Jump Start Nursing supports students to seamlessly traverse their degrees and enter the workforce without delay by reducing the out-of-pocket expenses for nursing students entering their placements. 

• Future Students

• Faculty of Health Sciences

• Undergraduate

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• Need Based

The Jump Start Nursing Schoalrship will provide the following support (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits):

• A one-off cash payment of $500. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards placement related expenses.

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Jump Start Nursing Scholarship:

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen
• Enrolled full-time (minimum 75 credits) in the first year of the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) for Semester 1, 2024.
• Experiencing financial hardship

Step 1: Access online application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• Please note that this link will direct you to the general "Equity Scholarship Program" application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student, if you would like to be considered for all other scholarships (both equity as well as merit scholarships) available in this round, we recommend that you apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program here (only one application form to complete)

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Receipt of an offer of a place into an undergraduate degree at Curtin University in 2024
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Demonstrated financial hardship
  • Socioeconomic background

Step 6: Outcome

• Outcome will be sent via the email address listed through TISC or your direct Curtin course application after main round course offers (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants (including those who wish to defer their studies) must return acceptance documents by the deadline specified in the terms and conditions
• Deferral of this scholarship is permitted (details included in scholarship terms and conditions)

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.