Di Francis Memorial Community Health Award

The Di Francis Memorial Community Health Award is offered by La Trobe University to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents at the beginning of second or third year of Bachelors of Nursing or Midwifery. The students intending to participate in clinical placement in community health sector can contest for this award. The award was introduced upon receiving by an initial donation from Fran Sheean. Currently, the award is administered by Bendigo Tertiary Education Anniversary Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria/Scholarship Guidelines

To be eligible, an applicant:

• Should meet the eligibility criteria of the program. and
• Should outline how this award will benefit the applicant in offsetting the cost of placement.

Note: Preference will be given to applicants whose clinical placements are remote and 150 kilometers from their term address.

Upon receiving the award:

• Should attend Bendigo Prize Ceremony and should agree to publish his or her name as the bursary awardee.

How to apply

The scholarship can be availed by submitting an online application form.