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2023 Scholarships

Scholarships are an important part of the Pilbara Kimberley University Centres commitment to rewarding academic excellence, supporting research, and enabling students from all backgrounds to realise their potential.

Please ensure you read our PKUC Scholarships Terms and Conditions and Application Guidelines for more information prior to submitting your application.

Please send your scholarship application to Scholarships@puc.edu.au

2023 Kimberley & Pilbara Resident Student Scholarships

PKUC & CQUni Equity Nursing Scholarships

The PKUC and CQUni provides $1,000 to support first or second year nursing students studying CQUni’s Bachelor of Nursing program supported by the PKUC.

Status	CLOSED	Closes	NOW CLOSED
Max Value	$1,000	Duration	1 Semester
No of Scholarships available	2	Payment	$500 after census date and $500 on provision of Semester grades confirming Good Standing
Special Conditions
Essential	Must be a resident of the Pilbara or Kimberley region Must be a student in their first or second year of study (as defined by the university) i.e. students may be in their third year of study however classified as a second year nursing student due to only having studied part-time
Selection Criteria
Essential	In 500 words or less, demonstrate a financial, cultural or social disadvantage In 500 words or less, demonstrate any challenges faced in relation to studying in the Pilbara/ Kimberley In 500 words or less, outline career or progression intentions on completion of the course Demonstrate passion, ability and initiative in your approach to study Demonstrate community contribution including examples of volunteering and community service

Nickol Bay Fertiliser Pty Ltd Equity Education Scholarships

Nickol Bay Fertiliser provides $500 to support student studying a university Education program supported by the PKUC.

Status	CLOSED	Closes	NOW CLOSED
Max Value	$500	Duration	1 Semester
No of Scholarships available	4	Payment	$500 following census date.
Special Conditions
Essential	Must be a resident of the Pilbara or Kimberley regions Must be a student in their second year of study (as defined by the university) ie students may be in their third year of study however classified as a second year Education student due to only having studied part-time
Selection Criteria
Essential	In 500 words or less, demonstrate a financial, cultural or social disadvantage In 500 words or less, demonstrate any challenges faced in relation to studying in the Pilbara/ Kimberley In 500 words or less, outline career or progression intentions on completion of the course Demonstrate passion, ability and initiative in your approach to study Demonstrate community contribution including examples of volunteering and community service

Flinders Mines Ltd Pilbara & Kimberley Engineering and Technical Skills Scholarships

Flinders Mines provides $1,000 to support Pilbara & Kimberley resident students studying CQUni’s Bachelor of Engineering programme, CQUni’s Associate Degree in Engineering Programme, CQUni’s Graduate Certificate in Asset Maintenance & Management Programme or CQUni’s Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

Status	CLOSED	Closes	NOW CLOSED
Max Value	$1,000	Duration	1 Semester
No of Scholarships available	4	Payment	$500 after census date and $500 on provision of Semester grades confirming Good Standing
Special Conditions
Essential	Must be a resident of the Pilbara or Kimberley regions
Selection Criteria
Essential	In 500 words or less, demonstrate any challenges faced in relation to studying in the Pilbara/ Kimberley. In 500 words or less, outline career or progression intentions on completion of the course Demonstrate passion, ability and initiative in your approach to study

Honourable Melissa Price, Member for Durack Pilbara & Kimberley Equity Scholarships

The Hon. Melissa Price provides 3 x $500 scholarships to support Pilbara or Kimberley resident students studying at university. One scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in a university enabling/ bridging course programme, one scholarship will be awarded to a mature aged students (over the age of 25) and one scholarship will be awarded to a student studying CQUni’s Bachelor of Nursing program supported by the PKUC.

Status	CLOSED	Closes	NOW CLOSED
Max Value	$500	Duration	1 Semester
No of Scholarships available	3	Payment	$500 following census date
Special Conditions
Essential	Must be a resident of the Pilbara or Kimberley region
Selection Criteria
Essential	In 500 words or less, demonstrate a financial, cultural or social disadvantage In 500 words or less, demonstrate any challenges faced in relation to studying in the Pilbara/ Kimberley In 500 words or less, outline career or progression intentions on completion of the course Demonstrate passion, ability and initiative in your approach to study Demonstrate community contribution including examples of volunteering and community service Specify which scholarship category you are applying for ie bridging course, nursing or mature aged student

2023 Pilbara Resident only Student Scholarships

The City of Karratha Pilbara Nursing Equity Scholarships

The City of Karratha provides $1,000 to support City of Karratha resident students studying CQUni’s Bachelor of Nursing program supported by the PKUC.

Status	CLOSED	Closes	NOW CLOSED
Max Value	$1,000	Duration	1 Semester
No of Scholarships available	2	Payment	$500 after census date and $500 on provision of Semester grades confirming Good Standing
Special Conditions
Essential	Must be a resident of the City of Karratha
Selection Criteria
Essential	In 500 words or less, demonstrate a financial, cultural or social disadvantage In 500 words or less, demonstrate any challenges faced in relation to studying in the Pilbara In 500 words or less, outline career or progression intentions on completion of the course Demonstrate community contribution including examples of volunteering and community service Demonstrate passion, ability and initiative in your approach to study

The PKUC Rail Scholarships

The PKUC provides $500 to support Pilbara resident first year students studying University of Tasmania/ Australian Maritime College Diploma of Engineering (Rail Specialisation) program supported by the PKUC.

Status	CLOSED	Closes	NOW CLOSED
Max Value	$500	Duration	1 Semester
No of Scholarships available	2	Payment	$250 after census date and $250 on provision of Semester grades confirming Good Standing
Special Conditions
Essential	Must be a resident of the Pilbara
Selection Criteria
Essential	In 500 words or less, demonstrate any challenges faced in relation to studying in the Pilbara In 500 words or less, outline career or progression intentions on completion of the course Demonstrate passion, ability and initiative in your approach to study

Nickol Bay Fertiliser Pty Ltd Equity Scholarships

Nickol Bay Fertiliser provides $500 to support Pilbara resident students studying at one of the PKUC’s 2023 partner universities (CQUni, Curtin University, ECU, Charles Darwin University and UTas.

Status	CLOSED	Closes	NOW CLOSED
Max Value	$500	Duration	1 Semester
No of Scholarships available	4	Payment	$500 after census date
Special Conditions
Essential	Must be a resident of the Pilbara Must be studying at CQUni, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Charles Darwin University or the University of Tasmania
Selection Criteria
Essential	In 500 words or less, demonstrate a financial, cultural or social disadvantage In 500 words or less, demonstrate any challenges faced in relation to study In 500 words or less, outline career or progression intentions on completion of the course Demonstrate passion, ability and initiative in your approach to study Demonstrate community contribution including examples of volunteering and community service

Woodside Ltd Engineering Scholarships

Woodside Ltd provides $2,500 to support Pilbara resident students studying CQUni’s Bachelor of Engineering or Associate Degree of Engineering program supported by the PKUC.

Status	Not Open / Pending	Closes	TBC
Max Value	$2,500	Duration	2 Semesters
No of Scholarships available	2	Payment	$1,500 after census date (Semester 2 2023 and $1,000 after census date (Semester 1, 2024) and on provision of 2023 Semester 2 grades confirming Good Standing
Special Conditions
Essential	Must be a resident of the Pilbara
Selection Criteria
Essential	In 500 words or less, demonstrate a financial, cultural or social disadvantage In 500 words or less, demonstrate any challenges faced in relation to study In 500 words or less, outline career or progression intentions on completion of the course Demonstrate passion, ability and initiative in your approach to study

2023 Kimberley Resident only Student Scholarships

PKUC & CQUni Kimberley Equity Nursing Scholarships

The PKUC and CQUni provides $1,000 to support Kimberley resident students studying CQUni’s Bachelor of Nursing program supported by the PKUC.

Status	OPEN	Closes	Extended until Wednesday 16th August at 11.59PM
Max Value	$1,000	Duration	1 Semester
No of Scholarships available	3	Payment	$500 after census date and $500 on provision of Semester grades confirming Good Standing
Special Conditions
Essential	Must be a resident of the Kimberley region
Selection Criteria
Essential	In 500 words or less, demonstrate a financial, cultural or social disadvantage In 500 words or less, demonstrate any challenges faced in relation to studying in the Kimberley In 500 words or less, outline career or progression intentions on completion of the course Demonstrate passion, ability and initiative in your approach to study Demonstrate community contribution including examples of volunteering and community service

PKUC Kimberley Equity Scholarships

The PKUC provides $250 to support Kimberley resident students studying at university.

Status	OPEN	Closes	Extended until 11.59pm Wednesday 16 August 2023
Max Value	$250	Duration	1 Semester
No of Scholarships available	20	Payment	$250 after census date
Special Conditions
Essential	Must be a resident of the Kimberley region
Selection Criteria
Essential	In 500 words or less, demonstrate a financial, cultural or social disadvantage In 500 words or less, demonstrate any challenges faced in relation to studying in the Kimberley In 500 words or less, outline career or progression intentions on completion of the course Demonstrate passion, ability and initiative in your approach to study Demonstrate community contribution including examples of volunteering and community service

PKUC Nursing Travel Bursary

Bachelor of Nursing students are often required to attend compulsory residential schools as part of their nursing studies. The PKUC facilitates and delivers several nursing residential schools in Port Hedland, WA, for students enrolled with us and studying the Bachelor of Nursing with CQUniversity.

The costs associated with attending compulsory nursing residential schools can be financially challenging for students, especially those in regional areas required to travel long distances to attend. The PKUC Nursing Travel Bursary is designed to assist with these costs. This $500 travel bursary is non-competitive and open to any student registered with the PUC and studying a Bachelor of Nursing with CQUniversity and required to travel to attend a PUC facilitated compulsory residential school in Port Hedland.

Eligible students will be invited to apply prior to the commencement of the relevant nursing residential school. For more information, please see the 2023 Travel Bursary Terms and Conditions.

Other Scholarships

WA State Government Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships

The Nursing and Midwifery Office has a range of scholarships for nursing and midwifery students studying in Western Australia. The scholarships can assist you in:

Becoming a nurse or midwife
Progressing your career

Scholarships are awarded based on current and projected workforce requirements and for areas of high clinical need.

Please note priority will be given to WA Health employees.

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There are a wide range of scholarships, awards and financial assistance programs available to people studying university courses.

Pilbara Universities Centre strongly encourages its students to investigate what financial support may be available during their years of study.

Please see below, some of our partnering University's Scholarships that are available: