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La Trobe University
Division of Nursing & Midwifery

Scholarships

You may be eligible to apply for the following scholarships:

Department of Health, Postgraduate Palliative Care Scholarships

The Department of Health is offering 20 scholarships for medical, nursing and allied health professionals to undertake graduate or postgraduate study in the area of palliative care from 2009. Palliative Care Victoria will be administering this program for the third consecutive year.

Applications will be assessed on the basis of previous education and clinical experience related to palliative care and the applicant's demonstrated or stated commitment to continue or commence employment in the palliative care sector.

Scholarships of up to $3000 per year are available for people undertaking approved courses.

The closing date for this scholarship is 27 November 2009.

For further information on the guidelines, list of suggested courses and to access an application form please visit http://www.pallcarevic.asn.au/.

Department of Health, Nurse Practitioner Scholarships

Applications for Nurse Practitioner scholarships for courses being undertaken in 2010 are now invited from eligible nurses/midwives

The closing date for this scholarship is 7 December 2009.

For further information on the guidelines, and application form please visit http://www.health.vic.gov.au/nursing/furthering/practitioner/nurse-practitioner-scholarships/.

McGrath Foundation Scholarship ($10,000)

The McGrath Foundation Scholarship will provide financial support for two students to complete either the postgraduate certificate or the postgraduate diploma in Breast Care Nursing at La Trobe University. Both the postgraduate certificate and diploma form part of the Master of Nursing (Breast Care). These studies are recognised both nationally and internationally and provide an educational platform for the Breast Care Nurse to speak with authority.

Selection Criteria

Choice of applicant will be based on the following criteria:

  • Applicant from remote and rural areas will be given priority
  • Applicant is not receiving any other source of funding
  • Knowledge and appreciation of McGrath Foundation values and objectives

Documentation

  • A written outline on what your studies will bring to the practice as a Breast Care Nurse (the written paper should be no more than 500 words [3-4 points] outlining why you should be supported by the McGrath Foundation to undertake further studies in Breast Care Nursing)
  • A letter of support from your employer
  • Current CV
  • Completed the application form (PDF file - 90KB)

All the documents should be sent to:
Liz Pascoe
Stream Coordinator: Postgraduate Cancer Courses
P.O. Box 5555, Level 4 Austin Tower
Heidelberg 3084

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the McGrath Foundation Scholarship please contact Liz Pascoe:
Phone: +613 9496 4465
Email: E.Pascoe@latrobe.edu.au

Process

Successful applicants will be chosen by the La Trobe University Stream Coordinator: Postgraduate Cancer Courses and the subject coordinator at The Cancer Council Victoria. A summary of short listed applicants will be sent to McGrath Foundation for further review and recommendation.

The scholarship will be provided in advance to successful applicants.

Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group

2010 Scholarships

  • Sr Mary Felix and June Allen Scholarships
  • Marea Fennell Scholarship
  • Travel Grants

More details may be found on the web site http://www.vpng.org.au/scholarships.html.

Dept of Human Services Victoria
Postgraduate Scholarships in Specialty Nursing Courses

Nurses undertaking postgraduate study in the targeted specialties are invited to apply to the Nurse Policy Branch for scholarship funding.

The targeted nursing specialties are:

  • Aged Care
  • Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Maternal & Child Health
  • Midwifery (preference to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to rural practice)
  • Critical Care (including intensive care, coronary care, and emergency nursing)
  • Perioperative
  • Mental Health
  • Nurse Practitioner Masters programs.

Award

Scholarships will be made available for an amount of up to $3,000 as a contribution towards course fees.

Duration

Scholarship funding is granted for a 12 month period only.

Eligibility

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia; provide evidence of current Nurses Board of Victoria registration in the relevant division of the Register (maternal & child health applicants must also demonstrate midwifery notation); and be currently practicing or seeking employment in the Victorian public health sector.

It is not a requirement that students be enrolled at the time of submitting the application for scholarship funding however it is necessary to provide details of pending enrolment.

All courses must provide an award qualification by a university. Preference will be given to students undertaking graduate certificate level studies. Master level studies must be clinically based and will be considered on a case by case basis. Students applying for a nurse practitioner scholarship must be undertaking a clinical masters program, a nurse practitioner masters, a therapeutic medication management module or equivalent units of study for nurse practitioner preparation.

Applications from students who have been able to secure a Commonwealth Supported Place (previously known as HECS funding) will be considered on an individual basis, however preference will be given to students in full fee paying places.

Students who currently hold an award qualification in the specialty area of practice for which the scholarship is being sought are ineligible.

Application Information: Apply direct on the approved application form.

Further Information: can be found on the web site http://www.health.vic.gov.au/nursing/furthering/postgrad.htm or via the link on the University’s RGSO ' Recently Advertised Schemes' page.

Australian Government Funded Scholarship Schemes

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/nursing/futhering/postgrad

  • Nurse Scholarship Program: Continuing Professional Education Scheme for Rural and Remote Nurses.
  • Nurse Scholarship Program: National Nurse Re-entry Scheme
  • Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Continuing Education
  • The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme: Oral Health

Australian Nursing Federation

http://www.anf.org.au

  • Annual Research Grant awarded to Masters & PHD students ($5,000)
  • Elizabeth Hulme Research Grant for Special Interest Group members undertaking clinical nursing research or higher education study ($3,000)
  • $1,000 Irving Buzzard prize acknowledges clinical and theoretical excellence in Midwifery.

Royal College of Nursing, Australia

http://www.rcna.org.au

  • Annie M Sage Memorial Scholarship ($10,000) for postgraduate research studies in nursing at an Australian University.
  • Joyce Wickham Memorial Scholarship ($5,000) for doctoral studies in nursing at an Australian University.
  • Myrtle Ivy Quicke Memorial Scholarship ($10,000) for doctoral or postdoctoral studies in nursing at an Australian University.
  • Florence Nightingale Memorial Scholarship ($10,000) for doctoral or postdoctoral studies in an Australian higher education institution.
  • Bequest Fund for Research (Vic only) ($10,000) for postgraduate research studies in nursing at an Australian University and only for nurses practicing in Victoria. Nurses engaged in clinical research are particularly encouraged to apply.
  • Centaur Nurses Memorial Education Scholarship (Vic only) ($5,000) for postgraduate research studies in nursing at an Australian University and only for Div 1 and Div 3 nurses practicing in Victoria.

Nurses Board of Australia

http://www.nbv.org.au

The Board encourages and supports nursing research and projects by awarding annual grants. These help nurses undertake research or projects related to the Board's areas of interest:

  • improving health outcomes in fields such as aged care nursing, clinical nursing, community child health, complementary/alternative therapies, family care, indigenous health, mental health nursing, midwifery and primary health care; and
  • the changing scope of practice in nursing or midwifery.

More details may be found on the web site http://www.nbv.org.au/web/guest/nbv-grants.

Nurses Memorial Centre

http://www.nursesmemorialcentre.org.au

In 2009, the Nurses Memorial Centre is pleased to offer a range of Scholarships for nurses and midwives undertaking post graduate studies:

  • “Babe” Norman Scholarship
  • Australian Legion of Ex-servicemen and Women Scholarships
  • Australian Legion of Ex-servicemen and Women Scholarships
  • Vivian Bullwinkel and Betty Jeffrey awards

Alzheimer’s Australia Research

http://www.alzheimers.org.au

  • 4 x AAR Dementia Research Grants - $20,000 each
  • Rosemary Foundation Loader Research Grant - $15,000
  • Rosemary Foundation Travel Grant - $5,000
  • 2 x Hazel Hawke Research Grants in Dementia Care - $20,000 each