Scholarships & awards

Jane Bell Scholarship

Established to commemorate the contribution to nursing by Miss Jane Bell OBE.

This is a biennial award of up to $10 000 for research, travel or further study

APPLICATIONS HAVE REOPENED: 25 May 2025

Applications close: 6pm on 27 June 2025

Download the scholarship guide and application forms below

Nursing Research Gift

Every year the RMGNA awards a gift to the University of Melbourne Master of Advanced Nursing Practice student nominated for their high quality research project. We invite the awardee to present on their research at one of our general meetings or submit an article for our newsletter.

Image: 2024 recipient, Lauren Cross (with Julie Halton, Secretary)

Art of Nursing Award

The Royal Melbourne Graduate Nurses’ Association introduced this annual award to acknowledge and celebrate RMH nurses who embody the Art of Nursing. In 2025 we will have two Art of Nursing Awards - a graduate nurse & Grade 2+ nurse - and the award will increase to $1000 per winner.

Applications open: 27th January 2025

Applications close: 3rd March 2025 at 6pm

To apply: complete the nomination form below & email to rmhgna@outlook.com or fill out the online nomination form below.

RMGNA Small Grants

Art of Nursing Award

Royal Melbourne Graduate Nurses Association Small Grants are available to assist members to participate in continuing professional development activities.

Applications open 1st January 2025

To apply, click on this link and complete the online application form

Download the Small Grant guidelines below for more information about the small grants program; a printable version of the application form is included in this document

RMGNA Art of Nursing award winners (2023)

Momoka Yoshida

Momoka was nominated for her commitment to professional excellence, constantly updating her evidence-based practice by attending workshops and seminars and engaging in self-directed learning.

She approaches her nursing care with enthusiasm and optimism and is determined to improve the care provided to, and outcomes for, her patients. This commitment to patient-centred care was evident in Momoka’s personal goal of improving communication between the patients in her care and their multidisciplinary team; not only through thorough patient education but also by ensuring her patients needs were heard and met in a kind, compassionate and effective manner.

Joel Fitgerald

Joel was nominated for his positive, compassionate attitude that allows him to create strong connections with his patients, their family members, peers and the multidisciplinary team. He personifies kindness and helpfulness, making time to actively listen to others and collaboratively find solutions to their issues or concerns. His growth mindset meant that what others saw as challenges, he saw as opportunities to learn, grow and help others and always ensured his patients received the best of care in a positive, healing environment.

The Jane Bell Scholarship is open for applications