SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAMS

Scholarships available to study the program of your choice!

What's in it for me?

Financial support for a study program of your choice
Build your knowledge, skills and confidence
Continue your professional development
Accelerate your career at Opal HealthCare
Bring joy to those we care for

What are Scholarships for?

Opal HealthCare Scholarships provide financial support for team members wishing to develop their skills through tertiary studies that will benefit their role, career development and help bring joy to those we care for.

"After 3 years of study through an Opal HealthCare Scholarship, I've completed my Diploma of Dementia Care at the University of Tasmania. Thank you very much for giving me this great opportunity, I've learned so much. I definitely recommend the Scholarship program to our team"- Yuko

Be inspired by your fellow team!

See how Opal team are making the most of their Scholarship opportunity. After begining her career at Opal HealthCare as a registered nurse, Vinni credits the Opal HealthCare's scholarship programs for supporting her career growth with exciting learning opportunities. To learn more about her journey, click here.

Popular Courses!

Hundreds of team members have participated in the Opal HealthCare Scholarship program since 2019.

Check out some of the most popular courses our team are enrolled in, supported by an Opal HealthCare Scholarship.

Bachelor of Nursing

Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Management

Graduate Diploma in Aged Care Management

Diploma of Nursing

Diploma of Dementia Care

Diploma of Health and Wellbeing

Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

Master of Business Administration

Am I eligible for a Scholarship?

To qualify you must meet the following criteria:

Minimum 12 months' employment with Opal HealthCare
Must be current permanent full time or part time Opal HealthCare team member with a sound performance record
Be an Australian citizen/resident

Note: To apply for the WSU Aged Care Management courses you must be in a leadership role such as General Manager or Care Manager.

Apply today!

It's simple and quick to submit your application.

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We'll get back to you in 7-14 days

Apply now for a Nursing Scholarship or other Scholarships relevant to your aged care career

* Mandatory Fields

Opal HealthCare Payroll ID*

First Name

Last Name

Email Address*

Mobile number

Which Care Community do you work at?

In which regional HUB are you located?

Who is your manager?

Length of time at Opal HealthCare? In years and months.

Your Employment type

Your current job role at Opal HealthCare

Have you spoken to your manager about this development opportunity?

Your manager needs to endorse you for the course so be sure to speak to them. We will be asking them to verify and support this application.

What program do you want to enrol in?

Tell us why you would like to do this program?

Have you participated in another academy program? If yes, select from the list below.

Did you complete the program?

FAQs

What is a Scholarship?

A scholarship is a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded based on academic or other achievement. How scholarships work at Opal HealthCare is that after you pay for your course, Opal will reimburse you in accordance with the arrangements detailed in your Scholarship confirmation letter

How do I receive payment?

After being accepted in your course program, you’ll send through the invoice receipt for the course along with a completed ‘Team Reimbursement Form’. Those documents will then be processed, and you’ll be reimbursed accordingly

How many times can I apply?

There is no limit to the number of Scholarships a team member may apply for.

What are the consequences of withdrawing from the program?

If you've been reimbursed funds for your studies and then withdraw from the course, you'll be required to repay those funds to Opal HealthCare.

Are there flexible study options?

Opal HealthCare will provide 2 paid study leave days to attend examinations if required, paid at your ordinary rate of pay. This study leave will be in addition to your current leave types and should be coordinated in advance with your manager.

Who can apply?

Please refer to the Eligibility section above to see if you meet the requirements. If you don't currently meet the Scholarship requirements you may wish to consider Traineeships and Apprenticeships as an alternative.

What if my university of choice isn't listed?

If your preferred university isn't listed, please include the university name in the scholarship application form under "Other".

Why do I need to sign and what do I do with the Scholarship letter?

Signing the letter enters you and Opal HealthCare into a legal agreement. This is because by agreeing to provide you with this study assistance, Opal HealthCare is making a significant investment in your professional development and views this as a mutual commitment by both parties. Please read the terms and conditions in your scholarship letter carefully. Please sign the letter and email it to your manager.

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