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    Apply now for the Choosi Futures Grant Program

    Support for healthcare students

    In a bright and modern reception area, a woman with curly hair is smiling as she fills out a form at a counter. Behind the counter, a female receptionist in medical scrubs is working on a computer. In the background, a healthcare professional in scrubs is talking to a family with two young children, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

    Are you graduating from a healthcare, dental, nursing, optical, community pharmacy or health science certificate or diploma in 2024? You should apply for the Choosi Futures Grant Program, valued at $5,000. The grant supports students who are looking to make a difference in the field of healthcare.

    Choosi is an insurance comparison service dedicated to helping Australians make more informed decisions when purchasing insurance. Choosi is passionate about helping make a healthier Australia. As part of this commitment, they developed the annual Choosi Futures Grant Program.

    Applications for the Choosi Futures Grant Program is now closed.

    Who can apply?

    To apply for the Choosi Futures Grant Program, you must:

    • be enrolled full-time at TAFE NSW
    • be studying for a certificate or diploma in one of the following areas – health science, health science foundations, practice management, health services, assistance nursing, dental assisting, dental technology, dental services, optical dispensing, community pharmacy
    • write an essay (maximum 500 words) on why you want to work in your selected industry and the difference you hope to make in this field
    • be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia
    • not be employed by Choosi or related to an immediate family member employed by Choosi or Greenstone Financial Services Pty Ltd. This includes spouse, de facto, parent, guardian, child or sibling.

    We’re here to help

    Please remember that TAFE NSW offers multiple support services to students, including free counselling services. We understand that sharing your personal or financial circumstances may be emotionally challenging, so please don’t hesitate to access these services if you need support.

    You can arrange an appointment with a counsellor by phoning 131 601 and selecting option five, then option 2. You can also use this option to access disability services or referral to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student support services.

    Learn more about the resources available to you on the Student Services homepage.

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