RCN Foundation grants now available
Nurses can now apply for an RCN Foundation education and career development grant.
RCN Foundation education grants aim to support nursing and midwifery professionals to develop their careers, gain new skills, and enhance the care they give to patients. Grants can be used to undertake postgraduate qualifications and professional training.
There are a total of five education grants open and you do not have to be an RCN member to apply. Each grant has specific criteria you need to meet.
The education grants available range from £1,600 - £2,500, and applications are welcome from nurses, midwives, nursing associates, maternity assistants, healthcare support workers and student nurses who will begin their study between 1 January – 31 December 2025. The closing date for applications is October 18, at 5pm.
What grants can you apply for?
· Professional Bursary Scheme (PBS): grants of up to £1,600 available for continuous professional development. Open to UK registered nurses, midwives, healthcare support workers, nursing associates and maternity assistants
· RCN Foundation Into Nursing Grant: grants of up to £2,500 available per annum for graduates in any discipline (with either a 1st or 2:1 degree) looking to study nursing
· RCN Foundation Olufunke Adeyeye Education Grant: grants of up to £1,600 available for nurses, midwives, healthcare support workers and maternity support workers from the Global Majority
· RCN Foundation Needlemakers Grant: grants of up to £1,600 available for nurses and midwives who use and can demonstrate the use of needles in their work
· RCN Foundation Kidby Student Grant: grants of up to £2,500 available for student nurses that are RCN members, studying and living in the SE region of England.
Deepa Korea, RCN Foundation Director said: “The RCN Foundation is proud to continue to invest in the future of nursing and midwifery through our education grants.
“These grants support and give access to professionals who wish to undertake learning and development activities to enhance their careers, but in turn improve the care they give to their patients. Last year alone we supported the professional development and training of 110 individuals through our education grants that totalled £163,000.”
Deepa added: “Whether you are a nurse, midwife, nursing associate, maternity assistant, healthcare support worker, or student nurse, I strongly encourage you to take the time to see what funding we have available and apply for an RCN Foundation education grant.”
To find out more information about what grants are available and to apply, visit here.