2021 - Semester 2 - Anna Ciffolilli Palliative Care Placement Scholarship (REOPENED)

Status: Closed

Applications open: 11/10/2021
Applications close: 26/10/2021

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

This scholarship has been established by Ms Anna Ciffolilli in appreciation to the palliative care given to her parents. The scholarship supports a nursing student undertaking a clinical placement in palliative care for students enrolled in NURS4002 Transitional Nursing Practice as part of their Bachelor of Science (Nursing) undergraduate degree, or a clinical placement in palliative care for students enrolled in NURS5021 Nursing Professional Practice 2 or NURS5027 Nursing Professional Practice 3 as part of their Master of Nursing Practice (coursework degree).

To encourage more men to enter the profession, preference will be given to male applicants who meet the eligibility and selection criteria.

Student type

• Current Students

Faculty

• Faculty of Health Sciences

Course type

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

Scholarship base

• Need Based

Value

The Anna Ciffolilli Palliative Care Placement Scholarship will provide the following support:

• A one-off cash payment of $1,500. The amount can be used at the student's discretion to contribute towards educational-related expenses.

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

This scholarship is for students undertaking:

• A palliative care clinical placement in NURS4002 Transitional Nursing Practice as part of their Bachelor of Science (Nursing) undergraduate degree, or
• A palliative care clinical placement in NURS5021 Nursing Professional Practice 2 / NURS5027 Nursing Professional Practice 3 as part of their Master of Nursing Practice coursework degree.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Anna Ciffolilli Palliative Care Placement scholarship:

• Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder or New Zealand citizen
• Have a current course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50
• Enrolled full-time (at least 75 credits) in semester 2, 2021 in either:
  • Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or
  • Master of Nursing Practice, selecting palliative care as the placement preference and receive an offer into this placement
• Undertaking a clinical placement in palliative care in NURS4002 Transitional Nursing Practice, or be undertaking a clinical placement in palliative care in NURS5021 Nursing Professional Practice 2 or NURS5027 Nursing Professional Practice 3.
• Have passed all units to date in their course
• Demonstrated financial need

Application process

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel on OASIS
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment & Selection Criteria

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Socio-economic background
  • Preference given to:
    • Male students
• Additional selection criteria for Master students:
  • Pending receipt of acceptance into an eligible placement in palliative care

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome will be sent via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need
• Scholarship will commence from the semester of study for which the scholarship was awarded
• Scholarship is not transferable to another major, course or university

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must be undertaking:

• A palliative care clinical placement in NURS4002 Transitional Nursing Practice as part of their Bachelor of Science (Nursing) undergraduate degree, or
• A palliative care clinical placement in NURS5021 Nursing Professional Practice 2 / NURS5027 Nursing Professional Practice 3 as part of their Master of Nursing Practice coursework degree.

Changes to Enrolment

If a recipient intends to change their enrolment, they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office ([email protected] ) for approval BEFORE the change. The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect their scholarship.

Withdrawal or Terminated from units or course: A recipient who withdraws from their units or course of study, or has been terminated from their studies will become ineligible for the continuation of the scholarship, will not receive any further payments and will be required to repay to Curtin University the stipend awarded for that study period if applicable.

Cancellation of Scholarship: Notwithstanding any provision above, Curtin reserves the rights, at its sole discretion, to cancel the award of, or continuity of, the scholarship where the sponsor ceases to fund the scholarship.

Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: 1300 222 888

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Further Information

Centrelink

For advice on your Centrelink payments and how your scholarship could affect your payment please see Department of Human Services or contact a Centrelink Office.  If you require a letter about your scholarship for Centrelink, please contact the Scholarships Office. 

Taxation

Generally scholarship money paid to full-time students is not treated as taxable income, however if your study load is less than 75 credits (part-time) your scholarship money is not  tax exempt. Other than the full-time study requirement, the general rule is that scholarships are exempt from taxation unless:

• It is a condition of the scholarship that a recipient is required to undertake activities that are of use, help or benefit to the scholarship provider - then the student is rendering a service by agreeing to undertake those activities;
• An award is received by a student where the scholarship is not provided principally for educational purposes.
• During or upon completion of the degree for which the scholarship is awarded a recipient is required to become, or shall continue to be, an employee of the funding body; or

The Australian Tax Office has a tool  to help you determine if your scholarship is taxable.  For expert advice please contact the Australian Taxation Office  or your accountant when completing your annual Tax Return.  If a letter regarding your scholarship is required for taxation purposes, please contact the Scholarships Office .

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