Nursing Scholarships - Terms & Conditions
Am I eligible to apply?Application Requirements - all of the following must be included:
Supply of Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to apply?
- Are you employed and currently working as an Enrolled Nurse (EN) in a permanent full or part time position within the NSW public health system?
- Are you an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident?
- Are you a resident of NSW?
- Will you be undertaking an Australian Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery degree in 2012?
- If successful, are you willing to participate in an evaluation or telephone survey about the NSW Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Fund?
If you answered “yes” to the above questions you are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Please Note: These scholarships are competitive and not all applicants will be granted a scholarship. Priority may be given to Enrolled Nurses employed in areas of need such as mental health and rural locations.
As part of your application, you are required to provide an essay of no more than 500 words. You are also required to send us four supporting documents.
Application Requirements - all of the following must be included:
1. Essay Question
On the on-line application form, in the relevant section, state in no more than 500 words;
Why you want to undertake the Bachelor of Nursing or Midwifery and how will this scholarship assist you in completing your studies.
It is advisable that you type your essay in a word document and then paste your essay into the required field on the online application form.
2. Supporting Documents
The following four documents supporting your application are to be sent to the Nursing and Midwifery Office in the NSW Ministry of Health by the application deadline, these are;
a) Evidence of your Enrolment in an Australian undergraduate Nursing or Midwifery course in 2012. This document must include your name, the name of the course, the year of study and a list of the subjects you have enrolled in for 2012.
If your enrolment confirmation is unavailable at the time of application, please provide a brief letter indicating your intention to enrol and forward your enrolment confirmation as soon as possible so that your application can be progressed. All enrolment confirmation must be received by 30th March 2012.
Generic information about course subjects will not be accepted.
b) A Letter from Your Employer in the following format:-
i. Letter on LHD/Specialty Network letterhead from your employee services department or immediate manager;
ii. Must be dated and signed (within the last 3 months)
iii. stating your name;
iv. title of your position;
v. employment status; (full-time, part-time or casual), and
vi. how long you have been employed in this position.
c) A copy of the Australian Taxation Office 'Statement by a Supplier' form, which can be found at: www.ato.gov.au/content/downloads/nat3346.pdf
What is a Statement by a Supplier form?
- This is an Australian Taxation Office form. By completing this form the NSW Ministry of Health is not obliged to deduct tax from your scholarship;
- If you do not have an Australian Business Number (ABN), you will need to fill out the form. When completing the Statement by a Supplier form the top section that says ‘Name of supplier’ and ‘Address of supplier’ this is where you print your name and address;
- Tick the most appropriate box (one only and it is usually the last box) and sign where it says ‘Signature of supplier or authorised person’. Unsigned and /or incomplete forms will not be processed and your application will be deemed to be unsuccessful;
- A sample of a completed form is provided here
- Please note that the Nursing and Midwifery Office is unable to advise which box to tick, as it relates to your own personal circumstances.
d) A completed NSW Ministry of Health Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Form. Unsigned and /or incomplete forms will not be processed and your application will be deemed to be unsuccessful. Please note that payments cannot be made into credit card accounts.
For continuing students who have previously received an undergraduate scholarship from the NSW Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Fund, please send in a copy of your course results to date, with the other 4 documents.
Supply of Documents
It is preferably that you send your supporting documentation by Express Post so that you can track your express post delivery, by going to; http://www.auspost.com.au/track/
Please send your completed documents to the Nursing and Midwifery Office at the following postal address:-
Nursing and Midwifery Office
NSW Ministry of Health
Locked Mail Bag 961
NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2059
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I know if my application is successful?
Applicants will be notified about the outcome of their application in January 2012.
Selection
Scholarships are awarded by a selection panel. Decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
What happens next?
If successful, and all your supporting documents have been received in the Nursing and Midwifery Office, you will receive confirmation of your scholarship offer via email in January 2012.
If you are unsuccessful, you will also be notified via email in January 2012.
If successful, how much money will I receive?
Scholarships are valued up to $5,000 for students studying full time and up to $2,500 for students studying part time. Funding will be adjusted if money is received for your course from another source.
When will I receive my scholarship payment?
It may take up to five weeks to process payments into nominated bank accounts. Please note however that unexpected delays sometimes occur. Payments cannot be made into credit card accounts.
What can I use my scholarship funding for?
Scholarship funding is provided to assist students with educational expenses directly associated with their undergraduate nursing or midwifery degree. The Nursing and Midwifery Office does not require receipts, however these should be retained by the scholarship recipient for taxation purposes.
What if I defer, withdraw or change my subjects in 2012?
Successful applicants who defer or withdraw from their course or change the number of subjects being studied during 2012 must notify the Nursing and Midwifery Office in writing within seven days. Full or partial repayment of scholarship funding may be required after review of individual circumstances.
What if I fail a subject in 2012?
Scholarship funds are available to cover all subjects in your course once only. No funds are available if you fail a subject and need to repeat the subject.
What if I owe money from a previous Nursing and Midwifery scholarship?
If a student owes outstanding money from a previous scholarship the offer of the new scholarship will be withdrawn until the funds are repaid.
Refunds
A refund of scholarship funding will be requested should an overpayment be identified, or if you do not continue with your course (subject to individual review).
Income Tax Advice
Full time students - scholarships are considered to be tax exempt income for students who are studying full time at university.
Part time students - generally, scholarship funding provided to part time students, regardless of their employment status, is not considered to be tax exempt income. However, as long as the scholarship funding is used for non-tax deductible expenses it may be classified as exempt income.
Please seek independent taxation advice regarding your personal circumstances where required.
Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Advice
FBT issue arises with employees in the public health system who receives funding from the NSW Ministry of Health. Please note the following;
- If the course being studied directly relates to current employment duties, the taxable value of the benefit will be reduced to nil. If there is a nil taxable value there is a nil FBT liability.
- If the course being studied does not directly relate to current employment duties, the full scholarship payment will attract FBT.
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Please seek independent taxation advice regarding your personal circumstances where required.
Further Information
All successful applicants may be required to participate in an evaluation or telephone survey regarding scholarships provided under the NSW Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship fund.
For further information about this scholarship email the Project Officer Scholarships at nscholar@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
