Funded aged care nurse scholarship opportunities
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Northern Queensland PHN (NQPHN), in partnership with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from aged care nurses for fully funded scholarship opportunities. Purpose These scholarships support nurses seeking to undertake advanced study and strengthen the delivery of primary health care services across the region. Funding Fully funded scholarships are available for the following courses: Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Aged Care Nursing) (NS32) Master of Nurse Practitioner (NS90) Eligibility Open to aged care nurses seeking to undertake advanced study How to Apply EOIs must be submitted by 4pm, Friday 18 September 2026. Further details are available here: Learn more Enquiries For more information, contact QUT's Postgraduate Coordinator, Advanced Nursing Practice and MNP, A/Prof Suzanne Williams at suzanne.williams@qut.edu.au, or NQPHN's Workforce Development team at workforce@nqphn.com.au.
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