Nursing Scholarship Program
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 2011;
- 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 2011 Regis Nursing Scholarship Program will open soon.