UQ Rotary Nursing and Midwifery Rural Scholarship

State University
The university of Queensland Australia
Area
Australia
Host Country
Australia
Deadline
Study level
Undergraduate
Opportunity type
Scholarships , Fellowships , Grants
Opportunity funding
Full funding
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions
Enrolment status: Current UQ student
Student type: Domestic, International
Study level: Undergraduate
Study level: Health and medicine
Scholarship focus: Experiences and employability, Financial hardship, Rural or remote
Scholarship value: $1,650
Scholarship duration: 1 year
Number awarded: May vary
Applications open: 13 April 2026

Eligibility:

  • Have/or have requested placement in a rural or regional site.
  • Commitment to work in a rural or regional area on graduation.
  • Are enrolled in the 3rd year of the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery.

Selection criteria:

  • Write a 500 word EOI on what you might contribute to working in a rural area.
  • How course content, placement, volunteer work or employment is expanding your role as a student.
  • Understanding of cultural competence in vulnerable populations.
  • The impact of rural placement as a benefit to your future as a health professional.
  • Demonstrate how a Rotary scholarship will support your rural experience.
  • A final selection of scholarship awardees will be made by School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work,
    and Rotary representatives.
  • Willing to introduce themselves and attend the Rotary Toowong dinner.
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