Applications are now open for education and career development grants worth up to £2,500, aimed at nursing and midwifery staff, according to a recent announcement from the RCN Foundation. These annual autumn grants are available to both registered professionals and student nurses, with funding of up to £1,600 for registered professionals and up to £2,500 for students.
Most of the grants are accessible to any nurse, midwife, or support worker, regardless of their membership status with the Royal College of Nursing. They can be used for a range of purposes including continued professional development (CPD), training courses, degree contributions, and other career development opportunities.
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One notable grant is the £2,500 Foundation Into Nursing Grant, which supports graduates from any discipline who have achieved a first or 2:1 degree and wish to pursue a nursing career. There are also grants available for healthcare assistants, nursing associates, midwives, and students who begin their studies in 2025.
Last year, the foundation awarded £165,000 to 110 individuals through these grants. Applications opened on August 16 and will close on October 18, 2024.
FAQs:
- Who can apply for these grants?
The grants are available to nurses, midwives, healthcare support workers, nursing associates, and student nurses. Membership with the Royal College of Nursing is not required. - What can the grant money be used for?
The funds can be used for continued professional development, training courses, degree contributions, and other educational opportunities. - When do applications open and close?
Applications are open from August 16 to October 18, 2024.
Deepa Korea, the RCN Foundation director, emphasized the foundation’s commitment to investing in the future of nursing and midwifery through these grants. She encouraged all eligible individuals to explore the funding opportunities and apply. To apply, successful applicants need to identify a suitable course for the grant money before applying.
Types of education grants available from the RCN Foundation include:
- Professional Bursary Scheme (PBS): Grants up to £1,600 for CPD, available to UK registered nurses, midwives, healthcare support workers, nursing associates, and maternity assistants.
- RCN Foundation Into Nursing Grant: Grants up to £2,500 for graduates with a first or 2:1 degree wishing to study nursing.
- RCN Foundation Olufunke Adeyeye Education Grant: Grants up to £1,600 for nurses, midwives, healthcare support workers, and maternity support workers from the Global Majority.
- RCN Foundation Needlemakers Grant: Grants up to £1,600 for nurses and midwives who use and can demonstrate the use of needles in their work.
- RCN Foundation Kidby Student Grant: Grants up to £2,500 for student nurses who are RCN members and studying in the Southeast region of England.
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