Bullwinkel Scholars Program:

ACN Institute of Leadership Program Scholarship

Before applying, we strongly encourage all applicants to visit our NurseClick article 'Meet the Bangka Island Nurses' to learn more about 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.


It's important to understand the history and significance of this scholarship initiative.


Supported by Department of Health and Aged Care and Department of Defence.


Proudly sponsored by Aspen Medical Foundation and Serco.


Applications close by 11:59 pm AEDT, Sunday 17 November 2024.

Personal details


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Did you receive an ACN scholarship within the past three years ?*
How did you hear about this scholarship ?*

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Selection questions

Applications are open to nurses from all specialities within the nursing profession who aspire to be a leader at whatever stage of their career, who can demonstrate their commitment to:

  • the nursing profession;
  • their own investment in personal and professional development;
  • contribute over and above their position description to deliver the care that all Australians deserve;
  • successful applicants will demonstrate the attributes and qualities that have cemented the respect and regard the nursing profession holds today.


Applications that do not demonstrate commitment to the nursing profession, improving patient and health outcomes, or exemplify the values of the nurses who made the ultimate sacrifice on Radji Beach, Bangka Island will not be considered.


Under the following headings, please describe how your application addresses the criteria.

It is recommended that you write between 300-500 words.

It is recommended that you write between 300-500 words.

It is recommended that you write between 300-500 words.


Documents required

  • letter of support from employer confirming your employment and position
  • Australian citizenship or permanent residency
  • up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
  • evidence of residential address, such as a current gas, electricity, or rates bill
  • current nurse registration
  • identification such as Drivers license or Passport
  • name change evidence (if name appears different on documents)

NOTE: Please attach in .doc, .pdf, .jpg or .png format. There is a limit of 10 files for this form. You may need to Zip documents.

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ACN Grants and Awards Terms and Conditions


ACN strongly recommends that you thoroughly read and save a copy of the Grants and Awards Terms and Conditions before you accept the offer. The Grants and Awards Terms and Conditions is a legally binding document and by accepting the scholarship you are agreeing to abide by the terms and any future amendments for the life of the scholarship.


ACN Grants and Awards Terms and Conditions


Declaration


The Declaration is legally binding and indicates that you have, to the best of your knowledge, provided true and correct information. There are penalties for knowingly giving false or misleading information.

Read the ACN Foundation Privacy Collection Notice.


If you have any questions please contact ACN Foundation on 1800 117 262 or email acngrants@acn.edu.au


Lodgement


Once you submit your application an acknowledgement message will pop up to confirm it has been submitted successfully, this means we have received your application. Once the ACN Foundation team processes your application you will receive an email confirming the status of your application.