Nurse Scholarship Program - National Nurse Re-Entry
(During 2009-10, the National Nurse Re-entry Scheme will be consolidated into the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme)
Overview
This Scheme is an Australian Government initiative for registered nurses and midwives and enrolled (Division 2) nurses whose registration has lapsed and/or who have not practiced for three years or more.
This is a national program open to all nurses, including rural and metropolitan applicants.
Application dates
The scheme is now closed.
How to apply
This scheme is now closed. Information regarding applications in 2010 will be available closer to the opening of the application round in 2010.
Value of funding
Scholarships are worth up to $6,000 each for up to two years of study. Childcare with a registered carer will be considered for funding.
Criteria
Applicants must be intending to undertake, or currently be undertaking the following:
- an accredited or approved Australian nursing program/course that will enable them to re-enter the nursing/midwifery workforce in an Australian State or Territory, or
- an approved or recommended refresher program for the purpose of updating skills to return to the nursing/midwifery workforce.
To be eligible for this scheme, you must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- have previously been or currently be registered as a registered nurse or midwife or enrolled (Division 2) nurse in an Australian State or Territory
- have not practiced for three years or more
- be undertaking, or intending to undertake, a re-entry or refresher program as detailed above for the purpose of returning to the nursing/midwifery workforce in an Australian State or Territory.
- commencing that program on or after August 2009.
Important Links
Click here for more information on returning to nursing or midwifery
Click here for information on how these scholarship payments may affect Centrelink payments
Click here for more information on the taxation implications of receiving one of these scholarships
Click here for information and to download Statutory Declaration forms
National Nurse Re-entry Scheme Scholarship Survey
RCNA has developed a survey to gain feedback from people who have been involved with the scheme. This survey is available for download from the link below and takes about ten (10) minutes to complete. Completed surveys can be posted or faxed (02 6282 3565) to RCNA.
Click here to download the National Nurse Re-Entry survey.
RCNA would like to thank you for taking the time to complete and return this survey.
Need more information?
For clarification of your eligibility under this scheme please contact us:
p 1800 112 240. Staff on the free call number can offer guidance regarding who to contact to help you search for an available re-entry course. Courses in certain states/territories may have limited availability. The freecall line is open from 9am til 5pm Monday to Friday AEST.
e Please email your questions to the fund administrator using the form below.
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