Robyn Parkes Postgraduate Nursing Grant

Scholarship Details

 Provider Name:  University of South Australia

 Scholarship Name:  Robyn Parkes Postgraduate Nursing Grant

 Description:  The Robyn Parkes Postgraduate Nursing Grant has been established through a bequest from Robyn Parkes who passed away in late 2011. Robyn was an extraordinary and creative nurse who had a highly diversified nursing career with an unwavering commitment to the progression of the profession and the development of nursing staff. The grant will provide financial assistance for the costs associated with undertaking postgraduate study.

 Study Level:  Graduate Certificate, Master Degree (By Coursework)

 Study Fields:  Nursing

 Support Type:  Scholarship

 Offer Frequency:  Annual

 Annual Amount:  $1,000

 Annual Comment:  The total value of the grant is $1,000. Payment will be made after the Study Period 2 census date.

 Length:  1 year(s)

 Gender:  Co-Ed

 Eligibility:  The grant will be offered to external postgraduate nursing students (Master of Nursing and Graduate Certificate in Nursing) from rural or isolated areas who are enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis. Applicants must complete a written statement (maximum 500 words) outlining their career goals and future plans and how the grant will help them achieve their ambitions. The statement should also outline their nursing philosophy and, where relevant, the nature of any thesis/project to be undertaken. Recipients will be selected on the basis of a personal written statement and academic merit based on their GPA. Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate a real passion and commitment to the field of nursing.

 Study Location:  Australia – SA: Adelaide Metropolitan SA: Eyre Peninsula


Scholarship Contact Details

 Contact Title:  Scholarships and Prizes Officer

 Contact Department:  School of Nursing and Midwifery

 Contact Phone:  61 8 83022152


 Contact Postal Address:  GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia

Provider Details

 Provider Name:  University of South Australia

 Provider Phone:  61 8 83026611

 Provider Fax:  61 8 83022466

 Provider Website:  http://www.unisa.edu.au (opens in new window)