Scholarships

VST STROKE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5pm Friday 23RD MAY 2025

ARE YOU A NURSE OR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WORKING IN STROKE CARE AT A VST SITE?

APPLICATION OPEN

Applications are now open for the 2025 scholarship. VST is offering two scholarships to support nurses and allied health professionals working in acute/sub-acute stroke care at VST sites to attend one of two Australian Stroke Conferences.

WHAT IS IT?

Each scholarship is valued at $1500, payable directly to the successful applications for the purposes of registration and travel costs. The two conferences to select from are:

  • Smart Strokes 2025, Newcastle, NSW 15-17 October, 2025.

  • Australian & New Zealand Stroke Organisation Conference (ANZSOC) Hobart 2 - 5 September, 2025

Successful applicants will be assessed according to key selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

How do I apply?

Complete the VST Stroke Scholarship - 2025 Application Form making sure that you address all criteria. The application form can be found here, or by scanning the QR code below. Submission to be in by 5pm Friday 23 May, 2025.

Recommended length of application: 2 pages

WANT MORE INFORMATION

Reach out to VST.support@ambulance.vic.gov.au or call 03 8877 2903.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The VST Stroke Scholarship Program is made possible by the generous donations from the Barham Koondrook community in memory of Robert (Bob) Sheldrick.