Mary Curran Scholarship at Australian Catholic University (ACU) 2025

Mary Curran Scholarship at Australian Catholic University (ACU) 2025

The Mary Curran Scholarship was created to aid local students undertaking the Bachelor of Nursing at ACU. This award honors the legacy of Mary Curran's parents and offers partial financial support of AUD 3,000 to help with academic expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be domestic students.
• Enrollment in the Bachelor of Nursing program within the Health Sciences course is required.
• Applicants should be in their second or third year of study as of Semester 1, 2026.
• A minimum GPA of 5.0 on the ACU seven-point scale is necessary.
• Applicants must demonstrate a significant interest in animals and their role in health and healing.

Application Requirements

Those seeking the Mary Curran Scholarship are required to provide the following materials:

• A written statement of roughly 300 words addressing:
• Motivation for selecting the nursing degree.
• Career ambitions and goals associated with the qualification.
• Explanation of their passion for animals and how it relates to their academic path.
• Information regarding any pertinent clinical placements.

Selection Process

Candidates will be chosen based on:

• The quality and relevance of the personal statement.
• Academic performance and merit.

Prospective applicants can submit their entry for the scholarship here. The cutoff date for submissions is March 1, 2026.