Flinders University Kirsty Boden Memorial Nursing Scholarship 2026

The object of the scholarship is to recognise and support regional and rural students studying the Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration). Two scholarships will be available each year from 2018, for as long as funding permits. The scholarship has been established through a $100,000 grant from the Government of South Australia.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 13, 2026
• Value$10,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorFlinders University
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyFlinders University
• Course to studyNursing
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• Each scholarship will have a value of $10,000 paid in equal instalments on the first University pay period after 31 March for Semester 1 and 31 August for Semester 2.

Requirements

Applicants for the scholarship must:

• normally be enrolled full-time at Flinders University*
• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder; and
• be enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)
• in the third (final) year of study
• be in receipt of a means-tested government benefit, or be able to demonstrate financial need
• have a permanent home address in regional or rural Australia as defined by the Australian Geographic Standards Classification (AGSC).

* Scholarships are available to part-time students in exceptional circumstances, which includes (but is not limited to) disability, illness or carer responsibilities. Part-time scholarships will be paid-pro rata.

Selection Process

The Scholarship selection will be made based on:

• geographical location**
• financial need
• academic merit.

Scholarship selection will be made in accordance with approved University procedures.

**Applicants studying at the Riverland campus will be given the highest priority. If there are no eligible applicants from the Riverland Campus, students from rural and remote areas will be considered. The degree of regional or rural remoteness will be considered for students not studying at the Riverland campus.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• For more information, kindly visit Flinders University scholarship webpage.