Bursaries

Who is eligible to apply?

• Current ARNS Members
• ARNS member for at least 6 months
• Registered Nurses working with respiratory patients

What does the bursary offer?

• ARNS allocate a total of £5,000 for a 12 month period for at least 8 bursaries
• Bursaries will be awarded in March and September of each year
• Bursaries can only be awarded for a maximum of 50% of the course cost
• The average award is £250 however all applications will be given consideration depending on their merit
• Bursaries are usually paid to the institution which is providing the course/conference; if this is not practical then costs will be reimbursed to the individual following verification of appropriate receipts or invoices.

How do I apply?

• Complete and submit the Bursary Application form below
• All forms must be completed fully before submission
• You must provide full details of the course/conference costs, title and the postal address of the educational provider

What happens when I complete the course?

• ARNS expect a letter or email confirming that the course has been completed
• You will be asked to give feedback to ARNS within 12 months of completing by either providing a short article for the newsletter or submitting a poster at our conference.
• If you receive a bursary and fail to complete the course or attend the conference, you may be asked to pay back the bursary.

Any Questions?

Email ARNS at [email protected] providing a contact telephone number and a committee member will respond to your query.

Please note that bursary applications will be reviewed and awarded twice a year – in March and September