The Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Program 2026 provides financial help to registered nurses and nurse practitioners studying postgrad courses in areas like aged care, dementia, palliative care, and nursing leadership. The goal is to ease the cost of further education and inspire more nurses to focus on caring for older Australians.
Along with funding, recipients will also get access to professional development tools and networking opportunities to grow their skills and make a bigger impact in the aged care sector.
Improving Care for Older Adults:
This scholarship supports quality care for elderly Australians and encourages workers to gain official aged care nursing qualifications. It also focuses on respectful care for First Nations communities. The program helps workers advance their careers through training and leadership opportunities, improving seniors’ health and wellbeing.
Support and Funding Details:
Up to 1,050 scholarships will be awarded by June 2027, with dedicated places for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Funding covers courses from Certificate III to Master’s level and is reimbursed after successful completion.
The funding options encompass:
- Certificate III in Individual Support – up to$6,000
- Certificate IV in Aged Care – up to$6,000
- Diploma of Nursing – up to$20,000
- Advanced Diploma of Nursing – up to$6,000
- Bachelor of Nursing – up to$30,000
- Graduate Certificate – up to$7,500
- Graduate Diploma – up to $15,000
- Master’s Degree – up to$30,000
How to Apply :
The first round of scholarship applications is now open and will close on 30 September 2025.
Applicants should provide the following (if available):
- Proof of course enrolment
- A letter from their employer confirming current work in aged care
- A copy of their resume
- NMBA registration details (if applicable)
Eligible candidates can submit their application through the official online portal.