Bachelor of Midwifery

PROGRAM DEADLINE: August 07, 2023 at 12:30 AM +10 - CLOSED

This program is inactive or past the deadline.

Description

Midwifery Scholarships for 2024

Australia Awards In-PNG Scholarships provide training in priority areas identified by the Governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia, delivered through selected partner institutions in Papua New Guinea.
Midwifery scholars and graduates contribute to quality maternal and neonatal health outcomes across PNG.

Important: Please read carefully before completing your application
This application form is for study in PNG only (not Australia). You must complete this application form in English.

The scholarship is available for study at:

• St Mary's School of Nursing (women only)
• Lutheran School of Nursing
• University of Goroka
• Pacific Adventist University
• University of Papua New Guinea

Requirements

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for a scholarship:
• meet the conditions of entry for your preferred institution(s)
• be a citizen of PNG and residing in PNG at the time of application
• not have been convicted of a criminal offence
• not have been terminated from a previous Australia Awards scholarship for misconduct
• hold a PNG nursing qualification (Diploma or above)
• have two years' minimum recent employment as a practicing nurse
• be fully registered with the PNG Nursing Council
• if employed in an NGO facility, have endorsement from your employer for leave with or without pay
• if you are a permanent employee of a Government of PNG health service, you must have employer approval via the training committee process in accordance with PNG National Public Service General Order Training.

Required supporting documents
• One recent passport size ID photo with your name and signature on the back of the photo (scanned/electronic copy is acceptable)
• Certified copy of your Nursing qualification
• Certified copy of your Nursing academic transcript
• Certified copy of your passport bio page or NID card or birth certificate or photo ID such as driver's license, school ID card, or Staff ID card
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) using template provided
• Letter of endorsement from your employer (if you are permanently employed).

Successful applications
If you are offered a scholarship, you will need to:
• sign a contract and be bound by the scholarship conditions
• be accepted full-time into study at the institution identified in your scholarship offer for the duration of the award
• if necessary, live on-campus unaccompanied (no family)
• meet all other conditions of the scholarship Award.
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