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Australian Government Scholarships Now Open
RCNA and the Australian Government have a range of scholarships available for Nurses, Midwives and midwifery and nursing students on offer at the moment, with more opening throughout the year.
Visit the RCNA website at www.rcna.org.au for more information on the scholarships available, and to apply.
Aged Care Nursing CPD Scholarships
The Government supports the aged care sector through the funding of training, workforce development and specialist workforce activities. As part of this commitment Continuing Professional Development aged care nursing scholarships are being offered to develop career pathways for workers in aged care. Applications opened on 9 March 2012.
Continuing Professional Development Scholarships are available for registered nurses and enrolled nurses working within the aged care sector to attend short courses conferences or workshops for Continuing Professional Development. These scholarships provide financial assistance of up to:
$5,000 per short course/workshop; and
$3,000 per applicant for conference attendance.
WHO CAN APPLY
These scholarships are available to Australian citizens or permanent residents who are currently working in the aged care sector. Scholarships are available to registered nurses and enrolled nurses who undertake a short course, conference or workshop.
Applications for the scholarships opened on 9 March 2012 and will close on 27 April 2012. Interested nurses should contact the Royal College of Nursing Australia on 1800 116 696 or download information packs at www.rcna.org.au or email scholarships@rcna.org.au.
Aged Care Nurse Re-Entry Scholarships
The Government supports the aged care sector through the funding of training, workforce development and specialist workforce activities. As part of this commitment Nurse Re-entry aged care nursing scholarships are being offered to encourage nurses back into aged care sector. Applications opened on 9 March 2012.
Nurse Re-entry scholarships are available for former registered or enrolled nurses whose registration has lapsed and who are intending to participate in Nurse Re-entry studies and join the aged care sector. These scholarships provide financial assistance of up to $6,000 covering a two year period.
WHO CAN APPLY
These scholarships are available to Australian citizens or permanent residents who are former registered nurses or enrolled nurses with registration that has lapsed. Scholarships are available to nurses who have a commitment to aged care and are intending to participate in re-entry studies that will lead to re-registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Applications for the scholarships opened on 9 March 2012 and will close on 27 April 2012. Interested former nurses should contact the Royal College of Nursing Australia on 1800 116 696 or download information packs at www.rcna.org.au or email scholarships@rcna.org.au.
Grants and Scholarships
ANF Educational Grants
ANF offers up to 15 educational grants each year to eligible members worth up to $200 each. Grants are to be used to assist members with professional development.
Eligibility:
- Have two years of financial membership with the ANF
- Not have received an ANF grant in the previous three years
- Use the grant for seminars relevant to your nursing practice, patient care or ANF organisationally (excludes formal academic studies)
- Demonstrate that all other relevant avenues for funding have been considered
- Complete an ANF proforma application
Successful applicants must submit a written report to the ANF which may be printed in Infusion
UTAS School of Nursing and Midwifery Rural and Remote Funding
Rural Remote funding provides students with assistance to complete nursing placements in a rural area. Click here for more information.
Grant Search
Grant Search is a website that contains details of roughly 650 grants and scholarships related to nursing and health, and nurses can perform free searches or opt to subscribe to the database for seven days. Click here for more information.
Post Graduate Scholarship Search
Post Graduate Scholarship Search contains information about scholarships for Australian students wishing to study at home or abroad, and for international students wishing to study in Australia. Click here for more information.
Jeanne Foster Scholarship
The Cancer Council of Tasmania offers multiple scholarships and grants for health professionals. Click here for more information or call the Cancer Council of Tasmania on 13 11 20.
RCNA Scholarships
The RCNA support and administer a large range of scholarships for nurses and students. Click here for more information or email RCNA.
For details on any of these scholarship, grants or funding, please contact ANF.
We are continually updating this list. Please let us know about any other scholarships or donations suited to our members.
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