The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has opened their latest round of scholarships. Explore current opportunities and find your professional development pathway with support from the ACN Foundation.
Applications for all scholarships close on 13 October 2025.
Leadership programs:
The ACN Foundation is offering leadership scholarships for ACN’s Institute of Leadership programs. These scholarships are designed for nurses ready to shape the future of healthcare. Whether you’re pursuing research, policy, governance, or executive leadership, these scholarships provide the financial support and recognition to help you lead with impact.
- Emerging Research Leader Program Scholarship – 15 Available – ACN Members only
- Emerging Policy Leader Program Scholarship – 5 Available– ACN Members only
- Executive Leadership Program – Pacific Nations Nurses Scholarship –2 spots available.
Bullwinkel Scholars Program:
These scholarships are offered in honour of the memory and sacrifice of the 21 nurses who were massacred at Radji Beach on Bangka Island, Indonesia, in February 1942, along with the sole survivor Lt Col Vivian Bullwinkel.
There are 21 scholarships available for nurses to pursue a relevant Institute of Leadership course, plus one study travel opportunity for a registered nurse to study best practice either interstate or internationally.
Scholarships include:
- ACN’s Institute of Leadership Program Scholarship – 21 available.
- Study Travel Scholarship – 1 available.
Endometriosis care:
In partnership with Endometriosis Australia, this scholarship supports nurses passionate about improving outcomes for people living with endometriosis. It’s a chance to gain specialist education and contribute to a growing area of need in women’s health.
- Single Unit of Study in Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis – 20 scholarships available.