The Home Grown Nursing Scholarship (Scholarship) program, funded by BHP Nickel West, supports students local to the Goldfields region to undertake their Registered Nursing (RN) conversion degree at the Curtin Kalgoorlie campus. This program aims to keep future RNs in the region to support the improvement of health outcomes for people in Kalgoorlie and surrounding areas.

• Future Students

• Faculty of Health Sciences

• Undergraduate

• Students studying at Curtin Kalgoorlie

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

• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support for a maximum of one and a half years (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):

• A total value of up to $15,000, paid as a cash stipend of $5,000 per semester

The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards education related expenses.

Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing) - Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse stream (at the Kalgoorlie campus)

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Scholarship:

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen;
• Apply direct to Curtin by the scholarship closing date to commence the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing) - Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse stream at the Curtin Kalgoorlie campus;
• Receive a course offer by main round course offers and enrol full-time or part-time (minimum of 50 credits) in the Bachelor of Science (Advanced Nursing) - Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse stream at Curtin University in Semester 1, 2027; and
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose.

Step 1: Access online application form

• Applications are to be submitted using the online application form. Access the form by clicking on the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and would like to be considered for all scholarships (equity and merit) available in this round, we recommend that you apply for the "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program".
• If you have a Curtin ID from a previous course or course offer, do not log in using your student account.
  • You will need to create a new scholarship account to submit your application as a future student.
  • For more information and trouble-shooting, see Curtin Scholarships Log In Guide.

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 eligible degree at Curtin University in Semester 1, 2027
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Academic merit
  • Non-academic achievements
  • Demonstrated academic potential
  • Passion for course / vision for career
  • Preference will be given to students who have experienced barriers to education (e.g. limited opportunities and resources, a low socioeconomic background, social segregation, etc.).

Step 6: Outcome

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

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must return acceptance documents by the deadline specified in the terms and conditions
• Deferral of this scholarship not permitted

Please note:

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

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in initial course of study
• Maintain an enrolment of at least 50 credits per study period
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50 each study period
• Pass all units attempted each study period
• Not be in receipt of any other scholarship from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

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.