Scholarships of up to $10,000 are available to fulltime or part time allied health clinicians employed by, and currently working in, a rural located public health service, to assist with educational expenses directly associated with postgraduate study.

The number of scholarships allocated is subject to the total funds available within the 2024 Rural Allied Health Postgraduate Scholarship budget. It is anticipated at least 20 NSW Rural Allied Health Postgraduate Scholarships will be offered.

Eligible Courses

• Single Subjects: The Rural Allied Health Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme recognises that some clinicians may wish to develop skills in a particular area, but not undertake a full course leading to the award of a higher degree. Clinicians can apply for funding to undertake a single subject offered by a tertiary institution relevant to their current work.
• Undergraduate Degrees: Applications for scholarships for undergraduate degrees would generally only be considered where the applicant does not currently have a tertiary qualification and is seeking to obtain a qualification relevant to their employment e.g. welfare worker undertaking a course in social work.
• Postgraduate Certificate: In a subject deemed relevant to public health care by the selection panel.
• Postgraduate Diploma: In a subject deemed relevant to public health care by the selection panel.
• Masters Degree: In an area deemed relevant to public health care by the selection panel.
• PhD: In a subject deemed relevant to public health care by the selection panel.

Only single subjects or courses offered by a tertiary institution recognised under the Higher Education Act 2001, or equivalent courses offered by organisations registered and accredited for the delivery of higher education courses, are eligible.

Short courses and conferences are not eligible for funding under this program.

Eligible area

The rural Local Health Districts are:

• Far West
• Mid North Coast
• Murrumbidgee
• Northern NSW
• Southern NSW
• Western NSW
• Hunter New England (excluding: Cessnock, Maitland, Port Stephens, Newcastle, and Lake Macquarie LGA)
• Illawarra Shoalhaven (excluding: Kiama, Wollongong and Shellharbour LGA)
• Nepean Blue Mountains (Lithgow LGA only)

Some metropolitan districts may include rural areas e.g. South Western Sydney.  Please use the Health Workforce Locator to determine whether you are located in a rural or remote area.

Clinicians providing outreach services from a metropolitan centre are not eligible.

Read more for further eligibility criteria

Income Tax advice

No withholding tax has been deducted. Please seek independent tax advice on implications.

Related documents

2024 Rural Allied Health Postgraduate Scholarships - Application Guidelines

2024 Rural Allied Health Postgraduate Scholarship - Letter of Support