Nurses Memorial Centre

Background

AUSTRALIAN LEGION OF EX-SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN

The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women (Australian Legion) grew from the merger of several small, local organisations formed during World War Two. These organisations offered assistance and support to Australian ex-servicemen and women. The Australian Legion was formed on 25 April 1944.

The Australian Legion enrolled virtually anyone who had been a member of the Australian military forces.

This all-encompassing classification for membership ensured that no one need be unsupported in the many problems faced by re-entry into civilian life.

It is now more sixty years since the end of World War Two and members of the Australian Legion are ageing. The Victorian State Council of the Australian Legion believes that the most effective way for members to benefit from the funds raised during the life of their organisation is to support activities that will support ex-servicemen and women in the Victorian community. One way of achieving this aim is through the provision of scholarships.

In 2006 the Australian Legion, through the Victorian Veterans Council, decided to make available scholarship funding to further the education of registered nurses in Victoria in the areas of aged care and palliative care nursing. The scholarships are to be administered on behalf of the Australian Legion by the Nurses Memorial Centre.

Call for applications

Applications for these Postgraduate Nursing Scholarships tenable for the first time in 2009 are now invited.

The Nurses Memorial Centre and Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Scholarships will be available to registered nurses undertaking postgraduate education in Aged Care or Palliative Care.

The value of these scholarships is up to $30,000 (max. per award).

Applications close: Applications Closed.

Interviews will be held week commencing 20th October 2008.

Description

Scholarship Description

Applications are invited from eligible nurses for scholarships to be awarded to students who are undertaking post graduate studies in Aged Care or Palliative Care at any University or Technical and Further Education Institution in Victoria.

Availability

This/these scholarship/s will be offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until September 15th 2008 - Applications Closed.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is up to AUD$30,000 (maximum per award). These awards are to be used for fees and miscellaneous purposes.

Eligibility

Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents may apply.

Priority will be given to registered nurses who are Australian ex-service personnel or family member of any ex-service person in Australia or overseas.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the application criteria and apply on application form available here.

Short listed applicants should be available for interview week commencing 20th October 2008.

Application Package and Scholarship Criteria

Nurses Memorial Centre Scholarships

The Nurses Memorial Centre (NMC) was established following World War Two as a "living memorial" to Australian nurses who lost their lives in war. While many people were involved in the formation of the Nurses Memorial Centre, two Victorian nurses: Betty Jeffrey OAM and Vivian Bullwinkel, are particularly well known for their life-long contributions to the NMC. Betty Jeffrey and Vivian Bullwinkel had been prisoners of war. They and their colleagues were determined that all Australian nurses who died during hostilities should not be forgotten. The NMC was established subsequently as a place where those nurses' lives could be celebrated through a range of professional nursing activities, including the provision of post-graduate education courses.

Today the NMC is a charitable not-for-profit organisation that maintains its activities primarily through investment income, donations and bequests. As a living memorial, the NMC has continued to support the nursing profession by offering scholarships to Victorian nurses and midwives who wish to undertake postgraduate studies in their field of practice. Emulating the convictions of the NMC's founders, applicants are required to demonstrate that their studies will benefit the health and well being of the Australian community.

Call for Applications

Applications for 2009 Postgraduate Nursing Scholarships are now invited.

The Nurses Memorial Centre is pleased to offer scholarships for nurses and midwives undertaking postgraduate study in nursing practice. The purpose of these scholarships is to increase access to postgraduate study for nurses as part of the Centre's object as "a living memorial" by advancing the nursing profession through education.

The value of these scholarships is up to $12,000 (maximum per award).

These scholarships will include:

• The Vivian Bullwinkle Award
• The Betty Jeffrey Award

Applications close: Applications Closed.
Interviews will be held week commencing 20th October 2008.

Description

Scholarship Description

Applications are invited from eligible nurses and midwives for scholarships to undertake postgraduate courses.

The scholarship is offered as a "Living Memorial" to Australian nurses who have lost their lives in the various theatres of war, a non warlike operation or a humanitarian program. The scholarship aims to improve the quality of nursing care by increasing access to education.

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until September 15th 2008 - Applications Closed.

Short listed applicants should be available for interview week commencing 20th October 2008.

Payment Information

The value of these scholarships is up to AUD12,000 (maximum per award). These scholarships are paid as a one off for the period of 1 year.

Eligibility

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident who has a current registration certificate and is living and working in Victoria.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply on the application form available below.

Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Application Package and Scholarship Criteria