External Scholarships
In addition to the range of scholarships offered by Southbank Institute of Technology, there are opportunities to apply for a broad range of scholarships offered through external Government agencies, Community Organisations, and industry.
For a sample of opportunities available outside of Southbank Institute, follow the links below, which provide further information, including application dates and eligibility criteria.
New students/Current students
Royal College of Nursing, Australia: Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme: Undergraduate (NAHSSS UG)
The Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme: Undergraduate (NAHSSS UG) is an Australian Government initiative supporting students who are commencing or intending to commence an accredited nursing course at an Australian University or registered training organisation. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled or intending to enrol in an accredited nursing or midwifery course that results in nationally recognised and accredited undergraduate/entry level nursing qualification (including Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery).
The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a scholarship worth up to a total of $10,000 per year for three years full time study or $5,000 per year for up to six years part time study. The Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Div2) provided by Southbank Institute of Technology is an approved course for application to this scholarship.
Youth off the Streets
Over twenty young people from throughout Australia are awarded scholarships each year to the value of $5,000 each to pursue further education or training so they may realise their potential for a positive future. Nominations for the Youth Off The Streets Scholarship Program are not restricted to a specific study or training path. Nominations are invited from young people with genuine talent, ability and determination in any field, including (but not limited to): education and training; visual or performing arts; sport; trade skills; and music.
Scholarship funds can be used to pay for educational course fees and also for support costs such as equipment, uniform, textbooks and stationery to ensure that the scholarship recipients have every possible opportunity to reach their goals. Along with financial assistance, Youth Off The Streets will match each scholarship recipient with a mentor for the first year of their scholarship, to provide support and guidance to help them to achieve their goals.
Graduating Students
Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships
The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships provide support for young Australians in a variety of categories to help them further their cultural education and achieve their dreams. They are awarded each year for study, maintenance and travel either in Australia or overseas. John Chisholm Marten (1908-1966), who established these scholarships through his estate, had a life long interest in the arts and literature. The scholarships commenced in 1967. Scholarships are offered in nine categories that include acting, architecture, ballet, instrumental music, painting, poetry, prose, sculpture and singing.
Qantas Spirit of the Youth Awards
The Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) is the leading grants program for emerging creative talent. SOYA provides practical support in the form of $10,000 in flights and cash, but the real incentive is the opportunity to build a professional mentoring relationship with creative leaders like Marc Newson, Zimmermann, Deanne Cheuk, Jan Chapman and Liz Ann Macgregor, helping young innovators expand their horizons, build up their business base, and learn the ropes from leading industry icons and some of the greatest creative minds in the world.
Queensland Overseas Foundation
A Queensland Overseas Foundation’s scholarship program could be your passport to furthering your skills and career overseas for up to two years. Apply for the experience of a lifetime to: broaden your horizon, develop your vocational skills to the best in the world, acquire international perspective on your industry, receive a scholarship valued up to $7000 and have experienced business people mentor you during your scholarship. If you have completed an apprenticeship or traineeship (Certificate III or above), or a vocational Certificate IV or above, in the past four years and gained relevant work experience, you may be eligible. You must be a Queensland resident and be prepared to take up the scholarship within 12 months of it being awarded.
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
The Churchill Trust was established in 1965 to honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by awarding overseas research Fellowships know as ‘Churchill Fellowships’. Since its inception The Churchill Trust has awarded Churchill Fellowships to over 3,400 Australians who, like Churchill, are innovative, filled with a spirit of determination and possess a strong desire to benefit their community. Churchill Fellowships allow you to design your own research project, travel the world and further your knowledge of your chose field, before returning to make a real contribution to Australian society.
Indigenous Students
R.N Hammon Scholarship
A scholarship to the value of $3000 is available to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who have successfully completed at least one year of an undergraduate program and are enrolling full-time for a subsequent year of that program. Preference will be given to applicants enrolling for programs in the fields of Science, Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Architecture, Agriculture and Veterinary Science. Applications from students in other fields of study will be considered if scholarships remain after all applications from students in the preferred fields have been considered.
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS)
The scholarship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders undertaking, or intending to undertake, study at undergraduate or TAFE level in the areas of: Aboriginal health worker, alcohol and other drugs workers, allied health (excluding pharmacy), dentistry/oral health, health service management, health promotion, medicine, mental health, midwifery, and nursing. Applicants must identify as and be able to prove their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status. Selection is based on: community involvement and leadership; commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; and commitment to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in the future.
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Scholarship Fund
The Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Scholarship Fund provides financial support to enable recipients to achieve nationally recognised qualifications – with a focus on financial, commercial and/or economic management. Scholarships are intended for mature-aged Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons who aspire to achieve higher educational qualifications in business and administration.
The IBA Scholarship Fund supports students in the study fields of commercial and economic management including business, accounting, financial management, commerce, tourism management and governance. Qualifications can be attained through Vocational Education and Training (VET) or TAFE courses, Undergraduate degrees or Capability Training short courses. The scholarship provides recipients with a broad range of financial support covering not only course fees but day-to-day study expenses (telephone, broadband, child care, transport). Visit the IBA Scholarship Fund website for eligibility criteria and key dates for the next round of funding.
International Students
Australia Awards – Endeavour Awards
The Endeavour Awards are a part of the Australia Awards initiative which was announced by the Prime Minister in November 2009. The Australia Awards have been established to maximise the benefit to Australia of its extensive scholarship programs, and to support enduring ties between Australia and its neighbours. The Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards provide financial support for international students from participating countries to undertake vocational education at a diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree level in any field of study in Australia. Vocational education and training provides occupational or work-related knowledge and skills. The courses are traditionally non-academic and directly related to a trade, occupation or 'vocation' in which the applicant participates. These courses exclude degree and higher level programs normally delivered by universities.
Last updated 11 August, 2011