ACIPC International Conference Scholarship – First Nations

ACIPC Conference Scholarships are awarded each year to financial members to assist in reducing some of the out-of-pocket expenses associated with attending the Conference​.
Attendance at the Conference will enable members with infection prevention and control responsibilities to acquire, develop and maintain knowledge and skills. It also provides the opportunity for members to network with like-minded colleagues.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must identify as Māori, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
• Applicants must be financial members of ACIPC,and have been a member for at least twelve months.
• Applicants must be residents of Australia or New Zealand
• Applicants must be currently employed in the area of infection prevention and control or working in a field closely associated with infection prevention and control.
• Attendance at the conference must be relevant to the applicant’s current practice.
• Applicants must NOT be a member/office bearer of the ACIPC Board of Directors.
• Scholarships are offered to ACIPC members who are required to fund their own attendance at the conference.

Terms & Conditions

• The scholarships will be awarded to two current financial members of ACIPC.
• Individual applications will be judged on the selection criteria.
• The successful applicants may be asked to provide feedback to colleagues and peers on the college and conference website.

Scholarship Inclusions

Two individual scholarships, including:

• $3,500 bursary to assist with out-of-pocket travel and accommodation expenses.
• Complimentary in-person conference registration including attendance at a pre-conference workshop and social events.  

Application Information Required

Applicants will be required to complete the online form and upload the following: 

• A cover letter, uploaded as a Word document, which highlights your infection prevention and control activities and includes how attendance at this conference benefits: 
  • your current practice 
  • your longer-term goals 
  • your ongoing commitment to your area of practice 
• A current Curriculum Vitae, uploaded as a Word document, no more than 2-3 pages 

Submitting your application

Applications can be submitted electronically via the link below.

Applications for the 2025 Conference Scholarships will close at 5:00 pm AEST on Wednesday, 20 August

Please contact the office if you have any questions  office@acipc.org.au