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Bertalli Family Foundation Indigenous Nursing Professional Development Scholarship
Applications open 14 September 2026 and close 5pm Wednesday 20 January 2027.
The Bertalli Family Foundation Indigenous Nursing Professional Development Scholarship supports an Indigenous student studying nursing at Deakin to undertake specialised nursing training, educational programs, or placement.
Value
- Cash payment of up to $5000.
Duration
- This scholarship is awarded as a one-off payment.
Am I eligible?
Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:
- an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- enrolled full-time in a Bachelor of Nursing in Trimester 1, 2027 through the School of Nursing and Midwifery
- undertaking training or a placement that provides essential skills contributing to your personal and professional development*.
*This may include a wide range of activities such as specialised training, educational programs, attending conferences, or participating in placements.
Maintaining this scholarship
To retain this scholarship, you'll need to:
- provide an introductory statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship
- be open to participating in a reasonable level of engagement with the donor
- submit a completion statement at the conclusion of your study.
Why this scholarship was established
The Bertalli Family Foundation Indigenous Nursing Professional Development Scholarship aims to be a transformative resource by providing scholarships to eligible students for specialised nursing training and educational programs.
Ready to apply?
Register and log in to Deakin's Scholarship Application Portal, then select 'Undergraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2027'. If eligible, your application will be considered for this scholarship and any others you may be eligible for.
Numbers are limited; not all eligible applicants will receive one. If you're successful, you'll be notified via email; usually within six weeks of the application closing date. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Supporting documents
If your application is successful, you will be asked to provide documentation confirming you are of Aboriginal descent from Australia or a descendant of an Indigenous inhabitant of the Torres Strait Islands. You will be required to provide one of the following documents:
- Confirmation of Aboriginality
- Local Aboriginal Land Council letter
- Parents' Certificate of Aboriginality (COA) with birth certificate
- Letter from a local Indigenous cooperative
How to write a successful application
Applying for a scholarship isn't just about meeting the eligibility criteria. It’s your opportunity to stand out and be recognised for where you’ve come from and where you want to go.
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This scholarship is yet to be confirmed for any future offerings. Please check back for updates.
