Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Study Incentive Program
The Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Study Incentive Program offers financial support to new and existing students studying nursing, midwifery and allied health tertiary qualifications at the University of Canberra and Australian Catholic University. The program is funded by the ACT Government.
Financial support
The program is administered by each university and comprises two separate payments:
- Cost of living stipend: up to $3000 per annum over three years to eligible students commencing their studies in 2024 to ease cost of living pressures while studying.
- Placement support grants: up to $1000 per clinical placement for eligible students studying eligible qualifications to provide financial support during their placements.
How to apply
The program will target domestic students in undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications where there is a critical workforce need in the ACT across allied health, nursing and midwifery degrees.
Students who may be eligible are encouraged to speak to their university representatives. The participating universities are administering the application process: