Kirsty Boden Memorial Nursing Scholarship

The object of the scholarship is to recognise and support regional and rural students studying the Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration). Two scholarships will be available each year from 2018, for as long as funding permits.

The scholarship has been established through a $100,000 grant from the Government of South Australia.

Each scholarship will have a value of $10,000 paid in equal instalments on the first University pay period after 31 March for Semester 1 and 31 August for Semester 2.

Applicants for the scholarship must:

• normally be enrolled full-time at Flinders University*

• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder; and

• be enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)

• in the third (final) year of study

• be in receipt of a means-tested government benefit, or be able to demonstrate financial need

• have a permanent home address in regional or rural Australia as defined by the Australian Geographic Standards Classification (AGSC).

* Scholarships are available to part-time students in exceptional circumstances, which includes (but is not limited to) disability, illness or carer responsibilities. Part-time scholarships will be paid-pro rata.