Herscovitch-Duncan First Nations Scholarship in Nursing and Midwifery

Reopened for a second round.

In 2024, UniSQ will offer one Herscovitch-Duncan First Nations Scholarship in Nursing and Midwifery to support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student commencing their studies in the Bachelor of Nursing, or Bachelor of Midwifery.

Established in 2024 through the founding gifts of Fleur Herscovitch, this endowed scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a career in Nursing or Midwifery. The scholarship commemorates the tireless efforts of Pam Duncan and her advocacy for public health investment in and around Boggabilla in northern NSW.

The scholarship will have a maximum value of $2000 to be paid in one instalment.

Applicants must:

be a domestic student currently residing in Australia
be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person of Australia
be a commencing student
be intending to enrol full-time at UniSQ in the Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery in Study Period 1 2024 (e.g., Semester 1 2024).

For further details, please view the Scholarship Award Conditions.

Applicants must:

address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum per question):
- what influenced and motivated you to choose your intended study program at UniSQ
- how you see yourself as a future professional within your field
provide evidence you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person of Australia
provide evidence of academic achievement as directed in the application process:
- high school report card or post-secondary academic history (transcript of results) e.g., school, TAFE etc.
provide evidence of your current financial circumstances.

Please Note: If an applicant holds other UniSQ awarded scholarships, this may be taken into consideration in selection. There are some scholarships that cannot be held together.

Application must be made via the UniSQ Scholarships Online Application Management System.

If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual.

Monday 4 March 2024 at 11.59pm (AEST)

University of Southern Queensland
Phone: 1800 269 500
Email: study@unisq.edu.au

UniSQ reserves the right to alter the conditions of the scholarship/bursary based upon exceptional circumstances. UniSQ reserves the right to not award the scholarship/bursary in a given year.