Applications are now open for Moira Shire Council's 2027 Maternal and Child Health Nurse Scholarship Program.
The scholarship is available to registered midwives or nurses undertaking study at an accredited tertiary institution that leads to their qualification as a Maternal and Child Health nurse.
It provides financial support towards the recipient's studies, and also work placement with Moira's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service.
Moira Shire Council Chair Administrator Dr Graeme Emonson PSM said Maternal and Child Health nurses play a vital role in our community.
"They are highly professional health practitioners who give information, support and advice on a variety of topics including parenting, development and learning, child and family health, breastfeeding, sleeping and settling, nutrition and safety," Dr Emonson said.
"Council has been offering this scholarship to Moira residents for more than 10 years, providing recipients the opportunity to learn and work in a supportive environment close to home.
"Most scholarship recipients have stayed and worked locally after completing their studies, which is an excellent result."
Applications are now open for the 2027 scholarship and will close at 4pm on Friday 11 December 2026.
The scholarship criteria, guidelines and application form can be found on the Moira website at: https://www.moira.vic.gov.au/Residents/Maternal-and-Child-Health/Information-and-Resources/Nursing-Scholarship
