Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Program
Overview
Title
Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Program
College
Opening date
01-07-2026
Closing date
Scholarship value
ranging between $6,000 - $30,000
Scholarship duration
Payment term
Description
The Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Program (the Program) is funded by the Australian Government and administered by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners.
The objectives of the Program are to:
Support aged care career pathways through worker education, training and development;
Ensure the availability of high-quality aged care that puts the needs and preferences of older people first; and
Promote an increase in the capacity of the First Nations aged care workforce and the broader aged care workforce to address the needs of First Nations peoples.
The ANSP provides scholarships to aged care workers and nurses who are undertaking or planning study in areas that support high-quality aged care.
More than 1,050 scholarships are available over three years (2025–2027).
Benefits
1050 scholarships are available over 3 years for domestic students undertaking Aged care-related courses ranging from Certificate III through to Masters programs.
The scholarships will be funded upon successful completion of study units via reimbursement.
Course | Duration | Total Scholarship Amount |
Certificate III in Individual Support |
| Up to $6,000 |
Certificate IV in Aged Care | Up to two years of full-time study | Up to $6,000 |
Diploma of Nursing | Up to two years of full-time study | Up to $20,000 |
Advanced Diploma in Nursing | Up to two years of full-time study | Up to $6,000 |
Undergraduate Degree/Bachelor of Nursing | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Up to $30,000 |
Graduate Certificate | 1 year part-time | Up to $7,500 |
Graduate Diploma | 2 years part-time | Up to $15,000 |
Masters | 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | Up to $30,000 |
Additional Support and Scholarship program benefits:
Membership of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners, including associated member benefits
Connections through memberships to mentorship and additional resources
Dedicated scholar support
Subscription to Ausmed (normally priced at $468) with access to over 1,250 clinical resources, including 556 aged care-specific topics.
Access to Murra Mullangari: Introduction to Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility online course with the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (CATSINaM), free for all scholars (normally priced at $495).
These additional benefits are all complementary for scholars during the term of their scholarship.
Eligibility
Students may be eligible if they:
• Are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Are currently working in an Australian aged care setting (residential aged care, home care, or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services)
• Are enrolled in an eligible aged care-related qualification
• Preference is given to applicants living and working in regional, rural and remote areas (MM3–MM7).
Application information
Applications for Round 2 are OPEN NOW
To complete your application, you'll need to prepare, or have ready the following information:
- A copy of your registration with NMBA (IF APPLICABLE ONLY) - for uploading - you can download your certificate from the NMBA website, or login and access your certificate HERE
- A copy of your course enrolment (if available/confirmed) for uploading
- A letter from your current employer confirming your employment in Aged Care
- A copy of your CV - to complete relevant details on the portal
3. Apply Online:
APPLICATION PORTAL OPEN NOW
