$5,000 Boost for Rural Nursing Students: Applications Now Open

In Short

• Financial Support: A $5,000 incentive is available to cover travel and accommodation costs for Diploma of Nursing students.
• Rural Focus: The scholarship targets regional and remote students who face extra expenses during practical placements.
• Deadline: Applications for the Rural Travel Scholarship Incentive close on 2 April 2026.

Aspiring nurses across the region have a new reason to pursue their qualifications. The Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) is offering a $5,000 scholarship specifically designed to ease the financial burden on rural students completing their Diploma of Nursing.

For many in regional or remote communities, the cost of fuel, accommodation, and travel to reach practical placements can be a major roadblock. This incentive aims to level the playing field, ensuring that geography doesn't stand in the way of a local career in healthcare.

In shires like Wilcannia,Hay and Balranald, where local hospitals and aged care facilities are the backbone of the community, attracting and retaining nursing staff is vital.

By removing these financial barriers, the program encourages locals to train and remain in the bush. According to HETI, successful applicants will join a team "enriching health in millions of ways every day across New South Wales."

This incentive is part of a broader commitment to regional health, with further opportunities available via the NSW Health Rural Scholarships portal.

Apply Now: Detailed requirements and the application portal can be found at the HETI website