BHP Billiton Nursing Scholarships 2010

Amazing Opportunity – Huge Helping Hand

• Each semester 4 Curtin nursing students are awarded a scholarship to the value of $1,850 each to support travel, accommodation and living expenses whilst they undertake their CHNP 326 clinical placement in either Port Hedland or Newman.

• The Scholarship encourages students to perform their clinical placement in regional areas of Port Hedland or Newman and gain insight and experience in community health issues in the Pilbara.

• BHP Billiton Iron Ore has an ongoing commitment to improve the community health and education choices in the Pilbara region.

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, studentsmust:

• Be studying at Curtin University and enrolled in Community Health Nursing Practice 326/Nursing Practice 563 for semester 2 2010

• Be prepared to undertake their clinical placement in Port Hedland or Newman

Conditions & Selection Process

Scholarship selections are based on academic merit and statement of commitment

• Applicants are to provide a written statement outlining their commitment, past activities and knowledge of issues related to regional areas

• Scholarships are awarded to applicants with highest course weighted average

• Successful applicants are awarded the value of $1,850 each to support travel, accommodation and living expenses whilst they undertake practicum placement in either Port Hedland or Newman.

Application Closing Date

• Applications for Semester 2 2010 must be submitted to the Clinical Office by Friday 13th August 2010.

• Application forms are attached to the OCC and are also available from the School of Nursing and Midwifery reception desk.

The scholarships recognise nursing students who maintain academic excellence whilst demonstrating their commitment to

nursing and passion for improvement in regional health.

Port Hedland Nurses

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