Established in 2015 by the Albert Coates Memorial Trust, the Scholarship is intended to assist second or third-year students undertaking Nursing or Nursing/Paramedicine studies with course-related costs, including the expense of undertaking regional placement.
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Summary
Requirements
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all the following criteria:
- Citizenship: domestic
- Course: Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing/Paramedicine
- Campus: Ballarat
- Year level: second or third year of course (as of Semester 1 2026)
- Study load: full-time
- Engagement with the community
Selection Process
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Community engagement
- Letter of Recommendation
- Academic merit (based on ACU results)
- Applicants will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview with a selection committee consisting of two representatives from The Albert Coates Memorial Trust, the relevant Head of School (or nominee) and the Deputy Head of School (or nominee).
Application Documents
- A written statement of approximately 300 words outlining:
- how you engage with your (local) community and how this reflects the mission and values of ACU.
- (if relevant) details of your personal or family involvement with the Australian Armed Services
- Evidence of your community engagement relating to the activities outlined in your written statement. For example: a Letter of Recommendation from a community leader or a certificate.
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
March 1, 2026How To Apply
Applications are made via the Scholarship Portal.
For more information, kindly visit the Albert Coates Scholarship webpage.
