Scholarship Applications Open 8 April to Study Mental Health at HETI Higher Education

If you’ve been considering further study to strengthen your skills and make a greater impact in mental health care, this is your moment.

These scholarships provide fully funded opportunities for NSW Health professionals to complete postgraduate qualifications or professional development units in the Applied Mental Health Studies program. With flexible online delivery and a strong focus on real-world application, these programs are designed to fit around your work and life commitments.

These scholarships provide a meaningful way for people to strengthen their skills while continuing to deliver high quality care across the NSW Health system. ” Dr Susan Grimes, Director Mental Health and HETI Higher Education.

Why Apply Now?

Mental health care is evolving, and so is the need for skilled professionals across all stages of life, from children and young people to adults and older persons. These scholarships remove the financial barrier to study, allowing you to focus on what matters: building expertise that improves outcomes for the people you support.

Scholarship Streams Available

• Child & Youth Mental Health Services
  Specialise in perinatal, infant, child and youth mental health. Ideal for those working in early intervention, school-based programs, or youth wellbeing services.
  

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• Adult Mental Health
  Deepen your knowledge in adult mental health care across acute and community settings. Perfect for clinicians, peer workers, and allied health professionals.
  

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• Older Persons Mental Health
  Equip yourself to meet the growing need for mental health care in later life.
  

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• Professional Development Scholarships
  Complete up to two standalone units for skill-building or credit toward a future qualification without committing to a full degree.
  

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• Working with Families Scholarships
  Learn how to assess and engage families effectively and confidently apply collaborative approaches in mental health practice and your workplace.
  

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Key Details

• Applications open: 8 April 2026
• Applications close: 22 May 2026 (or earlier if funding is exhausted—apply early!)
• Funding: Fully covers course fees (up to 600 hours for award courses; two units for professional development)
• Delivery: Online, flexible five-week blocks
• Eligibility: NSW Health employees who meet scholarship criteria
• Note: Enrolment using the scholarship needs to commence within two teaching periods of receiving it

Ready to Apply?

Don’t wait. These scholarships are competitive and will close once funding is allocated. Visit the HETI Higher Education website to prepare to submit your application and take the next step in your mental health education journey.

View available scholarships and how to apply