Student Bursaries

is pleased to offer 1 bursary of $2000.

Student Bursary Applications now open for 2022!

AUSTRALIAN NATURALCARE supports ANPA students because of the significant contribution Naturopaths make in improving the health of Australians.


The ANPA is committed to the preservation of the legacy of naturopathy created more than one hundred years ago. Strong traditions must be kept alive to ensure the future of the naturopathic profession. Naturopathy students will contribute to this legacy by reading, writing, describing, clarifying and understanding the essential foundational concepts that are the core essence of how and why the profession of naturopathy is timeless.

Naturopathy has existed for more than one hundred years. Naturopathic care continues to be as effective today for acute and chronic conditions because it is based on timeless principles. Naturopathy is an art informed by science with a holistic approach that seeks to treat the individual as a whole, rather than the sum of their parts.

To support these traditions, the ANPA and AUSTRALIAN NATURALCARE are offering a $2000 bursary to assist students in their studies.

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Applications now open for 2022!

Who can apply:

  • 3rd or 4th year students
  • Enrolled in a Bachelor of Naturopathy program at an accredited Australian educational institution
  • ANPA student members

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Essay Topics:

This year, there are three essay topics to select from to encourage students to pick a topic close to their heart.

Topic 1: Fever – Feature or bug?

  1. Explore the clinical significance, historic context and naturopathic approach to understanding and managing fever.
  2. Include a case study that illustrates the important considerations and various aspects of fever management.
  3. Describe what is unique about the naturopathic approach and how it is different from that of mainstream medicine, integrative medicine and functional medicine.

Topic 2: How ‘natural’ can naturopathy be in a globalised world impacted by climate change.

  1. Explore the clinical significance, historic context and impact of globalisation and climate change on naturopathic care.
  2. Include a case study that illustrates the important considerations and various aspects of provision and management of natural therapies.
  3. Describe what is unique about the naturopathic approach and how it is different from that of mainstream medicine, integrative medicine and functional medicine.

Topic 3: Naturopathy and the virtual shift in clinical consultations and operations

  1. Explore the clinical significance, historic context and impact of shift to virtual consultations on naturopathic care.
  2. Include a case study that illustrates the important considerations and various aspects of provision and management of natural therapies.
  3. Describe what is unique about the naturopathic approach and how it is different from that of mainstream medicine, integrative medicine and functional medicine.

Essay Requirements: 

  • Word document format
  • 1500 word count (±10%, not including references)
  • References in APA style
  • Document name to include your Surname, Initial, year and ‘Bursary Submission (eg. ‘Smith, J 2020 Bursary Submission)
  • Cover sheet to include:
    • Essay title
    • Name
    • Student number
    • Education provider location
    • Preferred contact details
  • Email submission to admin@anpa.asn.au
  • Subject “ANPA Student Bursary Submission
  • Content, spelling, grammar and layout will all be considered.
  • Use diagrams or graphics where appropriate – abide by copyright rules, credit creators or create originals where necessary

Key Dates

  • Applications OPEN:            1/08/2022
  • Submissions CLOSE:          31/08/2022
  • Winners announced:           30/09/2022

Important Information

  • Winning essay will be published in ANPA e-news and on ANPA website, as well as on AUSTRALIAN NATURALCARE media.
  • Winner will be interviewed for e-news about their essay
  • Winner will be promoted on social media platforms.