NSW Health offers a range of scholarships to support NSW Health staff and students living and working in rural and regional areas. These scholarships are specifically designed to support and develop the rural and regional workforce.
NSW Health offer scholarships and financial assistance programs to support nurses, midwives and nursing and midwifery students. Some of these are targeted at supporting rural health professionals and some are available to all.
These include:
For more information and to apply for these scholarships please visit Nursing and Midwifery scholarships and financial assistance.
The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) offer scholarships and grants aiming to provide equal access to education in areas of need.
Scholarships are available annually for a range of professional groups including:
For more information and to apply for these scholarships please visit HETI - Scholarships and grants.
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:
For more information and to apply for these subsidies please visit Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program.
Many other organisations offer support and funding to rural health professionals or people studying or training to become a health professional. These scholarships are not administered by NSW Health. Please contact the organisations you're interested in to find out more.
NSW Health is strengthening the capacity of our rural health services to provide world-class care for people living in regional, rural and remote NSW.
For some jobs that are hard to fill and/or essential to service provision, NSW Health is offering incentives over and above standard employment entitlements. Read more about our Rural incentive schemes.