the scholarships are the responsibility of the recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer if you have any questions.
Applications are assessed against the eligibility criteria and weighted according to the 2024 workforce focus areas. If the number of applications exceeds funding availability, scholarships will be awarded according to the weighting criteria until available funds are expended.
Further information is available in Table 2: Eligibility and Weighting Criteria.
It is essential that the three supporting documents are provided in the application:
- Confirmation of Enrolment,
- Financial Statement or Tax Invoice and
- Validation Statement
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the correct documents are uploaded and to follow up if adjustments/changes are required. Due to the large volume of applications, it is not possible for administrators to follow up with applicants who have submitted incomplete applications.
All applicants will be notified via email in early May 2024.
The amount depends on the course, study load, and scholarship funding scheme. Further information is available in the Scholarship Guidelines and the Tasmanian Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship: Funding Scale (Table 1).
Successful applicants must complete the Scholarship Application Form by the deadline specified in the letter of offer. Failure to do so may result in funding not being paid. Scholarships are administered in strict timeframes in financial year cycles.
Once the Scholarship Application Form is received, it can take six weeks for successful recipients to receive scholarship funding. Scholarship payments will be made before the end of the financial year and payment is made into a bank account nominated by the applicant.
Withholding tax is not deducted and it is recommended scholarship recipients seek independent taxation and personal financial advice from their tax accountant or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) before accepting a scholarship.
Most higher education providers offer an online student portal where enrolment details and course tuition fees statements can be accessed.
The University of Tasmania website is a good example:
How much do I owe / how do I read my invoice? - Ask Us - University of Tasmania, Australia (utas.edu.au)
How can I check my enrolment? - Ask Us - University of Tasmania, Australia (utas.edu.au)
How can I get an Enrolment Confirmation letter? - Ask Us - University of Tasmania, Australia (utas.edu.au)
The Modified Monash Model (MMM) defines whether a location is metropolitan, rural, remote, or very remote. The model measures remoteness and population size on a scale of Modified Monash (MM) categories MM 1 to MM 7. MM 1 is a major city and MM 7 is very remote.
Further information available from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
A map of the Tasmanian Modified Monash Model is accessible from the Tasmanian Primary Health Network (PHN)
If you have received, or are intending to receive, funding from another scholarship you are ineligible.
If you received a scholarship in 2022 or 2023 you may be eligible for another scholarship.
Eligibility depends on the amount you received, the maximum amount payable for the program of study, and assessment of your 2024 application.
To ensure correct payment it is essential extra care is taken when entering back details in the Scholarship Acceptance Form. This includes hyphens in BSB numbers and the correct account number.
You can only use the scholarship funds for a) post registration nursing or midwifery study tuition/course fees, or b) courses offered through professional college or associations. Both must be studied in the 2024 calendar year (1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024).
Scholarship funding cannot be used to purchase hardware such as laptops, iPads, and desktop computers.
You must notify the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer within 7 days of any changes to your enrolment.
Applicants who commence study in mid-year are eligible to apply. Confirmation of Enrolment, Financial Statement or Tax Invoice and the Validation Statement are required in the application.
Withholding tax will not be deducted.
We recommend scholarship recipients seek independent taxation and personal financial advice from their tax accountant or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) before accepting a scholarship.
Any tax implications associated with the scholarships are the responsibility of the recipient.
