OpenFieldDestination Australia Regional Scholarship at ACU Ballarat
Australian Government scholarship designed to attract domestic and international students to study nursing or paramedicine in regional Victoria.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Competitive ATAR or equivalent high school credential (minimum 75.00 equivalent)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 (with minimum 7.0 across all four components)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Proof of residential address in regional Victoria during study, and personal commitment statement
- Recommendation letters
- 2 personal or academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- AUD $15,000 per year for up to 4 years of full-time regional study
- Application fee
- AUD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- AUD $8,900/year (Domestic CSP) / AUD $31,500/year (International)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 5, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Australian Catholic University, Ballarat Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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