Nicole King Scholarship

Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

2 Feb 2026

Applications close

8 Mar 2026

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The Nicole King Scholarship was established in 2021.

To establish in perpetuity one or more scholarships for students of cancer and palliative care nursing at the University and each scholarship is to be called “The Nicole King Scholarship”.

Benefits

Up to $10,469 in 2026 (based on accrued income of the fund). 1 or more applicants may be awarded, at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, students must be undertaking a Graduate Research program (MPhil or PhD) with a focus on Cancer and Palliative care nursing. Applicants are required to submit:

1. An online Financial Aid Grant application through Melbourne Scholarships

2. An application form including a brief written submission (max 500 words) including:

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

A personal statement detailing interest and/or experience in the area of cancer and palliative care nursing; and
A statement outlining how the scholarship will assist in completing their studies.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed on:

Financial need
Personal statement

Conditions

The recipient/s will provide a 500 word report on the benefits of the scholarship, required within twelve months of receiving the scholarship. The recipient will be invited to attend the Department of Nursing, Awards and Graduation event.

Application

How to apply

Submit an online Financial Aid Grant application (Deadline 8 March) through Melbourne Scholarships using this link: https://unimelb-scholarships.smartygrants.com.au/SFA
Once you have submitted your online Financial Aid Grant application, please complete the following application form, noting that you will need to attach
1. a personal statement detailing interest and/or experience in the area of cancer and palliative care nursing; and
2. a statement outlining how the scholarship will assist in completing your studies.
The word count of both statements together should not exceed 500 words.
You will need to combine them into one PDF document and submit them via the following Qualtrics form: https://q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_3Pq03054dRmYHZ4

Enquiries:

For any questions, please contact shs-research@unimelb.edu.au

When will I know the outcome?

Successful applicants will be notified via email Mid-May 2026.

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