The University of Notre Dame Australia Order of Saint Lazarus Nursing Scholarship 2026

The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide financial support and encouragement to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia enrolled in vocational, undergraduate, or postgraduate studies with the School of Nursing & Midwifery at Notre Dame Australia, Broome or Fremantle Campuses.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 29, 2026
• ValueUp to $15,000
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorThe University of Notre Dame Australia
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyThe University of Notre Dame Australia
• Course to studyNursing
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Requirements

To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and state that they identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and is recognised by their community as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person;
• Be enrolled in full time studies with the School of Nursing and Midwifery at The University of Notre Dame Australia, on the Broome or Fremantle Campus.
• Meet the criteria to be considered a rural student from the Kimberley or Pilbara regions.

The Scholarship is awarded to the applicant who, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, best demonstrates through their application and supporting documentation:

• Confirmation of Aboriginality. Accepted documentation can include;

1. Confirmation of Aboriginality & Statutory Declaration form available on the University website;
2. ABSTUDY statement,
3. a certificate from an Indigenous Organisation, or
4. written confirmation from a member in a position authorised to confirm Aboriginality.

• Financial hardship;
• Personal circumstances which warrant special consideration;
• Personal qualities and motivation; and
• A preference will be made to students who are from the Kimberley region and who demonstrate an intention to give back and work in the Kimberley region upon graduation.

Selection Process

• Applications must be made via the University website.
• Selections will be made based on assessment of the application and any supporting documentation required by the Eligibility and Selection Criteria.
• All applicants will be notified of an outcome in writing by the University.
• If in any year there are no eligible applicants, the Scholarship will not be awarded.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit The University of Notre Dame scholarship webpage.