The Mental Health Nursing, Allied Health and Psychology Scholarships Program is an Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care initiative. The program provides a range of scholarships for mental health nurses, allied health professionals and psychologists to undertake studies in mental health related fields.

The Undergraduate Psychology scholarship provides funding for students to undertake undergraduate psychology studies. 5% of scholarships will be prioritised to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. 5% of scholarships will be prioritised to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Funding under this scholarship is for applicants who meet the following criteria:

• Are an Australian citizens or permanent resident
• Are enrolled or intending to enrol in undergraduate studies in 2023
• Are planning to progress to full registration as a psychologist working in a mental health setting.

Scholarships will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee and will be based on how you address the following criteria:

The maximum limit for each question is 200 words. It is recommended that you utilise as much of this as possible.

Please note: information collected on your rurality and being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background will be used as a selection weighting to meet workforce need.

The maximum amount of funding is from $15,000 to $30,000 per scholarship.