Bank First is proud to offer scholarships that provide practical, transformative support to the next generation of nurses and allied health professionals.
At Bank First, our scholarships provide practical, transformative support to the next generation of nurses and allied health professionals. We're proud to offer scholarships that relieve financial strain, support innovation and recognise emerging nurse leaders.
Studying can be tough, especially with tight budgets and balancing work and family. Our scholarships ease financial stress, allowing nurses to focus on their education.
Nurse Tenika resumed her transition from enrolled to registered nurse after previously pausing her studies due to the challenge of finding childcare while on placement. 'I'm so excited with where my future is headed. If it wasn’t for the scholarship, I really don’t know how I'd manage placement.'
Juggling the demands of motherhood, work, and studies, Nurse Nishita's determination is inspiring:
'Being a mum while working and studying full-time isn't easy, but I'm determined to push through. This scholarship means the world to me, especially during these times of high cost of living pressures.'
In today's digital age, hands-on experience remains invaluable, especially in nursing. Bank First’s Alfred Health scholarships enable nurses and allied health professionals to embark on study tours to observe innovative health programs around the world.
'The UK do advanced work in nursing; we want to lead and implement some of their programs at Alfred Health. I’m so excited to have this opportunity,' said Clinical Nurse Consultant Kellie.
Clinical Nurse Consultant Josephine will visit headache treatment clinics to see a nurse-led model in practice. 'I was thrilled to receive this scholarship. I can now do something that I've dreamed of for a long time.’
Emma, a Clinical Nurse Manager, will travel to the USA to observe the use of virtual reality simulations to train nurses to deliver care outside the hospital:
'If we can simulate environments reflective of real-life, we can equip nurses with the skills and confidence they need.'
For nurses at the start of their career journey, a scholarship can be the vote of confidence they need to know they're on the right track.
Nurse Alison is inspired by her mother:
'Seeing the impact my mum had on people's lives motivated me to follow her footsteps. This scholarship will help to enable me to continue making an impact just like her.'
Joseph, a St Vincent's Nursing scholarship recipient, also comes from a proud family of nurses. 'This kind of support is so encouraging for nurses who would like to pursue more in their career.'
For the team at Bank First, it's a privilege to speak to our incredible scholarship recipients and learn more about their paths to nursing and healthcare. Whether it’s enabling further study or lightening the load during placement, our scholarships make a significant impact.
We're proud to continue our legacy of caring for those who care for others through our scholarship program.
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