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Applications for ANMC scholarships open from 1 July to 31 August each year.

Applicants must be current members of the ANMC before submitting an application.

Scholarships are available for both coursework and research pathways depending on the type of postgraduate study being undertaken.

Coursework Application

Research Application

ANMC & Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women

Scholarship Value

$5,000

About the Scholarship

The Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women (ALS) was formed originally to offer assistance and support to Australian ex-servicemen and women. In 2006 the Australian Legion, through the Victorian Veterans Council, made available funds for scholarships to further the education of registered nurses in the areas of aged care and palliative care nursing.

The Australian Nurses Memorial Centre in association with the Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women is pleased to offer scholarships for nurses undertaking postgraduate study in care of the older person or palliative care. The scholarships are for one year of study at a recognised Australian university.

ALS Scholarships are available to nurses who are either current or ex-service personnel or a family member of a person who has served in the Australian Defence Force at any time. Priority will be given to nurses who are committed to working in a rural or regional area on completion of their study program.

Eligibility Criteria

You must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia.
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
You must be a member of the Australian Nurses Memorial Centre.
You must be a current or past member of the ADF or have a family member who is
a current or past member of the ADF.
Your current or proposed course of study must be at a postgraduate level.
Your current or proposed course of study must be related to contemporary
professional practice in aged or palliative care.
You must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional practice through two
or more of the following means:
- Hold membership of a professional nursing association or special-interest
  group.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the team in which you work.
- Be actively involved in innovation in professional practice.
- Show recent involvement in research, e.g. through conference
  presentation/s.
- Demonstrate a significant degree of community service.
Priority is to be given to those applicants who are committed to working in rural or
regional areas on completion of their studies.
You must complete all sections of the relevant scholarship application form.
Study must be undertaken in the scholarship year 2026.

FAQ

Answers to common questions about eligibility, applications, and scholarships.

How do I know if I have familial links with the Australian Defence Force?

Check if any relatives served. Obtain full name, date of birth, place of birth, arm of the ADF they served in Army, Navy or Air Force. Explore online resource Australian War Memorial for further information and provide evidence of relationship.

Do I have to be a member of ANMC to apply?

Yes, the ANMC requires all scholarships applicants to become members. Membership forms are to be completed and forwarded to the ANMC.

Membership

How soon will I know the outcome of my application?

Applications are assessed by mid-October; interviews are normally held early November. All applicants are notified of the outcome of their application at the end of November.

What is the selection process?

All applications are treated as confidential.
Each application is assessed and scored by two members of the Scholarship Committee. Applications are ranked, and the highest ranked applicants are invited to an interview.

How are the interviews conducted?

All interviews will be conducted virtually in November.

If I am awarded a scholarship, do I need to pay tax?

You are advised to seek professional financial advice in relation to your personal tax situation.

What are the scholarship requirements?

Recipients must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress by July and December, and acknowledge support from the ANMC and the named scholarship when presenting at conferences and in media reports and publications related to their studies/research.

Is there an official award ceremony?

Yes, a ceremony is held at ANMC on the first Thursday of March; successful applicants are expected to attend.

Ex-Servicemen and Women