SCHOLARSHIP: $5,000 Maternal and Child Health Nurse 2022 Post Graduate Scholarship Program

⁠⁠⁠Aims of the Program

Yarriambiack Shire Council is offering a scholarship to eligible nurses and midwives undertaking study that leads to the qualification of a Maternal & Child Health Nurse.

The Maternal and Child Health Nurse Scholarship Program is available to those jointly registered as midwives and nurses who undertake a Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing Science in Child Family and Community (or equivalent, as determined by Yarriambiack Shire Council) at an accredited tertiary institution.

Eligibility

Selection for the program will be made according to the demonstration of the following criteria:

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency status
• Resident of Yarriambiack Shire Council or surrounding municipality
• Current registration as a registered nurse and midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Enrolment in tertiary course
• Intention to complete the course within two (2) years

Application process

Applications for the scholarship program must be submitted to Yarriambiack Council by 4pm, 26 November 2021. Submissions will be accepted by email to mch@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au, by post to Yarriambiack Shire Council, 34 Lyle Street Warracknabeal, Victoria 3393

Applications must:

• Be submitted using the Application Form attached
• Be completed and signed by the applicant
• Include a recent resume and covering letter outlining why they wish to participate in the program
• Provide proof of enrolment in the tertiary courses
• Provide proof of course fees

Selection Process

Following the application closing date, a short listing process will take place. Eligible candidates will be contacted regarding their application and may be asked to attend an interview. Selection for interview will be based on the eligibility and application made. Unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to reapply for the scholarship in future rounds.

Payment

Scholarship payments will be made in the form of a bank deposit to the account nominated by the applicant, unless otherwise notified. Payments will be made for course fees and textbooks. Related travel and accommodation expenses associated with clinical placements will be considered. Payments will be issued upon receipt of the student’s successful completion of course units and any other paperwork as stipulated. For each payment, copies of the record of results as issued by the university or tertiary institution must be sighted by the Maternal and Child Health at Yarriambiack Shire Council.

Conditions of Program

Successful applicants who withdraw from their nursing course must notify Yarriambiack Shire Council and the educational institution within one (1) week. Full or partial repayment of sponsorship funding following withdrawal from the nursing course may be required after review of individual circumstances and will be decided by Yarriambiack Shire Council. Scholarships will be awarded by the Yarriambiack Shire Council representatives whose decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. Students currently receiving funding from another scholarship are still eligible to apply.

Yarriambiack Shire Council reserves the right to amend the scholarship guidelines at any stage throughout the program.

The scholarship funding is for a maximum of $5000, progressively deposited after confirmation of unit results.

Studies must be completed within two years to remain eligible for the program.

At completion of studies, applicants to be available to work in the Yarriambiack Shire Council in a casual capacity for at least two years. The employment process will still apply.

More Information

For more information about the Maternal & Child Health Nurse Post Graduate Scholarship Program please contact the Maternal and Child Health service on 0437 762 104 or email to mch@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au

Download the Scholarship Application Form and Guidelines.