The ‘Sul’ Stuart Fraser Memorial Scholarship was established to honour the person and nursing accomplishments of the late Matron Harriet ‘Sul’ Stuart Fraser who had a long and distinguished nursing career in New South Wales. Four scholarships available to registered nurses wishing to undertake ACN’s Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing. The scholarship covers the cost of the course fees, valued $8,000. Applicants must have been an ACN member for at least the past three years or more.
Eligibility criteria
- Years of Nursing experience (postgraduate) – must have a minimum of one year postgraduate experience to be eligible
- Must be an ACN member for at least the past three years or more.
- Must provide ACN Membership number
- Currently work in a perioperative environment
Documents required
- AHPRA registration certificate
- Proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency
- CV
- Employer details and Proof of employment
- Two nursing referees’ details (one should be current manager)
Referees
- Two nursing references are required. One referee should be your current manager. The ACN review committee may contact these referees as part of the assessment process for the scholarships.
Selection criteria
- Discuss why undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing will be of benefit to the perioperative/surgical patients in your workplace.
- Discuss how undertaking the course will be of benefit to your own professional development in perioperative /surgical nursing.
Applicants must complete the selection questions and the declaration included in this application.
Applicants will be notified by email of the outcome of their application.
Applications
Applications closed.

