JCU Access Scholarship applications now open

The JCU Access Fund could be the answer if money problems stand between you and a higher education at JCU. The reasons for your financial circumstances are taken into consideration when awarding these scholarships and bursaries. There are three different awards under the JCU Access Fund.

https://www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships-@-jcu/search/jcu-access-fund

Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS) now open

Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS)

This scholarship provides assistance to nurses, midwives and nursing and midwifery students who are undertaking study at an Australian university or registered training organisation. Please click here for a full listing of the available NAHSSS scholarships.

Applications are now open and will close on 21 September 2015. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.

If you wish to apply for a scholarship click the link of the program you are interested in. Access to the online application will be available on that page

Clinical placements
Emergency department
Rural and remote

General scholarships
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Continuing professional development
Midwifery prescribing
Nursing and midwifery re-entry scholarships

Remote scholarships
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Continuing professional development
Nursing and midwifery re-entry scholarship

Emergency department scholarships
Postgraduate
Nurse practitioner
Continuing professional development

For further information please contact the Australian College of Nursing via emailscholarships@acn.edu.au or freecall 1800 117 262 (charges may apply).

QNU Scholarships and Book Bursary Applications now open - closing 20 May

Applications have now opened for the QNU’s annual scholarships and book bursaries for 2015. Each year the QNU offers various scholarships and bursaries to assist nurses, midwives and nursing students with study, research, or to attend professional conferences. Nurses, midwives and students are welcome to apply for one or more of the following:

·         Matron Grace Wilson Scholarship(RN/RM scholarship)

·         Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Nurse Scholarship

·         Enrolled Nurse Scholarship

·         Assistant in Nursing Scholarship

·         Pat Nicholls Scholarship(diabetes education and promotion)

·         Student Book Bursary(undergraduate study)

·         Bauer Wiles Book Bursary (postgraduate study)

·         QNU Annual Conference Scholarships

To find out more information about this year’s offerings, please visit our website here. Applications and supporting documents can be returned to the QNU via email to qnu@qnu.org.au, faxed to 3844 9387, or via post to GPO Box 1289, Brisbane Q 4001. 

Applications close 20 May 2015.

NAHSSS Scholarship applications open now - closing 8th April 2015

The Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme are now open. Find out if you're eligible for one of the many scholarships on offer at http://www.acn.edu.au/nahsss 

NAHSSS Rural and Remote Clinical Placement scholarships worth up to $11,000 are now open

NAHSSS Rural and Remote Clinical Placement scholarships worth up to $11,000 are now open for nursing and midwifery students undertaking a clinical placement in a rural or remote area.

For more information, visit http://www.acn.edu.au/nahsss_rural_and_remote

JCU Undergraduate Student Prizes - Prize money to be won - closing date Friday 31 October

Attention all JCU undergraduate students.

Entries are invited for two writing prizes – the H Neil Smith Prize (a short story of not more than 2,000 words) and the Mabel Innes Prize for Lyric Verse (a lyric poem of any length).

The H Neil Smith Prize is valued at $750 and the Mabel Innes Prize for Lyric Verse is valued at $500.

Closing date is Friday 31 October.

For more information please email exams-townsville@jcu.edu.au 

Aust Govt Scholarship for undergraduate & postgraduate Nursing & Midwifery courses close Monday 15 September

Thinking of further studies in 2015? Aust Govt Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate nursing and midwifery courses close on Monday 15 September.

JCU Nursing & Midwifery courses 2015:
- Bachelor of Nursing Science 
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate)
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (Post-Registration)
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (Pre-Registration) Flexible Delivery
- Bachelor of Nursing Science-Bachelor of Midwifery
- Graduate Certificate of Infection Control
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Advanced Clinical Practice)
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Clinical Education)
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Critical Care)
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Leadership and Management)
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Neonatal Care)
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Rural and Remote)
- Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Advanced Clinical Practice)
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Clinical Education)
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Infection Control)
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Leadership and Management)
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Neonatal Care)
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Rural and Remote)
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Nursing (Advanced Clinical Practice)
- Master of Nursing (Clinical Education)
- Master of Nursing (Leadership and Management)
- Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

For overviews and entry requirements see http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/courses/health/nursing/index.htm

For scholarship applications see http://www.acn.edu.au/nahsss

Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) @ JCU - applications for 2015 now open

Thinking about NP studies? Applications are now open for Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) for 2015. Commonwealth Supported fee places available, and NAHSSS Scholarship applications for NP are open until Sept 15th. Contact Judy for further info - email nursing@jcu.edu.au

Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS) now open

Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS) general scholarship applications are now open for:

Undergraduate
Value up to $30,000, or up to $40,000 for the Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery. Available for study in 2015 to undertake: Diploma of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery, Master of Nursing (pre-registration), Master or Graduate Diploma of Midwifery (pre-registration).

Postgraduate
Value up to $30,000. Available for study in 2015 to undertake: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters programs, including Nurse Practitioner courses.

Continuing Professional Development 
Value up to $1,500. Available for activities undertaken between 1 July 2014 and 31 December 2015 including: Conferences, Short Courses, Workshops, Seminars.

Nurse Re-Entry
Value up to $10,000. Available for nurse re-entry courses undertaken between 1 July 2014 and 31 December 2015.

Midwifery Prescribing

Value up to $7,500. Available for study in 2015.

Applications are now open until Monday, 15 September 2014. Visit the College of Nursing website to access the online application form.

CRANAplus Undergraduate Remote Placement Scholarship applications close 31st July

CRANAplus Undergraduate Scholarships - Helping students with remote placement

Each year CRANAplus offers a number of scholarships to  provide financial assistance  of up to $1000 per applicant, per remote placement. These scholarships  can be applied to the cost of fares, accommodation and other incidental costs incurred by a student undertaking an undergraduate placement in a remote area of Australia and its external Territories.

The closing date for the scholarship application is the 31st July of each year.

https://crana.org.au/advocacy/students/undergraduate-scholarships

ACN Emerging Nurse Leader (ENL) Program - 2015 Applications now open

Are you, or do you know an exceptional nursing student currently in their second year of nursing (completing degree in 2015), or completing a Masters?

Applications for the 2015 intake of Emerging Nurse Leaders is now open. Take this opportunity to be supported by ACN as you begin your career. 

Join your JCU Nursing student colleagues, Evan Casella and Anna Groth, (JCU Cairns Campus) - current ACN 2014 Emerging Nurse Leaders.



Applications open 3 March to 29 June 2014

CRANAplus Undergraduate Scholarships now open

CRANAplus Undergraduate Scholarships: Helping students with remote placement

In addition to the professional connections, access to resources and support undergraduate students gain from CRANAplus membership, there is the possibility of being awarded an Undergraduate Remote Placement Scholarship. The scholarships offer financial assistance to support students who are interested in working remotely giving them the opportunity to experience a remote health setting first hand. This demonstrates the commitment of CRANAplus to the future remote health workforce.

Each year CRANAplus offers a total of six scholarships. These scholarships provide financial assistance of up to $1000 per applicant, per remote placement. They can be applied to the cost of fares, accommodation and other incidental costs incurred by a student undertaking an undergraduate placement in a remote area of Australia and its external Territories.

The closing date for the scholarship application is the 31st July of each year.

Visit the CRANAplus website for application information.

Thelma Myers Memorial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing Scholarship

Closing Date for Applications Extended to 3 February 2014

Established in 2003 by Carolyn Dixon, a psychiatric mental-health nurse, in memory of her mother Thelma Myers, the scholarship will be awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate nursing students, commencing their second year of study in the Bachelor of Nursing Science, or the Bachelor of Nursing Science/Bachelor of Midwifery at the Townsville campus.  The donor hopes that the availability of the scholarship will be seen as part of a reconciliation process. For 2014 and 2015, two undergraduate students will be paid $7,500 each year for two years, with such amounts to be paid quarterly in each year.

Applications for this Scholarship close:  Close of Business Monday 3rd February 2014

Applications to be made on the form available at:
http://www-public.jcu.edu.au/public/groups/everyone/documents/scholarships/jcutst_058408.pdf

Eligibility criteria

For the years 2014 and 2015, the Scholarship shall be open to competition among candidates who are:

• undergraduate nursing students who are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• entering their second year of study at the Townsville campus in either the Bachelor of Nursing Science or Bachelor of Nursing Science/Bachelor of Midwifery degree within the discipline of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition at James Cook University.

Selection Criteria

The Selection Committee will, in the exercise of their absolute discretion, afford consideration to the following criteria:

CULTURAL

• Proof of DEEWR registration Indigenous Cadetship Scheme or evidence of application for same
• Reference from an Elder in community or representative of community controlled organization
• Proof of Aboriginality
• Demonstration and/or evidence of leadership ability.

ACADEMIC

• Evidence of academic merit (unofficial JCU academic transcript is sufficient)
• Reference from/ contact details of SNMN academic
• Demonstrated and/or evidence of commitment to nursing and midwifery studies and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Enquiries to:  SNMN, telephone (07) 4781 4261.

REMINDER: Nursing & Midwifery Scholarships closing Friday 13 September

REMINDER: Nursing & Midwifery Scholarships closing Friday 13 September. 

Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS) - Scholarships are available in the following areas:

• Undergraduate nursing and midwifery
• Postgraduate nursing and midwifery
• Continuing professional development for nurses and midwives.

Visit http://www.acn.edu.au/australian-government-scholarships for further information and applications.

REMINDER: Aged Care Nursing Scholarships closing 30 August

REMINDER: Aged Care Nursing Scholarships closing Friday 30 August. 

Aged Care Nursing Scholarships provide funding for nurses working in aged care facilities and for nursing students with an interest and commitment to working in aged care. http://www.acn.edu.au/scholarships

Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Support Scheme (NAHSSS) opens 22 July - closes 13 September

Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Support Scheme (NAHSSS) provides scholarship funding for nurses and midwives and students entering the profession.

Scholarships are available for:

• postgraduate study
• continuing professional development activities
• undergraduate study
• nurse re–entry programs
• clinical placements.

For detailed information and application procedures, visit the Australian College of Nursing website at http://www.acn.edu.au/australian-government-scholarships

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarships open 22 July - close 16 September

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is funded by Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The Scheme was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ‘Puggy’ Hunter's significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and his role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). The aim of the Scheme is to encourage and assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce.

The scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are intending to enrol or are enrolled in an entry level course in an eligible health related discipline at an Australian educational institution (Certificate IV and above).

Application dates
Applications open on Monday 22 July 2013 and close on Monday 16 September 2013 for studies commencing or continuing in 2014.

Eligibility criteria
Funding under this scheme is available for applicants who meet the following criteria:

• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• intending to enrol or are already enrolled in an entry level health qualification
• intend to study in the academic year that the scholarship is offered.

Value of funding
Funding is provided for the normal duration of the course. Full time scholarship awardees will receive up to $15,000 per year and part time recipients will receive up to $7,500 per year.

Further information
For details and applications please visit the ACN website at http://www.acn.edu.au/australian-government-scholarships

ACMHN/Janssen Cilag Scholarship Program for Mental Health Nurses and Students - closing 23 August

The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) is pleased to announce the joint Scholarship Program with Janssen Cilag will again run in 2013. In addition, we are pleased to announce the continuation of the ACMHN/Janssen Student Scholarship Program - for student nurses who are specialising or majoring in mental health nursing.

The program provides funding for mental health nurses and students who are successful applicants to attend the 39th Annual International Mental Health Nursing Conference, to be held in Perth from 22-24 October 2013.

The Conference includes a fantastic program with inspiring and provocative workshops, highly regarded keynote speakers, and a full social program.

For more information about our 39th Annual International Mental Health Nursing Conference please visit our website http://acmhnconferences.acmhn.org/

Applications for the 2013 Scholarship Program are now open - closing 23rd August.

The Scholarship program will provide:
- One Full Registration
- Up to $500 towards travel and/or accommodation costs

For further information and applications visit http://www.acmhn.org/members-area/scholarships

NMC Postgraduate Scholarships in Aged Care / Palliative Care now open - close 30th August

The Nurses Memorial Centre (NMC) in association with the Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women, is pleased to offer Scholarships for nurses undertaking postgraduate study in Aged Care or Palliative Care. The Scholarships are for one year of study in 2014 at an Australian University or other accredited higher education institution.

Priority will be given to nurses who are either ex-service personnel or a family member of someone (a close or distant relative), who has served in the Australian or an overseas military service at any time. Priority will also be given to nurses who are committed to working in a rural or regional area on completion of their study program. The purpose of these Scholarships is to increase access to postgraduate study for nurses as part of the NMC’s mission to act as “a living memorial” by advancing the nursing profession through education.

The value of these Scholarships is up to AUD $15,000 (maximum per award).

For further information and applications, please visit http://www.nursesmemorialcentre.org.au/scholarships-ales.php

CRANAplus Undergraduate Remote Placement Scholarships close JULY 31ST

Don’t miss this opportunity! The CRANAplus Undergraduate Remote Placement Scholarships CLOSE JULY 31st. The scholarship specifically targets undergraduate students studying in a health discipline at an Australian University and who have a genuine interest in remote health.

The purpose of the scholarships is to assist with travel costs, meals and accommodation incurred by a student undertaking a placement in a remote area of Australia and its external Territories. 

Visit the CRANAplus website for further information and application details.