Undergraduate Scholarships
Some scholarships are available to undergraduate students. For further details about scholarships and schemes including eligibility criteria contact:
South Australian Rural Health Undergraduate Scholarships
The Department of Health provides South Australian Rural Health Undergraduate Scholarships for people in rural and remote areas to assist with undergraduate studies. For further information click here to visit the Country Health South Australia website or click here to e-mail the Scholarship Coordinator.
RCNA Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme
Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) currently administers the Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme which is an Australian Government initiative aimed at encouraging more people to enter aged care nursing and increase the skills of nurses working in the aged care sector. Preference is given to applicants living and working in regional, rural and remote areas but applicants living in metropolitan areas with an aged care background will be considered.
For further information about this program, click here to visit the RCNA website or contact the RCNA on free call 1800 116 696.
RCNA Remote and Rural Undergraduate Nurse Scheme
Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) currently administers Australian Government Funded Scholarship Schemes (including the Australian Government Rural and Remote Nurses Scholarship Program: Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Scheme) mostly targeted to nurses or nursing students who are living in rural and remote areas of Australia. Preference in the eligibility criteria and/or ranking process is normally given to those applicants who undertake to both study and complete clinical experiences in regional, rural and/or remote areas.
For further information about this program, click here to visit the RCNA website or contact the RCNA on free call 1800 117 262.
Scholarships Available to TAFE SA Students
Some scholarships are available to students through the TAFE SA campus of choice. For further details about scholarships and schemes, including eligibility criteria visit the TAFE SA website or contact any TAFE SA campus.
The College of Nursing Scholarships
For a list of under-graduate scholarships offered by The College of Nursing please click here.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Scholarships
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South Australian Department of Health
The Department of Health provides scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the South Australian Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Scholarship Investment Fund.
For further information contact the Aboriginal Services Division, Career Adviser Nursing, Medicine & Allied Health on (08) 8226 7062.
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RCNA Remote and Rural Undergraduate Nurse Scheme
Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) currently administers at least 10 scholarships to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian Government Funded Scholarship Schemes. These are mostly targeted to nurses or nursing students who are living in rural and remote areas of Australia. Preference is normally given to those applicants who undertake to both study and complete clinical experiences in regional, rural and/or remote areas.
For further information about this program, click here to visit the RCNA website or contact the RCNA on free call 1800 117 262.
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Postgraduate Scholarships
Nurse Practitioner Scholarship and Support Scheme
The State Government is committed to building a valued and sustainable nursing and midwifery workforce. The SA Health Nurse Practitioner Scholarship and Support Scheme is a Government initiative aimed at assisting Nurses to further their career.
The Scholarships are available for Registered Nurses currently enrolled or intend to enrol in a master’s degree, approved by the NMBA for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner, at an Australian tertiary institution. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be prioritised in accordance to SA Health’s Reform Agenda outlining the following areas – Palliative Care, Aged Care, Emergency Departments and Cancer Services. Other applications will be considered on merit and taking into consideration service planning priorities e.g. Allergy, Prison Health Care, Primary Health Care and Mental Health.
Funding will be available for students for course fees associated with undertaking studies (i.e. prescribed text books; for rural students: travel, accommodation and clinical placements (if required); and for grant funded organisations: clinical placements (if required)).
2nd round applications are now closed and further rounds to be advised.
Midwifery Scholarships
A list of scholarships available across Australia for undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery students and researchers can be found on the Australian College of Midwives (ACM). Click here to visit the ACM website.
Nursing and Midwifery Re-entry/Refresher Scholarship
Some Re-entry and Refresher courses are supported by the Department of Health and are free to the participant. A scholarship to assist with expenses may also be available after commencement.
For further information click here for more information on Refresher and Re-Entry Courses for Nurses and Midwives.
RCNA Registered and Enrolled Nurse Re-entry/Refresher Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships are available to assist nurses to return to the nursing workforce through Re-entry or Refresher Courses. These scholarships are the initiative of the Australian Government and are administered by the Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA).
These scholarships are available to both registered and enrolled nurses whose Australian nursing registration or enrolment has lapsed or, who are unable to re-entry the nursing workforce as they have not practiced in recent years.
For further information about this program, click here to visit the RCNA website or contact the RCNA on free call 1800 117 262.
RCNA Postgraduate Community Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Scheme
The Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) currently administers scholarships to encourage more registered nurses to enter (or re-enter) the community aged care sector and increase the skills of registered nurses already working in community aged care nursing.
For further information about this program, click here to visit the RCNA website or contact the RCNA on free call 1800 551 201.
RCNA Postgraduate Scheme
The Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) currently administers scholarships for nurses to undertake Continuing Professional Development activities and attendance at conferences that are held within Australia. There are two calls for applications each year with the second call being for conferences only.
For further information about this program, click here to visit the RCNA website or contact the RCNA on free call 1800 117 262.
South Australian - Public Sector Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships:
(formerly know as, South Australian Public Sector Enrolled, Registered and Mental Health Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships)
SA Health is committed to building a valued and sustainable nursing and midwifery workforce. Every year it awards scholarships to Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, Mental Health Nurses and Midwives who have a strong commitment to future and continued professional practice in metropolitan and country areas.
In 2011 the Scholarship Guidelines will change with scholarship recipients now receiving retrospective payments for studies they have successfully undertaken within the designated program in 2011.
Scholarships for 2011 are now closed.
2012 Scholarships offers to be advised.
For further information please telephone (08) 822 65882 or e-mail: nursing@health.sa.gov.au.
South Australian Rural Health Postgraduate Scholarships
There are two postgraduate scholarship schemes managed by Country Health SA. For further information, click here to visit the Country Health SA website.
The College of Nursing Scholarships
For a list of post-graduate scholarships offered by The College of Nursing please click here.
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South Australian Premier's Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships
South Australia Premier 's Nursing & Midwifery Scholarships 2012/2013
The Premier of South Australia is committed to building a valued and sustainable nursing and midwifery workforce. Every year, scholarships are awarded to nurses and midwives to explore innovative practices within their chosen field, either nationally or internationally.
Scholarships being offered are:
- Four international scholarships to the value of $12,000 each
- Two Australasian scholarships to the value of $5,000 each
To apply, applicants are required to prepare a study tour proposal indicating how you will develop knowledge, skills and abilities in innovative nursing or midwifery practice. Proposals should focus on leadership and professional development outcomes that will make a difference to practice.
The 2012/2013 scholarships must be taken between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013, with the condition that the recipients return to work in South Australia to benefit the community.
For more information on the South Australia Premier's Nursing & Midwifery Scholarships 2012/2013 and how to apply refer to the scholarship guidelines and the application form.
2012/2013 Scholarships are now closed.
For further information please contact the Premier's Scholarship Coordinator in the Nursing and Midwifery Office on (08) 8226 9823 or by e-mail: nursing@health.sa.gov.au
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