The Edith Cavell Trust Scholarship Rules
Category 1
Shall be available to students of nursing undertaking full-time studies leading to initial registration as a nurse, on a needs or merit basis.Category 2
Shall be available to registered or enrolled nurses wishing to undertake:
1. short term accredited clinical nursing education program not in excess of six months duration on a full-time or part-time basis;
2. accredited nursing conference or seminar relevant to the applicant nurse's clinical practice, in each case on a needs or merit basis.
Category 3
Shall be available to a properly constituted nursing organisation, faculty or school of nursing or to a registered or enrolled nurse wishing to:
1. undertake, in the case of a nurse, full-time relevant post-basic studies at a properly approved educational institution for a period or periods in excess of six months duration;
2. undertake, in the case of a nurse, academically approved research programs in the theory or practice of nursing work;
3. in the case of an institution, conduct or fund relevant professional or clinical nursing educational programs.
Applications for scholarships must be made on the form supplied by The Edith Cavell Trust.
Applicants for categories 2 and 3 must be currently registered or enrolled nurses with the NSW Nurses Registration Board (or the registration board of the State where practising).
Requirements for Category 1 Scholarships
1. Show proof of enrolment in an approved nursing course leading to registration as a nurse;
2. Show proof of re-enrolment on an annual basis;
3. Provide results and academic progress reports to date;
4. Already be an associate member or member of the NSW Nurses' Association or the Australian Nursing Federation (NSW Branch).
Requirements for Category 2 Scholarships
Applicants must be a member of the NSW Nurses' Association or Australian Nursing Federation (NSW Branch).
1. Applicants must be a member of the NSW Nurses' Association or the Australian Nursing Federation (NSW Branch).
2. Research grants will only be given subject to appropriate ethics committee approval and must also be overseen by a qualified researcher.
Requirements for Overseas Applicants
Applicants wishing to undertake an overseas study program will be required to provide evidence of their acceptance for candidature in an overseas educational institution. Applicants will be responsible for obtaining all her/his passports and visas for the duration of the conference or education study period.
Awarding of scholarships
The awarding of scholarships is at the absolute discretion of the Trustees of The Edith Cavell Trust. Trustees may co-opt other persons as considered appropriate, and depending on the nature of the scholarship, to sit on the Selection Committee.Where applicants are required to attend for interview by the Trustees, such applicants will, where appropriate, be granted assistance with travel costs.
Money for scholarships will be paid in Australian dollars to an Australian address. If the Trustees receive a request for money to be paid to an overseas address, then the money will be given in Australian dollars determined according to the official currency rates at the date of approval of the scholarship.
In the event of illness or other reason preventing the fulfilment of the term of the scholarship, the Trustees are to be advised. The Trustees may then determine whether any moneys shall be returned to the Trust, or an application for extension will be considered by the Trustees.
A scholarship may be suspended or terminated at any time during its currency, either at the recipient's request or, if in the opinion of the Trustees:
1. the recipient's performance is unsatisfactory;
2. the recipient fails to observe the conditions of the scholarship; or
3. the recipient fails to undertake the course or visit, complete research, or meet the terms of the scholarship.
If a scholarship is terminated or suspended as above, all moneys of the scholarship must be returned within four (4) weeks of the suspension or termination. All successful applicants must undertake, in writing, to provide the Trustees with a written report within three (3) months of completion of the scholarship.
Special conditions by Category
Category 1: must provide progress reports at the end of each academic semester for the duration of the scholarship period.
Category 2: must provide a certificate of completion of the education program / course.
Category 3: must provide progress reports at the end of each academic semester for the duration of the scholarship or in the case of research projects on an agreed basis.
Special requirements for scholarships
Applicants must forward to the Scholarship Committee evidence of their studies.Any applicant who fails to complete the course of study agreed to in the terms of the scholarship must notify the Secretary of The Edith Cavell Trust of that fact.
Please note that the Edith Cavell Scholarship is for the following academic year, e.g. open: 1st May 2010, close 31st July 2010, for the acadmeic year of 2011.
How do I apply?
Applications are called annually through appropriate nursing journals (Nursing Journal of Australia) and by communication through health and nursing organisations and Universities. Official application forms on which applications must be made are available to nurses on the NSWNA website, Scholarship Application Form .OR
In writing to:
The Chairperson, Mr. Brett Homes, The Edith Cavell Trust,
PO Box 40,
CAMPERDOWN
NSW 1450.
For any furthur enquiries telephone:
1300 367 962 (Freecall) and (02) 8595 - 1234 (Office).
Contact details
Glen GintyScholarship Co-ordinator
Ph: 02 8595 - 1234
Fax: 02 9550 - 3667
gginty@nswnurses.asn.au
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