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Greenwood-Tomkys Scholarship in Midwifery

This scholarship will not open for applications in 2025.

In support of a student commencing their studies in the Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry), UniSQ will offer one Greenwood-Tomkys Scholarship in Midwifery, in 2024.


The Greenwood-Tomkys Fund originated from the Estate of the late Betty Greenwood and was established in collaboration with her sister, the late Valery Tomkys. The fund is dedicated to the memory of the Tomkys family and Betty's spouse Jim. Betty and Valery, along with their sister Lesley, are the children of Jack and Mary Tomkys, who resided in Toowoomba for an extended period and whom also had agricultural interests in Murphy’s Creek.

The fund serves as a means to offer bursaries, scholarships, and additional educational support to students specialising in nursing and various allied health professions. Financial assistance is granted to students facing economic challenges in pursuing their studies.

 
Value
The Greenwood-Tomkys Scholarship in Midwifery will have a maximum value of $16 000 to be paid over two years.

To be eligible for this midwifery scholarship, applicants must:

  • be a domestic student currently residing in Australia
  • be a commencing student
  • be intending to enrol full-time at UniSQ in the Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) in Study Period 1 2024 (e.g., Semester 1 2024).

For further details, please view the Scholarship Award Conditions.

Applicants must:

  • address each personal statement question below (250 words maximum per question):
    • what influenced and motivated you to choose your intended study program at UniSQ
    • how you see yourself as a future professional within your field
  • provide evidence of academic achievement as directed in the application process:
    • high school report card or post-secondary academic history (transcript of results) e.g., school, TAFE etc.
  • provide evidence of your current financial circumstances.

Please Note: If an applicant holds other UniSQ awarded scholarships, this may be taken into consideration in selection. There are some scholarships that cannot be held together.

Application must be made via the UniSQ Scholarships Online Application Management System.

If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual.
 
Applications for the Greenwood-Tomkys Scholarship in Midwifery close on Monday 4 March 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

University of Southern Queensland
Phone:  1800 269 500
Email:  study@unisq.edu.au

UniSQ reserves the right to alter the conditions of the scholarship/bursary based upon exceptional circumstances.  UniSQ reserves the right to not award the scholarship/bursary in a given year.