Applications for the 2024 awarding are closed.
More information on the 2025 awarding will be available in October 2024.
Existing applicants can track their subsidy application process in the myHETIconnect portal.
The Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program provides subsidies to students studying a health qualification and incentivises them to enter the NSW Health workforce. The payments can assist students with fees, technology, travel, or other associated personal costs.
NSW Health offers two subsidies:
Each subsidy will see 2,000 students awarded annually in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program is open to students who:
Applicants who are receiving other NSW Health scholarships or grants may be ineligible for these subsidies. Applicants are responsible for checking the conditions of any other scholarships or grants that they have submitted an application for or are receiving to ensure there are no conflicts.
The workforce groups below that are eligible for the 2025 awarding will be published in October 2024. Please check back later for more information.
Applications for the subsidies remain open until all are awarded.
A limited number of subsidies are available, and we encourage applicants to apply early when applications open.
While all eligible applications will be considered, preference will be given to small but critical workforces and to those who intend to work/are working in a regional and rural area.
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First-year payments will be made after proof is provided that you remain enrolled after your university's census date.
Second and third-year payments will be made after you provide proof of continued enrolment and the passing of previous year subjects.
Payments will be made as a deposit to the bank account nominated by the successful applicant. Payments may take up to six weeks to process from the date evidence is approved.
Applicants are able to track the status of their evidence and payments through the myHETIconnect portal.
A one-off payment will be made via NSW Health payroll after your StaffLink number is verified that you are working with NSW Health in a position that required the qualification you gained resulting from study.
Payments are subject to PAYG withholding on the basis that the payment is provided to individuals when they commence their employment with NSW Health and are paid in line with ordinary pay cycles.
As a one-off payment, the 'average tax' method will be used by averaging the payment over the current financial year and applying that to the average total earnings to date. The maximum PAYG witholding in respect of the payment is limited to a maximum of 47% of the payment. A detailed explanation of the calculation can be found on the Australian Taxation Office website.
Subsidies may affect Centrelink payment entitlements. All applicants are strongly advised to follow required Centrelink payment processes and seek independent financial advice regarding your individual circumstances.
Applications are now closed for the 2024 awarding.
You can apply for a subsidy through the myHETIconnect portal.
Applications will be screened for their eligiblity to the program and offers will only be made to eligible applications. You will be required to provide further evidence of your study or employment to progress to payment.
Subsidies are awarded annually for three years from 2024 - 2026. Applications open in January each year.
If you have been awarded a subsidy, you can track the progress of your application in the myHETIconnect portal.
For further enquiries or information about the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies please email: MOH-THSSP@health.nsw.gov.au.
We offer other scholarships and grants to support students and NSW Health staff living and working across NSW. You can find out more at:
Many other organisations offer support and funding. These scholarships are not administered by NSW Health. Please contact the organisations you're interested in to find out more.