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
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CLOSED |
Closes
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NOW CLOSED
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Max Value
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$1,000
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Duration
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1 Semester
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No of Scholarships available
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2
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Payment
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$500 after census date and $500 on provision of Semester grades confirming Good Standing
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Special Conditions
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Essential
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- 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
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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- 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
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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
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CLOSED |
Closes
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NOW CLOSED
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Max Value
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$500
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Duration
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1 Semester
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No of Scholarships available
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4
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Payment
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$500 following census date.
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Special Conditions
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Essential
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- 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
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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- 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
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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
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CLOSED
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Closes
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NOW CLOSED
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Max Value
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$1,000
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Duration
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1 Semester
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No of Scholarships available
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4
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Payment
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$500 after census date and $500 on provision of Semester grades confirming Good Standing
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Special Conditions
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Essential
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- Must be a resident of the Pilbara or Kimberley regions
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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- 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
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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
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CLOSED
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Closes
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NOW CLOSED
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Max Value
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$500
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Duration
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1 Semester
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No of Scholarships available
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3
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Payment
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$500 following census date
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Special Conditions
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Essential
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- Must be a resident of the Pilbara or Kimberley region
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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- 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
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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
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CLOSED
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Closes
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NOW CLOSED
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Max Value
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$1,000
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Duration
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1 Semester
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No of Scholarships available
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2
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Payment
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$500 after census date and $500 on provision of Semester grades confirming Good Standing
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Special Conditions
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Essential
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- Must be a resident of the City of Karratha
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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- 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
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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
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CLOSED
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Closes
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NOW CLOSED
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Max Value
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$500
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Duration
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1 Semester
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No of Scholarships available
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2
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Payment
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$250 after census date and $250 on provision of Semester grades confirming Good Standing
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Special Conditions
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Essential
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- Must be a resident of the Pilbara
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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- 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
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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
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CLOSED |
Closes
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NOW CLOSED
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Max Value
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$500
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Duration
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1 Semester
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No of Scholarships available
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4
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Payment
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$500 after census date
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Special Conditions
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Essential
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- 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
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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- 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
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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
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Not Open / Pending
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Closes
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TBC
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Max Value
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$2,500
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Duration
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2 Semesters
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No of Scholarships available
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2
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Payment
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$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
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Special Conditions
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Essential
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- Must be a resident of the Pilbara
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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- 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
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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
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OPEN |
Closes
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Extended until Wednesday 16th August at 11.59PM
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Max Value
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$1,000
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Duration
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1 Semester
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No of Scholarships available
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3
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Payment
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$500 after census date and $500 on provision of Semester grades confirming Good Standing
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Special Conditions
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Essential
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- Must be a resident of the Kimberley region
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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- 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
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PKUC Kimberley Equity Scholarships
The PKUC provides $250 to support Kimberley resident students studying at university.
Status
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OPEN |
Closes
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Extended until 11.59pm Wednesday 16 August 2023
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Max Value
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$250
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Duration
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1 Semester
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No of Scholarships available
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20
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Payment
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$250 after census date
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Special Conditions
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Essential
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- Must be a resident of the Kimberley region
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Selection Criteria
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Essential
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- 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
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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:

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