Each year, the Regis Group offers undergraduate nursing students who demonstrate a commitment to aged care, the opportunity for financial assistance in their final year of studies.

Selection criteria for the Nursing Scholarship Program are as follows:

• You must be an enrolled final year nursing undergraduate student;
• Have previous and/or scheduled Gerontology studies and placement in aged care;
• Be currently working or volunteering in the aged care sector;
• Have a demonstrated commitment to working with older Australians.

Whilst the Nursing Scholarship program does not tie any recipient to employment with the Regis Group, successful applicants will be offered (where a position is available) the opportunity to work with the Regis Group following the completion of their degree.

The application process is as follows:

• Applications completed and submitted by April 23, 2010;
• Short-listed applicants will be interviewed by a selection panel;
• Announcement of successful applicants will be made by the end of June each year.

Scholarship monies will be paid as follows:

• 50% on announcement of successful candidates; and
• 50% on submission of required report at the conclusion of the scholarship period.

Successful applicants will be also need to be available for the following:

• Acceptance of the scholarship at a state based award ceremony;
• Promotion of the benefits of further nursing studies to Regis staff;
• Participation at careers fairs at Regis booths (minimum one event per student);
• Ambassadors for the Regis Group at relevant events (requirements to be negotiated on a one on one basis).

The 2010 Regis Nursing Scholarship Program is now open. Please see the attached information sheet and application form for more details.

2010 Regis Nursing Scholarship Program Information Sheet

2010 Regis Nursing Scholarship Program Application Form