Scholarships

Here is some information about our scholarship program

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) offers Midwifery Scholarships to suitably qualified Registered Nurses with a background in critical care. Through this scholarship program, nurses will receive financial assistance of up to $10,000 to complete a midwifery qualification and become a Flight Nurse with RFDS.

The Midwifery Scholarship is generously supported by the Dalara Foundation and the Maureen Stevenson Foundation.

As part of your application, you’ll need to demonstrate:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a critical care environment — either a recognised regional or tertiary hospital Emergency Department (with 24-hour in-department medical coverage) and/or a recognised Intensive Care Unit
• Evidence of application or acceptance into a relevant midwifery course commencing in 2026, or current enrolment in a course due for completion in 2026
• A commitment to work at any RFDS (Queensland Section) base within 12 months of completing your midwifery studies
• Valid working rights in Australia

In addition, we offer Future employment opportunity with Australia’s leading aeromedical provider.

Additional Requirements

Before starting as a Flight Nurse, candidates may need to complete a pre-employment medical, undergo drug and alcohol testing, and provide evidence of immunisation against vaccine-preventable diseases. A current, unrestricted driver’s licence and ASIC card are essential. Candidates must also successfully complete the RFDS and Queensland Health credentialing process.
Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.