Nursing Scholarships
At The TLR Foundation, we’re truly grateful for the care nurses provide to patients and their families. Every day, nurses support people through diagnosis, treatment, transplant, and recovery. They bring skill, compassion, and calm to some of the most challenging times patients and families will ever face.
Supporting nursing education is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen that care. TLR’s Nursing Scholarships support nurses to complete a Master of Cancer & Haematology Nursing at the University of Sydney, helping them become specialists in cancer care and leaders within their teams.
TLR's Nursing Scholarships
The TLR Nursing Scholarships are named in memory of Trace Richey and Allan Frenkel, two people whose lives and stories continue to shape our work. These scholarships honour their legacy by supporting nurses to become specialists in cancer care and strengthening the care patients and families receive when it matters most.
Created through years of community fundraising and support, the scholarships are perpetual, creating impact that lasts well beyond a single nurse or year. The Trace Richey Nursing Scholarship has been awarded since 2022, and the Allan Frenkel Nursing Scholarship will be awarded for the first time in 2027. Together, they reflect a long term commitment to specialist cancer nursing and better outcomes for patients.
How to apply for a nursing scholarship
TLR’s Nursing Scholarships are funded by The TLR Foundation and administered by the University of Sydney. The university manages the application process and awards the scholarships as part of the Master of Cancer & Haematology Nursing.
While we don’t assess applications ourselves, we encourage eligible nurses to explore the program and apply when applications are open. These scholarships support registered nurses who want to specialise in cancer care and grow their impact within clinical teams.
Application details, timelines, and eligibility requirements are managed by the University of Sydney. For questions, contact the Scholarships Office on (02) 8627 1444 or email scholarships.office@sydney.edu.au
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- be a registered nurse working in a relevant clinical area
- be enrolled in or planning to enrol in a Master of Cancer & Haematology Nursing at the University of Sydney.
Steps To Apply
- Check eligibility
make sure you meet the criteria listed above and review the TLR Nursing Scholarship page for information - Submit your application
Apply through the University of Sydney’s scholarship portal, including your academic records and a personal statement outlining your goals - Provide Supporting Documents
Submit any required references or additional documents as part if the application process
Empowering Nurses Through Scholarships
TLR’s Nursing Scholarships are about more than funding study. They’re about backing nurses who want to grow in their field and provide the highest level of care to people being treated for blood cancers.
By supporting advanced education in cancer and haematology nursing, these scholarships help nurses build deeper knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills. That expertise doesn’t stop with one nurse. It’s shared with colleagues, passed on through teams, and felt by patients and families every day.
The impact of these scholarships is best understood through the voices of the people behind them. Hear from Mary, TLR’s first scholarship recipient, alongside leaders in cancer nursing, on what this support means for nurses and the care they provide.
FAQ's
Who is eligible for a nursing scholarship?
TLR’s Nursing Scholarships support registered nurses who want to specialise in cancer care through postgraduate study. Eligibility criteria and selection are managed by the University of Sydney as part of the Master of Cancer & Haematology Nursing.
What does the Master of Cancer & Haematology Nursing cover?
When will I know the outcome of my application?
Helping nurses become specialists in cancer care
Made possible through community support
TLR’s Nursing Scholarships support registered nurses to complete postgraduate study through the Master of Cancer & Haematology Nursing at the University of Sydney.
This happens through years of community fundraising and donations. That support helps fund specialist nursing education and ensures more nurses can build the skills, confidence, and leadership needed to care for people being treated for blood cancers.