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Aged Care Nursing Scholarships

Your organisation may benefit from encouraging your staff to apply for Aged Care Nursing Scholarships. These scholarships are Australian Government funded and available for Australian citizens or permanent residents who are committed to aged care. Aged Care Nursing Scholarships may provide eligible applicants with up to $30,000.

In this section:

Aged Care Nursing Scholarships of up to $30,000

Does your orgaisation have staff who:

  • Would like to or are studying to become a registered nurse
  • Would benefit from attending a nursing related conference
  • Would like to enhance their nursing skills with continuing professional development
  • Are currently studying or aspiring to undertake postgraduate nursing studies
  • Intend to become a nurse practitioner

The benefits to your organisation may include:

  • Introduction of new skills and learning into your workplace
  • Enhancement and development of nursing skills
  • Nurses knowing the organisation is committed to their professional development
Australian Government funded nursing scholarships are available for Australian citizens or permanent residents to undertake further educational opportunities.

Aged Care Nursing Scholarships are available in the following areas:

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship all applicants must be either an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

Undergraduate Scholarships

  • For those with demonstrated commitment to aged care
  • For courses at an accredited tertiary institution that lead to registration as a registered nurse

Nurse Practitioner Scholarships

  • For registered nurses wishing to undertake nurse practitioner studies

Postgraduate Scholarships:

  • Masters Program
  • Graduate Diploma
  • Graduate Certificate
  • Honours Program

Continuing Professional Development Scholarships

  • Conferences
  • Short Courses
  • Workshops
  • Nurse Re-Entry
Demonstrate your organisation’s support for your team of dedicated and passionate nurses. Encourage them to develop their aged care nursing skills and career by applying for a scholarship today.

Applications for all Scholarships close on 1 September 2011

For further information:

Please contact the Royal College of Nursing Australia on 1800 116 696 or download information packs at Royal College of Nursing Australia or email RCNA Scholarships.
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