Many nursing students postpone their initial placement due to financial struggles because they simply can't afford the placement related costs such as for example mask fitting, uniform or working with children check. Although these costs might be incidental for some, they are major barriers for others. Without access to support for these out-of-pocket expenses these struggles can lead to a delay in their degree completion, and even increases the risk of dropouts.   

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.  

Nurses have always been seen as the glue that holds the health system together. Jump Start Nursing holds our nursing students together so that they can become the much needed nurses of the future.

• Current 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:

• 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 equity 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.

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• 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 student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
    • Socio-economic background (SES) questions 
    • Demonstration of financial hardship

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

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

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.