Postgraduate Community Aged Care Nursing Scholarship


Scholarship Description

The Postgraduate Community Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme is an Australian Government initiative aimed at increasing the skills of Registered/Division 1 nurses working in the community aged care sector. The Scholarship Scheme is funded by the Australian Government, as represented by the Department of Health and Ageing, and administered by Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA). Scholarships are not awarded on academic success; rather it is hoped that recipients will make a significant contribution to community aged care. For applicants undertaking or intending to undertake tertiary level postgraduate nursing study at an Australian University the scholarship for full time study will be $5,000 per six months up to a maximum of $10,000 for one year (twelve months) only.

Reference Number: 4323
Study Subject: Community aged care nusring
Web Address: http://www.rcna.org.au
Provided By: Royal College of Nursing, Australia
Level: Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until September 25, 2009.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD10000 (maximum per award). This award is to be used for miscellaneous purposes. This scholarship is paid bi-annually for the period of 1 year.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Nursing.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

    Main Contact
Fund Administrator (Postgraduate Community Aged Care Nursing)
Royal College of Nursing, Australila (RCNA)
Phone: 1800 551 201
Email: scholarships@rcna.org.au
Web Site: http://www.rcna.org.au
Address:
PO Box 219
Deakin West
ACT, Australia
2600