Scholarships
To provide additional assistance to our students, the Geraldton Universities Centre's Hollomby Foundation operates a scholarship program for those undertaking study at the GUC. Scholarships range in value from $500 to $5,000. $22,500 in scholarships were awarded for 2011.
2012 Application Forms and Guidelines are now available.
Hollomby Foundation Scholarships in Nursing
The Hollomby Foundation provides two scholarships in nursing thanks to the generosity of business and individuals donating to the Foundation.
Entry Nursing Scholarship
Valued at $5,000, this scholarship is open students entering the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) course in 2012.
Enrolled Nurse Upskilling to Registered Nurse Scholarship
One $5,000 for a full time student or two $2,500 for part-time students are available for enrolled nurses entering the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) course in 2012.
Mid West Development Commission
This $3,000 scholarship is targeted at Geraldton school leavers from 2010 and 2011 who will commence a full time undergraduate course at the GUC in 2012.
City of Geraldton Greenough
$3,000 is offered to a new or continuing student studying full time at the GUC in 2012.
The Hon. Grant Woodhams, Member for Moore
Two $1,000 scholarships as per below:
Entry Level Scholarship
This scholarship is open to recent school leavers (under the age of 20) who have completed Year 12 and have gained entrance to a GUC course either through an ATAR, University Preparation Course or a TAFE Pathway.
Moore Scholarship
This scholarship is open to new or continuing students studying an undergraduate degree through the GUC from the Electorate of Moore.
The Shire of Northampton
Valued at $2,000, this scholarship is open to new or continuing students at the GUC residing in the Shire of Northampton.
Ian Blayney MLA, Member for Geraldton
This scholarship is valued at $1,000 and is open to new or continuing full-time students at the GUC in 2012.
St John of God Health Care Geraldton
This $1,000 scholarship is open to students in second year or above of the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) at the GUC.
Ben Knight Scholarship
A former graduate himself, Ben Knight offers a $500 scholarship to encourage men to study in the Bachelor of Education at the GUC.
Bundiyarra Community Aboriginal Corporation Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is offered by Bundiyarra Community Aboriginal Corporation to encourage Aboriginal school leavers to aspire to and participate in local university study.
Shire of Irwin Scholarship
This scholarship of $3,000 is offered for the first time in 2012. It is open to residents of the Shire of Irwin undertaking a full time undergraduate degree at GUC.
Karara Mining
GUC Nursing students interested in mining can also apply for a scholarship valued at up to $16,500 for a full degree from Karara Mining. For details on this scholarship, please visit the
Karara Mining website.
For more information on applying for scholarships, please contact Natalie Nelmes on 9920 4403 or email natalien@guc.edu.au