College of Nurses Aotearoa

COLLEGE OF NURSES AOTEAROA Scholarship Awards 2014

 A small number of scholarships will become available in 2014 for College of Nurses Members. These Scholarship will range in value from $500- $2000.

 Applicants may request scholarships to support conference attendance, specialist study programs or further study after a completed masters’ degree.

1* The Scholarship Award may be held concurrently with another scholarship or bursary, and is non-taxable in New Zealand.

2* Consideration will only be given to applications submitted on the official application form, word processed and in the requested format. Please submit via email to [email protected] (All attachments must be in the one email please.) or post to The Administrator, College of Nurses, PO Box 1258, Palmerston North 4414

3* Applications close Monday 21st October 2013. (We are very pleased to be able to offer this opportunity for scholarships but do apologise for the tight timeline necessary for the application process.)

4* Applications are to be addressed to the Administrator, CNA(NZ) and will be considered by the College Board.

5* Each award will be made on merit, taking into consideration the nature of the planned conference/study/research, as well as the applicant's academic merit and participation in the profession and the College.

 The Scholarship Awards can cover conference registration, travel and accommodation, specialist study programs or costs incurred with further study after a completed masters’ degree.

6* Applicants travelling to conferences are expected to complete travel by the 30th November 2014

7* Successful recipients will need to provide a report on the conference attendance to the Board of the College of Nurses within 6 weeks of returning from the conference. Those awarded Scholarships for study should provide a report on outcomes. These reports will be printed in the next Te Puawai (College journal published in April, July and November) so please do remember to take some photos as appropriate.

8* Retrospective costs will not be considered.

9* It is an expectation that recipients remain a financial member of the College for the duration of the scholarship term.

10* An inability to complete planned travel or maintain College membership because of extenuating circumstances will require discussion and may involve partial or full repayment of the award.

College of Nurse Aotearoa – Scholarships 2012 COLLEGE OF NURSES (NZ) AOTEAROA Inc

APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2014

PART 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION - (Please word process your application)

Last/Family name

First name(s)

Postal address Suburb and Postcode

Phone no – hm - wk - Cell

Identification as Maori Yes No (please indicate)

Hapu / iwi

Award applied for (/ select one) A) Travel Award

B) Study Award

I certify that the details contained in this application are correct.

Signed: ______

Date: ______3

PART 2: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Please supply a brief 1-2 page curriculum vitae and appropriate evidence to support your application. For example, evidence of enrolment in undergraduate / post-graduate study or academic transcript.

College membership and activity:

Current financial membership of CNA(NZ)? Yes No

Membership Number (Check your card or member search on the website) How many years have you been a member?

Outline involvement in college activities. Eg. Network, conference, mentoring, response to submissions etc

Nursing Registration and related professional development:

Registration type Year of registration(s): Current annual practicing certificate Yes/ No Please attach photocopy Briefly outline relevant professional development and/or continuing education undertaken over last 5 yrs. Eg. Training, education, workshops, conferences, specialty practice programmes, etc

College of Nurse Aotearoa – Scholarships 2012 Academic Qualifications: list completed and/or qualifications in progress. If you are studying, please indicate where you are studying and when you expect to complete.

Qualification Institution Year awarded or expected to complete.

Contribution to Nursing

Outline contribution to nursing at a local and/or regional and/or national level:

Outline any community work that relates to and/or supports your application:

Contribution to Maori Health: (for colleagues who identify as Maori only)

Please describe your contribution to and/or involvement in the area of Maori health needs. 5

PART 3: PROGRAMME FOR WHICH THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS MADE.

In no more than one page, please outline your planned programme of study or itinerary of travel and how you intend to use this award to develop/extend your own practice as a nurse. Include evidence to support your application eg. Proof of enrolment; ethical approval; letter of support, conference registration, travel cost, itinerary etc

College of Nurse Aotearoa – Scholarships 2012 PART 4: APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Evidence and information required  Personal details completed

Application signed

CV attached

Photocopy of APC (if applicable)

Evidence of enrolment in undergraduate or post-graduate programme if applicable

Copy of academic transcripts or degree – please no originals

Evidence to support study / research / practice development/ travel e.g. Ethics approval, letters of support, business case, project plan, conference registration, travel cost, itinerary.

Thank you for your application. Please return a copy of all documents by email to [email protected] or post to The Administrator, College of Nurses, PO Box 1258, Palmerston North 4414.

Applications must arrive no later than Monday 21st October 2013 to be considered.