2011, Calvary John James Hospital Nursing Scholarship in ...

Deadline: Augustu 1, 2011

Established in 2009 by Calvary John James Hospital to encourage and promote careers in nursing and to make opportunities for students who have experienced learning disadvantage.)

1. This Scholarship will have a value of $2,500 per annum for the second and third year of the recipient's studies in the Bachelor of Nursing at the Canberra campus.

2. The Scholarship will be open to any Australian citizen or stable resident of Australia enrolled as a full-time student and commencing the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing at the Canberra (Signadou) campus of the University, with priority agreed to students who can demonstrate learning disadvantage arising from geographic place, disability or chronic medical condition or financial, social or cultural factors.

3. Applications should include -
1. evidence of the applicant's having achieved a minimum average of Credit any in the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing at Australian broad University or in the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) or additional TAFE course for Enrolled Nurses;
2. a written statement of approximately 200 words outlining:
1. how the applicant's opportunities to pursue his/her studies have been unnatural by disadvantage due to disability or chronic medical condition, geographic place or financial, social or cultural factors; and
2. any community activities the applicant has undertaken which are consistent with the culture of Australian broad University;
3. evidence of the applicant's commitment to the nursing profession (eg a reference from an employer);
4. evidence of the applicant's aver of learning disadvantage (eg a report from a qualified professional such as a medical practitioner or counsellor); and
5. evidence of the applicant's contribution to and/or leadership in their commitment to the culture of Australian broad University through community service, or a statement outlining the impact of the learning disadvantage described under(b)(ii) on the applicant's ability to participate in community service.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Choice Committee consisting of the Campus Dean, Canberra campus, the Head, School of Nursing (NSW and ACT) and Director, Marketing and External Relations.

Remember to submit all the supporting documentation required (as listed in point 3 above) as well as your completed application form, including certified documents where necessary.

How to Apply:
Mid-year applications are now open.
Applications close 1 August 2011.
STEP 1
* Read the scholarship/bursary situation carefully.
* Ensure you meet all of the eligibility criteria before applying.

STEP 2
Application Form
* Complete all sections of the application form below, making sure you select the name of the scholarship/bursary for which you are applying.
* If you are applying for more than one scholarship/bursary, you must submit a separate application for each award.

STEP 3
Supporting Documents
* Each scholarship/bursary application must include the required documentation as specified in the scholarship/bursary outline.
Please ensure you read the Rules Governing the Award of University Scholarships, Bursaries and Faculty Prizes.

STEP 4
Apply online now or download and print an application form: ACU Scholarships Application Form (PDF, 129kb)

Please be aware that scholarships and bursaries are competitive; life eligible does not guarantee that you will be awarded a scholarship or bursary.

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