The Ipswich RSLA Sub Branch Scholarship in Nursing

Established in 2005 and maintained by an annual gift from Ipswich RSLA Sub Branch to encourage undergraduate study in nursing at The University of Queensland, Ipswich Campus.

1.   The scholarship is awarded annually by Senate on the recommendation of a selection committee
      consisting of -
       (a)  Head, School of Nursing and Midwifery (the Head) (as chair of the committee); and
       (b)  at least 2 representatives from the Ipswich campus as nominated by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
       and;
       (c)  3 representatives from the Ipswich RSLA Sub Branch. 

2.   The scholarship is open to students who - 
       (a)  are domestic students as defined in the Fee Rules; and
       (b)  are about to enter the second year or honours year of the Bachelor of Nursing; and
       (c)  have a family line to a War Veteran or ex-service person or serving person; and
       (d)  are able to demonstrate financial need; and
       (e)  are preferably current residents of the Ipswich/Moreton region encompassing Ipswich City,
              Esk, Laidley and Boonah Shires.
 
3.   The scholarship is awarded to the applicant showing the greatest merit as demonstrated by -
       (a)  academic achievement in their program to date; and
       (b)  personal qualities including community involvement, career aspirations, leadership and
              presentation skills; and
       (c)  such other evidence as may be deemed relevant to future success in the nursing profession.
 
4.   Applications must be lodged in the year of the award by the date set by the Head. 

5.   The value of the scholarship is $5,000 for one year. 

6.   The scholarship cannot be held concurrently with another scholarship or award valued at more
       than $5,000 per annum. 

7.   The recipient may be offered vacation placement in a health care facility nominated by the
       Ipswich RSLA Sub Branch.


Submit applications in person, by post or email:

In person: at the Ipswich Student Centre, Level 2 Building 8 UQ Ipswich Campus
By post: Scholarships and Prizes
Level 3, Building 8
Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
The University of Queensland, Ipswich Campus
11 Salisbury Road, Ipswich, Qld 4305, Australia
By email: j.freiberg@uq.edu.au


For more information contact the Ipswich Campus Student Centre:
Phone +61 73381 1011
Email ipswichstudentcentre@uq.edu.au
 
 
NOTE: The University takes this opportunity to advise that the value of this award may be assessable for Centrelink and/or income tax purposes. Applicants are advised to contact Centrelink and/or the Australian Taxation Office, as appropriate, for further information.

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