Semester 1 2010 Postgraduate Nurse Scholarships
Following a review of the Postgraduate Nurse Scholarship Program in 2009, a revised administration process has commenced. The overall allocation of scholarship funding remains unchanged however the main difference is that applications for scholarships are managed by health services.
From Semester 1 2010, public health services will receive a scholarship quota that will allow them to internally prioritise areas of practice for scholarships based on local service and workforce development needs.
This quota excludes:
For Semester 1, 2010:
Health services will receive notice of their scholarship quota in October 2009.
Applications for scholarships are now made directly to your employer.
In departmental rural regions, Directors of Nursing will collectively implement a regional scholarship process.
For information relating to postgraduate study contact your local university.
Applications for Maternal and Child Health scholarships (funded by the Office of Children, Department of Education and Early Childhood Develop) close 13 November 2009. Please read the guidelines and application form for more information.
Applicant Guidelines Maternal and Child Health (pdf, 129kb)
Application Form Maternal and Child Health (doc, 157kb)
All enquires can be directed to the Nurse Policy Branch on 1300 662 685 or email at: PostgradNurseScholarship@dhs.vic.gov.au
Last updated:
October 23, 2009
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