Post Enrolment Scholarships 2009
Am I eligible to apply?What documents are required?
When will I know if my application is successful?
What happens next?
When will I receive my scholarship payment?
What can I use my scholarship funding for?
What if I defer/withdraw or change my course in 2009?
What if I am commencing my course mid year in 2009?
How are scholarships awarded?
Income Tax Advice
Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Advice
Contact us
Scholarships up to $1,000 are available to enrolled nurses employed and currently working in the NSW public health system who undertake a post enrolment nursing course in 2009.
Am I eligible to apply?
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Are you an enrolled nurse employed and currently working full time or part time in the NSW public health system?
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Are you undertaking a post enrolment nursing course in 2009?
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Is the course you will undertake accredited by the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB)?
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Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia?
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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.
Applications open 2 February 2009 and close 30 April 2009.
Applications including all required documents must be received by 5.00 pm on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered. Please post your application to reach us before the closing date, faxed copies or emailed applications will not be accepted.
What documents are required?
Each applicant is required to provide the following five documents:
- A completed and signed original application form (see below).
- Confirmation of employment as an enrolled nurse employed and currently working full time or part time in the NSW public health system. This is a recent letter (within the last three months) on hospital or Area Health Service letterhead from your employee services department or immediate manager stating your name, position, role in the workplace and that you are currently working.
- A copy of your official 2009 course enrolment form.
- A stamped, self-addressed envelope to receive confirmation that your application has been received in the Nursing and Midwifery Office.
- A completed Statement by a Supplier form.
This is an Australian Taxation Office form. By completing this form the NSW Department of Health is not obliged to deduct a nominal amount of tax from any scholarship funding provided, for not reporting an Australian Business Number.
When completing the Statement by a Supplier form the top section that says 'Name of supplier' and 'Address of supplier' refers to your name and address. Tick the most appropriate box (one only) and sign where it says 'Signature of supplier or authorised person'.
Note: the Nursing and Midwifery Office is unable to advise which box to tick, as it relates to your own personal circumstances, in respect of you undertaking your course and potential scholarship funding you may receive from our fund.
Further Documents Required (Successful applicants only)
If your application is successful you will be asked to provide a copy of your course results, upon completion of your study.
When will I know if my application is successful?
Applicants will be notified by letter about the outcome of their application by early June 2009. Please note however that unexpected delays sometimes occur.
What happens next?
If successful, and once all requested documentation has been received in the Nursing and Midwifery Office, you will receive a letter confirming your scholarship amount. You will also be provided with a NSW Department of Health Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) form. This form must be completed and either sent or faxed to the Nursing and Midwifery Office so that your scholarship payment can be processed.
Nursing and Midwifery Office
Locked Mail Bag 961
North Sydney NSW 2059
Fax +61 2 9391 9468
If successful, how much money will I receive?
Scholarships are valued at up to $1,000 each. Funding will be adjusted if money is received for your course from another source.
When will I receive my scholarship payment?
The scholarship payment process begins when the Nursing and Midwifery Office receives your completed EFT form. It may take up to five weeks to process payments into nominated bank accounts from this time. Please note however that unexpected delays sometimes occur.
Payments cannot be made into credit card accounts. A remittance advice will be forwarded to you.
What can I use my scholarship funding for?
Scholarship funding is provided to assist students with educational expenses directly associated with their post enrolment course. The Nursing and Midwifery Office does not require receipts, however these should be retained by the applicant for taxation purposes.
What if I defer/withdraw or change my course in 2009?
Successful applicants who defer, withdraw from or change their course during 2009 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 am commencing my course mid year in 2009?
You will still need to get your application in by the scholarship closing date of 30 April 2009. If the requested paperwork is not available at this time, please forward the missing documents as soon as possible so that your application can be progressed.
Late documents will only be accepted for second semester course commencements.
How are scholarships awarded?
Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the scholarship provider or by a selection panel. Decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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.
Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Advice
An FBT issue arises with employees in the public health system who receive funding from the NSW Department of Health.
Please note the following:
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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.
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If the course being studied does not directly relate to current employment duties the full scholarship payment will attract FBT.
Please seek independent taxation advice regarding your personal circumstances.
Contact us
Project Officer, Scholarships
nscholar@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
telephone +61 2 9391 9813
Monday to Friday from 9.00-10.00am and 3.00-4.00pm.
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This web page is managed and authorised by Nursing & Midwifery Office of the NSW Department of Health. Last updated: 31 March, 2009
