Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme: Continuing Professional Development: Non clinical support staff working in a hospital emergency department

Overview

The scheme is an Australian Government initiative. The scheme enables non clinical support staff to enhance their skills to administer the workflows in a hospital emergency department. 

Application dates

Applications for this scheme are now closed. The next round of scholarships will open 23 July 2012.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible to apply applicants must be 

• An Australian citizen or permanent resident 
• Currently employed in a non clinical support role within an emergency department 
• Undertaking a Continuing Professional development activity in 2012 

Scholarships will be awarded as a contribution toward the cost of accessing 

• Short courses 
• Workshops 
• Conferences/seminar 

If you are a New Zealand citizen, please click here to determine your eligibility for this scholarship.

Selection criteria for Continuing Professional Development Scholarships

Scholarships will be based on how the applicant addresses the following criteria 

• how the scholarship will benefit your career within a hospital
• your commitment to providing administrative support in a hospital emergency department
• how the proposed activity will improve/enhance your working skills.

Value of scholarship

The scheme provides a scholarship worth up to a total of $1,500 per applicant. These funds are intended to assist scholars in meeting the cost of their chosen CPD activity. 

Funding is available for activities commencing in 2012 and conducted in Australia.

Important links

• How these scholarship payments may affect Centrelink payments 
• Taxation implications of receiving one of these scholarships 
• Download statutory declaration form

Need more information?

For clarification of your eligibility under this scheme please contact us
email: scholarships@rcna.org.au
freecall: 1800 117 262