Health Workforce Scholarship Program in Australia for Course

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Australia
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for postgraduate courses leading to qualifications in primary health care, including but not limited to medicine, nursing, midwifery, allied health, dental, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
• Hold a primary professional qualification (minimum of a Bachelor’s degree)
• Have professional registration (AHPRA or other relevant peak body)
• Work in roles such as Medical Practitioner, Nurse or Midwife, Dentist, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker/Practitioner, or Allied Health Professions
• Provide primary health care services in MMM 3-7 locations or ACCHOs in MMM 1-7 locations in NSW or ACT
• Propose to undertake study or upskilling activities that fill high-priority gaps in primary healthcare service provision as identified in the HWNA
• Continue working for an eligible employer in an eligible location after completing the course

Offered Benefits

The HWSP offers two types of funding:

• Scholarships: Up to $10,000 per year for up to two years toward the cost of completing a postgraduate course.
• Bursaries: Up to $10,000 per year for professional development and upskilling course fees, including associated accommodation and travel expenses.

Application Process

Applications can be submitted online through the RDN Service Portal when an application round is open. The application process includes providing:

• Employment and service location details
• Qualifications and professional registration information
• Details about the proposed professional development activity and its community benefit