The African Palliative Care Association (APCA), in partnership with Global Partners in Care (GPIC) in the USA, provides a limited number of competitive scholarships each year to healthcare workers especially nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, music therapists, and clinical officers. APCA and GPIC recognise the important role health care and social workers play in providing holistic palliative care services.
The Palliative Care Education Scholarship Fund aims to provide an opportunity for health care and social workers involved in palliative care provision or those determined to lead the development of such services in their settings to undergo specialist training. Palliative care is a growing area of practice in Africa, and health care and social workers often feel unprepared to deal with the complex issues it encompasses. Training opportunities are expected to enhance skills, knowledge, attitudes, values, methods, and sensitivities needed to work effectively in palliative care with patients, families, health care providers, and the community.
WORTH
Scholarship amount and duration may vary according to the course of study but shall not exceed $2,000 USD.
ELIGIBILITY
- Qualified nurse, social worker, clinical officer, physiotherapist, and music therapist with a degree or diploma residing and working in Africa.
- Has obtained admission to a palliative care course in an institution in Africa recognized by APCA. You must already have secured acceptance/admission to a palliative care program of study at a recognized training institution to be considered for a scholarship.
- Currently licensed and registered with a professional body of the country of the applicant as a health care worker or social worker, where applicable.
- Able to obtain full support from your place of work to undertake the course.
- Able to serve your institution of work for at least one year after completion of the training.
- Able to legibly complete the application in English or French.
- Willing to provide updates during your studies, thank you letter, video testimonial, or Zoom interview with GPIC and APCA in support of future fundraising for the scholarship fund.
- Please note that preference is given to applicants who are in their final year of study.
DEADLINE: March 22, 2023
To apply and for more information visit here
