Scholarships
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is pleased to be able to offer a number of scholarship awards for students to undertake postgraduate programmes.
THE PATRICIA NAPIER SCHOLARSHIPS 2023
This scholarship offers awards for students to undertake the following PGT programmes:
- MSc Advanced Professional Practice
- MSc Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Care Needs
- PG Dip Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
The scholarships were set up in 2011 by Mr Russell Napier in recognition of his mother, Patricia Napier. The scholarship will cover Home tuition fees. On the MSc Advanced Professional Practice programme, the students will study in one of five specialist pathways:
- Cancer Nursing: Supportive and Palliative Care
- Critical and Acute Care
- Mental Health and Older Adult
- Leadership and Management
- Maternal and Child Health
Applications are invited from all applicants who meet the following criteria:
The scholarships will be awarded to the best graduates from a nursing or midwifery programme (i.e. applicants who hold a recognised professional qualification in nursing or midwifery and a relevant primary degree 2:2 or above or equivalent).
All candidates entering the PGT programmes are eligible to be considered by the School for the Award through the entry system.
Application Process - Please click here for the application form. Candidates are asked to submit a 500 word statement to describe why they should be considered for the scholarship, as well as the difference that Masters level study could make to their practice. Closing date: Wednesday 21st June, 2023 by 4.00pm
The judging panel will include the Head of School and two course Directors from the School. The decision will be based on the record of academic achievement and a supporting application form. Applicants must also have been accepted on to one of the listed programmes to start in September 2023.
The benefactor will have access to the written statements prior to final selection by the judging panel.
Enquiries or further information: Please email nursing@qub.ac.uk
Prof Jean Orr was the founder of the School of Nursing & Midwifery at Queen's. We are delighted to partner with the Queen's Annual Fund, the Dept of Health and the 5 Trusts to offer this scholarship.
Recent years have been a difficult time for nurses and midwives, and this scholarship is intended to recognise that. It has been well documented that an educated nursing & midwifery workforce is a key determinant of reducing mortality and enhancing patient safety. Nurses have a key role in patient care, and their presence at high levels of decision making is essential to ensure that our healthcare services are efficient, effective and safe. Nurses and midwives have given so much of themselves during the pandemic, caring for people in an almost impossible situation, and now it is time to give back. Jean Orr was a pioneer in her profession, and a great advocate for nurse education. In her honour, then, it is time to introduce support for the nurses and midwives of the region to progress, developing skills, leadership and professionalism throughout Northern Ireland. Note: this is subject to final confirmation
Apply for the Jean Orr Scholarship