Icon Radiation Therapist Scholarship Program 2026

This program provides financial support to students studying Radiation Therapy in exchange for a commitment to work for three years at a sponsoring Icon Cancer Centre after graduation and AHPRA registration.

You must:

• Be an Australian citizen or have valid working rights.
• Be enrolled (or eligible to enrol) in an approved Radiation Therapy course and be in or about to commence your final year of study before becoming eligible for AHPRA registration.
• Be able to commit to a 3-year work term at a participating Icon Cancer Centre.
• Meet pre-employment checks and academic performance requirements.

Depending on your entry stream:

• Stipend Payments: Up to $20,000/year (pro-rata), paid fortnightly.
• Additional Fund Pool (AFP): Up to $10,000 for relocation to your employing centre and/or placement costs during your final year of study.

• Stipend payments are subject to income tax.
• Reimbursements are paid on presentation of tax invoices and are income tax free.

Find out more about your scholarship tax obligations

Ability to study part-time while on the scholarship will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Payments in these cases will be pro-rata based on your study load (EFTSL). Extending your study period does not increase the total scholarship amount.

• Maintain an average GPA consistent with a Credit Average.
• Pass all units.
• Submit transcripts at the conclusion of each semester/trimester.
• Provide placement feedback and attend regular sponsor centre meetings.

• You must cover the cost of re-enrolment.
• You may be asked to submit a written explanation.
• Repeated failure may lead to termination of the scholarship and repayment of funds.

1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
2. Complete written responses to 4–6 questions.
3. Shortlisting and sponsor centre allocation.
4. Panel interview.
5. Offer and agreement signing.

You can indicate your preferred locations during your application, but your final work location is based on merit and workforce need.

You will know where you are going to be placed prior to accepting the scholarship.

You’ll transition into a permanent employment contract at your sponsor centre for three years.

You may be required to repay the scholarship if:

• You don’t complete your course.
• You don’t start or complete your agreed employment term.
• You breach the agreement or Code of Conduct.

Yes. Being a recipient of the scholarship does not prevent you from working during your studies. Please note that there may be tax implications as your scholarship payments are assessable income. Please refer to the Australian Taxation Office Income Tax Calculator or consult your accountant or tax advisor.

If you relocate early, you may be offered casual or part-time work at your sponsor centre in an administration or support role.

• A dedicated mentor at your sponsor centre.
• Regular check-ins and support throughout your studies.

• Look out for advertisements via your university, Icon Careers, ASMIRT, and social media.
• Attend a Q&A session hosted online or through your university.
• Contact your university placement officer or reach out to the Icon team directly.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, academic transcript and written responses to the questions listed below. Each document should be submitted separately in either .pdf or .docx format.

Questions:

1. Scholarship benefit: Outline the benefit that this scholarship would provide you (100 – 150 words).
2. Achievements and memberships: Describe all your relevant achievements and community memberships (sports, activities, honours, awards) (150 – 200 words).
3. Challenges in rural/regional areas: Moving to, living, working, and studying in rural/regional areas can present challenges. What challenges do you anticipate, and how will you overcome them? (200 – 300 words).
4. Community engagement: How do you plan to engage with and contribute to the local community outside your professional responsibilities? (150 – 200 words).
5. Values-based organisation: Icon is a values-based organisation. Choose three of Icon’s values and describe what each means to you (Energy, Innovate, Connect, On-Purpose, and Nurture). Please provide a brief example of how you’ve demonstrated these values recently (250 – 350 words).

The shortlisting process is designed to identify the most suitable candidates based on their responses to the application requirements. The steps involved are as follows:

1. Screening: All applications are reviewed to ensure they meet the basic eligibility criteria, including submission of required documents such as cover letter, resume, academic transcript, and written responses to specified questions. If you are missing documents, or don’t meet the criteria, you may be asked to provide additional information or resubmit your application.
2. Document review: Each application is carefully evaluated. The cover letters and resumes are assessed for relevant experience, skills, and achievements. The academic transcript is reviewed to verify academic excellence. Written responses to the questions are analysed for clarity, relevance, and depth of insight.
3. Shortlisting: Applications are ranked based on the quality of the application and the preferred work location. Depending on the number of available positions, those ranked higher will proceed to the next stage.
4. Notification: Candidates are notified and invited to process to the next stage of the selection process. Those not shortlisted are also informed, with feedback provided where possible.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview, either in person or via video conferencing. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you better and for you to understand our organisation, and your sponsor centre better – so come prepared to ask us questions.

You may be asked behavioural, situational, or technical questions. Please come prepared to answer questions clearly, concisely, and in a structured manner. The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is often a good way to present your answers.

After the interview, the panel will evaluate your performance. Feedback will be provided, and successful candidates will progress to the next stage.

Before extending a formal training agreement, we will conduct a series of final pre-offer checks to ensure that you meet the necessary requirements. These checks include:

• Reference checks: We will contact the professional references you provided to verify your previous employment, performance, and suitability for a scholarship and future employment.
• Enrolment verification: We will contact your university to ensure that you are enrolled and have no outstanding disciplinary actions that could affect your ability to complete your studies.
• Background checks: This includes criminal history checks and working with children checks (if relevant).
• Work rights verification: We will confirm that you have the legal right to work in Australia once you are qualified.
• Vaccination status checks: We will confirm that you have the required vaccinations to be placed in and work in our centres once you are qualified.

Upon successful completion of the pre-offer checks, we will extend a formal training agreement to you. This agreement will outline the terms and conditions of your scholarship, and any other relevant details.