Aged Care Nursing Scholarships for Undergraduate Level in Australia, 2014

 

The Australian Government is providing nursing scholarships for student nurses who show a demonstrated commitment to aged care to undertake undergraduate studies at an Australian tertiary institute leading to a qualification to practice as a registered nurse in Australia. Students must be currently enrolled, or intending to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate entry, accredited, pre-registration (entry to practice) nursing course at an Australian university. The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a scholarship worth up to a total of $10,000 per year for three years full time study ($30,000 in total), or $5,000 per year for up to six years part time study ($30,000). Application should be submitted till 30th August 2013.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided in the field of nursing offered by Australian universities.
Course Level: The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at Australian universities.
Scholarship Provider: Australian Government as represented by the Department of Health and Ageing and administered by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN).
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for an undergraduate scholarship applicant must:
-be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
-demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a nursing career with a focus on aged care
-be currently enrolled, or intending to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate entry, accredited, pre-registration (entry to practice) nursing course at an Australian university.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Australia can apply for the scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Aged Care Nursing Scholarships: Undergraduate is funded by the Australian Government as represented by the Department of Health and Ageing and administered by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). Aged Care Nursing Scholarships: Undergraduate is an Australian Government initiative supporting student nurses who show a demonstrated commitment to aged care to undertake undergraduate studies at an Australian tertiary institute leading to a qualification to practice as a registered nurse.

Number of award (s): Not Known
Duration of award (s): The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a scholarship per year for three years full time study or for up to six years part time study.
What does it cover? The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a scholarship worth up to a total of $10,000 per year for three years full time study ($30,000 in total), or $5,000 per year for up to six years part time study ($30,000).
Selection criteria: Applications will be assessed using a selection weighting which will be applied to the following criteria:
-currently working in aged care
-aged care experience
-nursing or health qualifications
-rurality (check your rurality)
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30th August 2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application