Sisters of Charity Foundation
Nursing Scholarship
2012 will mark the beginning of the Sisters of Charity Foundation Scholarship Program. Tertiary scholarships will be offered to young women who have experienced a very disadvantaged start in life. Young women who have recently left out of home care will be invited to apply to study for a bachelor of nursing.
The scholarships will be offered at the Australian Catholic University and the University of Notre Dame. They will be fully funded for three years and include text books, uniforms and support for participation in community events.
The education of women is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and by investing in one life we can influence many.
The very first Sisters of Charity worked tirelessly to help the profoundly disadvantaged and socially marginalised women in the Female Factory at Parramatta. They have also made a tremendous contribution to the health, education and welfare of Australian women since 1838. This scholarship program honours that tradition and is one important way our Foundation is working to continue the Sisters of Charity mission in perpetuity.
To view the transcript of the Chairman's speech
given at the Australian Catholic University
Click here
The Foundation has now formalized our partnership with the University of Notre Dame with the announcement of the commencement of the Sisters of Charity Foundation Scholarships. To view the Media Release Click here
For more information please contact:
Sisters of Charity Foundation
Level 7, 35 Grafton Street
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Phone: 02 9367 1211