The Bullwinkel Scholars Leadership Program Scholarship forms part of the Bullwinkel Scholars Program, funded by the Bullwinkel Project. Scholarship recipients are known as the Bullwinkel Scholars. Twenty-one scholarships honour the nurses, with an additional scholarship awarded in the name of Vivian Bullwinkel.
Valued up to $10,000 for enrolment into an appropriate ACN Institute of Leadership program together with a contribution towards the cost of attending. There are 21 scholarships available. Applicants must be a registered nurse and meet the relevant prerequisites for the Leadership program they wish to complete and agree to the ACN Foundation Scholarship Terms and Conditions.
Applications close 11:59pm AEDT, Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Number of scholarships: 21
Value of scholarship: $10,000
ACN Institute of Leadership Programs
Under the Bullwinkel Scholars Leadership Program Scholarship, there are three Leadership Programs available:
Nurse Manager Leadership Program
The Nurse Manager Leadership Program — A career developer for those in, or those aspiring to, nurse unit management roles, focused on building practical skills to influence and manage self, others, resources, and operations, benefiting staff, the community, and those receiving care.
Nurse Director Leadership Program
The Nurse Director Leadership Program — A career consolidator for driven nurses who want to supplement their professional experience with a challenging leadership intensive to advance their careers.
Nurse Executive Leadership Program
The Nurse Executive Leadership Program — A career accelerator for ambitious nurses who want to strengthen their influence and command respect and recognition.
If you require further information or require assistance to complete your application form, please contact the Scholarships Team.
Phone: 1800 061 660 (charges may apply)
Email: scholarships@acn.edu.au