With the start of a new academic term just around the corner, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Foundation has announced new education and career development grants.
Set to be available until 18th October, the grants have been made available to support nurses and midwives who wish to upskill themselves and the care they deliver to patients. The money can be used for undergraduate degrees, postgraduate qualifications and professional training.
The maximum amount available for continuous development is £1,600 and for student nurses it is £2,500. Applications, which can be found here, are welcome from nurses, midwives, nursing associates, maternity assistants, healthcare support workers and student nurses, who will begin their study between 1st January – 31st December 2025.
Although the RCN Foundation – an independent charity that supports nursing and midwifery staff – are providing the grants, professionals don’t need to be a member to apply for them.
‘The RCN Foundation is proud to continue to invest in the future of nursing and midwifery through our education grants,’ said Deepa Korea, RCN Foundation director. ‘These grants support and give access to professionals who wish to undertake learning and development activities to enhance their careers, but in turn improve the care they give to their patients.’
Korea added: ‘Last year alone we supported the professional development and training of 110 individuals through our education grants that totalled £163,000. Whether you are a nurse, midwife, nursing associate, maternity assistant, healthcare support worker, or student nurse, I strongly encourage you to take the time to see what funding we have available and apply for an RCN Foundation education grant.’
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