Aged Care Nursing Scholarships Program

Take the next step in aged care nursing and advance your career.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or advancing your expertise, this scholarship supports passionate individuals committed to making a difference in aged care.

The following undergraduate and postgraduate courses are eligible for scholarship support.

Undergraduate courses

Postgraduate courses

About the scholarship program

Funded by the Australian Government, and administered by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners, the Aged Care Nursing Scholarship aims to:

Support aged care career pathways through education, training and development.

Ensure high-quality aged care that prioritises the needs of the community.

Promote growth in the First Nations and broader aged care workforce to better meet the needs of First Nations peoples.

Why does aged care matter?

Aged care is the support provided to older people who need help in their own home or who can no longer live at home. It can include:

  • Help with everyday living
  • Assistive equipment and home modifications
  • Personal care and health care
  • Accommodation.

Aged care can help people to:

  • Stay connected to their community
  • Be more independent
  • Take care of their health and safety
  • Meet their cultural and social needs.

Ready to apply?

Take the next step in your nursing career and become a leader in aged care. Apply now and help shape the future of compassionate care.

Apply now