The Lt Col Vivian Bullwinkel Study Travel Scholarship forms part of the Bullwinkel Scholars Program, funded by the Bullwinkel Project. Scholarship recipients are known as the Bullwinkel Scholars. Twenty-one scholarships honour the nurses, with an additional scholarship awarded in the name of Vivian Bullwinkel.
Available to all nurses, valued up to $10,000 and provides the opportunity for a registered nurse to study best practice elsewhere in Australia and/or overseas to share learning across borders. There is one scholarship available. The recipient of this scholarship will be provided with the opportunity to share their experiences and learnings through a Keynote address at the National Nursing Forum and/or through an article in the Hive magazine.
Number of places available: 1
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible to apply for the scholarship to undertake this program applicants must:
- hold a current relevant nurse registration
- be currently employed in the nursing profession
- intend to undertake a postgraduate course, conference, or workshop, nationally or internationally in 2024 that will enhance their career as a nurse leader
Documents required
- information on chosen activity
- letter of support from employer confirming your employment and position
- Australian citizenship or Permanent Residency
- an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
- evidence of residential address, such as a current gas, electricity, or rates bill
- current nurse registration
- identification such as Drivers license or Passport
- name change evidence (if name appears different on documents)
Selection criteria
Applications are open to nurses from all specialities within the nursing profession who aspire to be a leader at whatever stage of their career, who can demonstrate their commitment to:
- the nursing profession.
- their own investment in personal and professional development.
- contribute over and above their position description to deliver the care that all Australians deserve.
- Successful applicants will demonstrate the attributes and qualities that have cemented the respect and regard the nursing profession holds today.
Applications that do not demonstrate commitment to the nursing profession, improving patient and health outcomes, or exemplify the values of the nurses who made the ultimate sacrifice on Radji Beach, Bangka Island will not be considered.
Scholarship value
One scholarship available, valued up to $10,000 which will contribute to the following costs:
- Activity fees – activities such as, postgraduate study, workshop, or conference relevant to your nursing profession.
- Accommodation – Up to $250 per night
- Travel – by car, plane or train (local train, bus, cab and parking not included)
Applications
Applications closed.
