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Scholarship Policy

ACM Scholarship Policy, endorsed 20191209 2 | P a g e

Contents

Purpose........................................................................................................................ 3

Definitions .................................................................................................................... 3

General principles ...................................................................................................... 3

Terms and conditions ................................................................................................. 3

Eligibility ................................................................................................................... 4

Application Process .................................................................................................... 4

Application Review Process ......................................................................................... 4

Scholarship committees .............................................................................................. 5

Provision of a scholarship ........................................................................................... 5

Establishment of new scholarships .............................................................................. 6

Governance and administration of scholarships ............................................................ 6

Appendices ............................................................................................................... 8

Appendix 1 ACM National Scholarships .................................................................................... 9

Appendix 2 ACT Scholarships ................................................................................................ 15

Appendix 3 NSW Scholarships .............................................................................................. 16

Appendix 4 Victoria Scholarships ........................................................................................... 18

Appendix 5 Gippsland Scholarships ....................................................................................... 22

Appendix 6 South Australia Scholarships ............................................................................... 23

Appendix 7 Northern Territory Scholarships ........................................................................... 24

Appendix 8 Tasmania Scholarships ....................................................................................... 25

Appendix 9 Queensland Scholarships .................................................................................... 26

Appendix 10 Western Australia Scholarships .......................................................................... 27


Purpose

This policy sets out the principles, conditions and processes that apply to the establishment

and award of scholarships offered by the Australian College of Midwives’ (ACM), including

those specific to and offered by branches of the ACM.

Definitions

In this policy and any associated procedures, the following definitions apply:

ACM: Australian College of Midwives.

Scholarship: a sum of money, or gift with a monetary value (for those who award a

membership) awarded on an annual, basis1 as described in the eligibility, terms and

conditions of a specified scholarship. A scholarship may be awarded to more than one

recipient.

Scholarship committee: a committee established to award each nominated scholarship

as set out in the Appendices. Scholarship committees may be convened by the CEO, the

national office or branches of ACM, depending on the scholarship.

Donor: includes benefactors and those who make a bequest2 for the purposes of funding a

scholarship.

General principles

1.1 ACM is committed to maximising scholarship opportunities for its members in line

with the ACMs strategic directions, vision and mission and which foster partnerships

with external donors. To this end, ACM:

a. establishes scholarships with broad, inclusive and enduring eligibility and

selection criteria;

b. ensures that all scholarships are established with regard to the donor’s intent.

1.2 All scholarships:

a. are established and awarded in accordance with this policy;

b. must be approved by the CEO;

1.3 are governed and assessed by eligibility and selection criteria and the terms and

conditions as set by the ACM and any additional criteria specific to a scholarship.

1.4 All recommended scholarship recipients must be approved by the CEO.

1.5 The Professional Practice Unit (PPU) is responsible for the advertising,

administration and follow up of scholarships.

1.6 Branches are responsible for governance of branch scholarships and other

administrative tasks including budget allocation, convening of committees and

judging and selection of recipients.

Terms and conditions

2.1. All scholarships offered by the ACM are underpinned by a core set of terms and

conditions. All scholarship recipients must:

a. provide a written report within three months of completion of the

study/event/research which ACM will consider for use in its communication

1 Once-off funding may be utilised as/for prizes and awards. 2 See website for how to make a bequest.


channels as a way of promoting the scholarships and the recipient’s

achievements;

2.2. acknowledge ACM where the scholarship has supported any thesis, dissertation,

publication or presentation resulting from research/study undertaken.

2.3. Scholarship terms and conditions must be consistent with Australian taxation

requirements for the purpose of the recipient’s income tax. For more information,

please refer to the ATO’s “Is my scholarship taxable’’ here:

https://www.ato.gov.au/Calculators-and-tools/Is-my-scholarship-taxable/

Additional terms and conditions may be specified by scholarship administrators

Eligibility

3.1. All scholarship applicants will be assessed against the following core eligibility

criteria.

3.2. The applicant must (unless otherwise specified in appendices 1-10):

a. be a full member of the ACM and have held membership for at least the

previous two years; or

b. be a graduate or student member of the ACM;

c. not have defaulted on the terms and conditions of a previously awarded ACM

scholarship.

d. If more applicants qualify for a scholarship than there are scholarships

available, precedence shall be given to applicants who have not previously

received a scholarship.

3.3 Subject to the approval of the CEO, scholarships may be awarded on the basis of

one or more of the following additional selection criteria:

a. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status, and/or

b. membership of any other designated target equity group.

Application Process

4.1. In order to apply for a scholarship, applicants must submit a:

a. completed application form

b. summarised curriculum vitae (maximum length two (2) A4 pages).

4.2. Additional application materials may be required for individual scholarships as set

out in the appendices 1-10.

Applications should be submitted through the ACM website scholarship portal at

https://www.midwives.org.au/scholarships-0

Application Review Process

5.1 Applications will be assessed, weighted and ranked in a comparative and

competitive process against core selection criteria (refer to Section 3 Eligibility and

the appendices 1-10).

a. Applications may also be assessed against other financial support, paid leave or

benefits received in relation to the activity or project aligned to the scholarship

application.

b. Applicants may be interviewed.

5.2 Additional selection criteria, where applicable, are set out in the Appendices 1-10.

https://www.ato.gov.au/Calculators-and-tools/Is-my-scholarship-taxable/



5.3 All scholarships are assessed and scholarship recipients are recommended by the

relevant scholarship committee, under direction of the CEO.

5.4 In considering an application, the scholarship committee will take the following into

account:

a. the nature of the research, study tour, attendance at a conference or project

proposed by the applicant, in relation to midwifery;

b. the number and nature of other submissions made to the ACM;

c. any grants previously made to the applicant who is making the submission;

d. the extent of moneys available for distribution.

5.5 The selection committee reserves the right to refuse an application if it is not

completed in line with the requirements set out in this policy.

5.6 A scholarship is awarded only if there is a candidate of sufficient merit.

5.7 The decision of ACM as to the making of a grant in respect of any particular

submission shall be final and conclusive and binding on all parties and ACM shall

not be obliged to furnish reasons for its decision to the applicant who made that

submission.

Scholarship committees

6.1 The scholarship committees for the Margaret Peters and Pam Hayes, and Elsevier

and ACM Scholarships will be convened by the ACM PPU and include the Midwifery

Advisors from the ACM Professional Practice and Education Units.

6.2 The scholarship committee for the HESTA and ACM Scholarships will be convened

by the ACM PPU and comprise the Midwifery Advisors from the ACM Professional

Practice and Education Units.

6.3 The scholarship committee for the Stillbirth CRE Travel Fellowship and Research

Fellowship will consist of the Director of the Stillbirth CRE, a midwife involved in the

Stillbirth CRE and the CEO of ACM (or their delegate).

6.4 Branch scholarship committees will be convened at the discretion of the relevant

Branch chair.

Provision of a scholarship

7.1 The ACM cannot provide advice to scholarship recipients about any financial or

taxation implications for individuals but may inform them about income tax liability

and recommend they consult the Australian Taxation Office (refer to item 2.3).

7.2 It is the responsibility of scholarship recipients to check the implications for income

tax liability payments prior to accepting a scholarship.

7.3 Scholarship recipients must enter into a contract with the ACM and agree to comply

with the all terms and conditions of the scholarship.

7.4 Scholarship funds awarded may only be used for expenses incurred after the

scholarship has been allocated; no retrospective or backdated expenses are

permitted

7.5 Recipients who fail to comply with their contract will be required to return their

scholarship funding no later than 60 days after the date on which their scholarship

report was due (being three months after the expected completion of the

study/event/research), unless they can demonstrate extenuating circumstances to

the CEO.


7.6 Recipients who participate in the event/study/research for which the scholarship

was awarded, but do not submit a scholarship report or article for Australian

Midwifery News, will be required to return 10% of the scholarship to ACM within 60

days of the date on which it was due.

7.7 Recipients who utilise their funding but do not comply with the terms and

conditions of the scholarship may be ineligible to apply for future ACM scholarships.

Establishment of new scholarships

8.1 Scholarships are created by the ACM for varying reasons, for example, to honour

an ACM member who has contributed significantly to midwifery or an individual

branch.

8.2 The creation of a scholarship is subject to the following conditions:

a. scholarships (including the proposed name) are required to be in keeping with

the values, interests, mission, policies, and strategic direction of ACM;

b. scholarships may be proposed by individual donors, businesses or organisations

if the donor’s business or activities meet the requirements of 8.2(a).;

c. a proposal addressing the purposes of the scholarship must be submitted, to

the PPU of the ACM, for consideration and approval. The proposal must

comprise:

i. the terms and conditions of the scholarships including the nature,

frequency and value of the scholarship,

ii. eligibility requirements (additional to those set out in Section 3),

iii. the selection criteria (if additional to the Eligibility requirements in

Section 3),

iv. a financial plan and process for the provision of recurrent

scholarships, including any tax considerations.

d. the proposed scholarship must be approved by the CEO before it can be

offered or advertised in any format.

8.3 Scholarships established from a donation or bequest must adhere to the principles,

conditions and processes set out in this policy.

8.4 ACM:

a. may negotiate specific conditions with donors in accordance with this policy

and other relevant policies of the ACM;

b. will make donors aware of the financial commitment involved in funding a

scholarship and advise them to seek financial advice on tax implications;

c. will consider funding from a wide range of donors from private industry and the

public sector but reserves the right to refuse a donation if the proposed terms

and conditions are contrary to policies of the ACM;

d. by accepting a donation, does not automatically endorse the goods or services

provided by the donor;

e. will acknowledge donors in an appropriate way, in accordance with taxation

requirements and as approved by the ACM.

Governance and administration of scholarships

9.1 The Professional Practice Unit has the role, among other matters, to:


a. advise and make recommendations to the CEO on policy and other matters

relating to scholarships;

b. oversee the establishment and administration of all scholarships on behalf of

the CEO;

c. establish and monitor the scholarship procedures.

9.2 Scholarship funding is administered by the Finance team of the ACM.


Appendices

The attached appendices provide information specific to each of the scholarships offered by

the ACM, including those that are branch specific. All scholarships are underpinned by a core

set of terms and conditions, eligibility and selection criteria and a standardised application

process, as set out in the attached policy. Additional eligibility and selection criteria are

included in the following appendices, where relevant.

All scholarships are advertised via the ACM website and other communication avenues (e.g.

Newsletters, Australian Midwifery News, social media, etc). Scholarships may also be

advertised by the donor on their websites.

Applications and supporting materials to be submitted via the scholarship portal on the ACMs

website at https://www.midwives.org.au/scholarships-0



Appendix 1 ACM National Scholarships

ACM - Pam Hayes and Margaret Peters Scholarship

(formally known as the AMSF/ Annual National Scholarship)

Background Pam Hayes and Margaret Peters established the Australian Midwifery Scholarship Foundation (AMSF) in 1989 with the profits from a successful ICM Congress in Sydney. The AMSF was administered by Trustees consisting of office bearers of the Australian College of Midwives (ACM) and one nominee from each State and Territory Branch. In 2014, the ACM changed its legal status through unification of the nine incorporated associations such that the trust deed was no longer in step with the ACM constitution and its branches. It was decided to terminate the Trust in accordance with the relevant clause of the deed and establish the Pam Hayes and Margaret Peters Scholarships in 2016. The scholarship is named in their stead to acknowledge their wisdom and vision in establishing the AMSF.

Purpose The purpose of the ACM annual national scholarship is to provide funding: • for midwives to undertake projects or research that contributes to the education

and practice of midwifery;

• for midwives to undertake projects or research that contributes to the education

and practice of midwifery with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focus;

• to assist attendance of midwives to present their projects or research that

contributes to the education and practice of midwifery at national or international

conference in midwifery or related fields;

• to assist Australian midwives to sponsor visiting midwives from overseas to

present at Australian midwifery conferences, or to undertake study tours to learn

about midwifery in Australia as part of a project or research in their home country

that contributes to the education and practice of midwifery.

Additional Terms & Conditions

The ACM preserves the current funds of the Pam Hayes and Margaret Peters Scholarships and aims to grow the capital in order to award scholarships from the earnings of the investments.

Additional eligibility criteria

Australian applicants Eligibility to apply will be assessed against Eligibility section of the Scholarship

Policy.

Sponsorship of a midwife from a developing country To be eligible to apply for the Pam Hayes and Margaret Peters Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a registered midwife in their country of origin • Be a current member of their local midwifery society if there is one and • Be resident in a developing country as identified by the WHO.

Application process

Applications and supporting materials to be submitted via the scholarship portal on the ACMs website at https://www.midwives.org.au/scholarships-0



Elsevier and ACM Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Post Graduate

Midwifery Scholarship

Background Elsevier established the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Midwifery Scholarship to be awarded annually for a maximum of four years, in acknowledgement of the endorsement by the ACM of several Elsevier midwifery publications. Up to $1,500 is available for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander midwife, as well as a year’s full membership with ACM per year.

Purpose The purpose of the Elsevier Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Midwifery Scholarship annual national scholarship is to provide one scholarship per year, of $1,500 to an individual who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and who is undertaking midwifery related studies. There are four possible categories for application that are ranked 1 through to 4 with applicants applying in Rank 1 being their priority scholarship recipients. If there are no applicants against Rank 1, applicants from Rank 2 will be considered and so on through to Rank 4 until the scholarship is awarded. If no applications are received in a scholarship year the scholarship funds will be rolled over to the next year, such that a total of 4 x $1,500 scholarships will be awarded.

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship Ranking • A midwife who is undertaking postgraduate studies leading to a postgraduate

midwifery qualification (e.g. certificate leading to endorsement or honours,

masters of PhD in the field of midwifery)

• A midwife who is undertaking postgraduate studies leading to a postgraduate

qualification that will enhance their midwifery scope of practice (e.g. maternal

child and family health studies)

• A Registered Nurse who is undertaking postgraduate studies to obtain their

midwifery registration.

• A midwifery student undertaking undergraduate studies to obtain their midwifery

registration.

• Contrary to the Eligibility section of the Scholarship Policy, non-members are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Application process




Stillbirth CRE and ACM Travel Fellowship

Background The Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth (The Stillbirth CRE - https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/) is a national collaboration addressing the neglected tragedy of stillbirth. Through a priority driven program, the Stillbirth CRE aims to reduce the rate of stillbirth and improve care for parents and families whose baby is stillborn. The goal is to reduce the number of stillbirths that occur after 28 weeks’ gestation, and to improve the quality of care received by families whose baby is stillborn. ACM is a key partner in the Stillbirth CRE. The Stillbirth CRE research program addresses priorities across four major priority areas: • Improving care and outcomes for women with risk factors for stillbirth.

• Developing new approaches for identifying women at increased risk of stillbirth

(e.g. using biomarkers).

• Implementing best practice in care after stillbirth and in subsequent pregnancies.

• Improving knowledge of causes and contributors to stillbirth.

Purpose The purpose of the fellowship is to provide a midwife who is based in a rural or remote setting and is a member of ACM to participate in the annual meeting and update held by the Stillbirth CRE. This year the Annual National Stillbirth Forum will be held in Melbourne on July 9 – 10. ACM is a partner in the Stillbirth CRE and this Fellowship is an opportunity for ACM and the Stillbirth CRE to come together to support a midwife to attend the annual event and network with colleagues and leaders from around the country. One fellowship will be awarded each year (2019, 2020, 2021) to the value of $1,000 each.


Applicants must be: • A midwife, currently registered with the NMBA, or a midwifery student who is

currently undertaking a pre-registration midwifery program;

• A resident of a rural or remote part of Australia (outside a capital city or major

metropolitan area); and

• Able to clearly articulate why attending an update on stillbirth will be beneficial to

her/his practice in a rural or remote setting.

Additional Terms and Conditions

If you are awarded this fellowship, you must: • Within three months of the Annual National Stillbirth Forum provide a short

biography with a photo and a short, written report on the experience of attending

the meeting for use on the ACM and Stillbirth CRE websites and newsletters

• Use the funds for travel to the Annual National Stillbirth Forum in the year the

grant is awarded.

• The Fellowship is provided to a midwife, registered with the NMBA, or a midwifery

student who is currently undertaking a pre-registration midwifery program, to

receive $1000 to assist with travel and accommodation to the Stillbirth CRE Forum

in Melbourne.

Application process


https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/



Stillbirth CRE and ACM Research Fellowship

Background The Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth (The Stillbirth CRE - https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/) is a national collaboration addressing the neglected tragedy of stillbirth. Through a priority driven program, the Stillbirth CRE aims to reduce the rate of stillbirth and improve care for parents and families whose baby is stillborn. The goal is to reduce the number of stillbirths that occur after 28 weeks’ gestation, and to improve the quality of care received by families whose baby is stillborn. ACM is a key partner in the Stillbirth CRE. The Stillbirth CRE research program addresses priorities across four major priority areas: • Improving care and outcomes for women with risk factors for stillbirth.

• Developing new approaches for identifying women at increased risk of stillbirth

(e.g. using biomarkers).

• Implementing best practice in care after stillbirth and in subsequent pregnancies.

• Improving knowledge of causes and contributors to stillbirth.

Purpose As part of the partnership with the ACM, the Stillbirth CRE have provided funding to ACM to provide three Research Fellowships over a three-year period (one per year) to undertake research related to the goals and priority areas of the Stillbirth CRE. This does not include support for conference attendance or presentation. One fellowship will be awarded each year (2020, 2021) to the value of $A24,000.


Applicants must be: • A midwife, currently registered with the NMBA, who is currently undertaking or

plans to undertake research related to the goals and priority areas of the Stillbirth CRE;

• A member of the ACM for at least 24 months prior to submitting the application; • Able to clearly articulate how the research is related to the goals and priority areas

of the Stillbirth CRE; • Able to clearly identify how the fellowship funds will be utilised for the research

goals.


• Use the funds for research related to the goals and priority areas of the Stillbirth CRE within a 12-month period.

• Provide a short biography with a photo for use on the ACM and Stillbirth CRE websites and newsletters

• Within 3 months completion of the Fellowship provide a written report on the outcomes of the research for use on the ACM and Stillbirth CRE websites and newsletter

• Acknowledge the Stillbirth CRE and ACM where the Fellowship has supported any thesis, dissertation, publication or presentation resulting from research/study undertaken

• Funds may be used to support salaries for a research assistant, support data collection including statistical advice, transcription and assist with open access publishing of the research outputs.

• The Fellowship cannot be used to buy equipment (including laptops or other technologies), attend conferences (with the exception of the Stillbirth CRE annual update) or pay tuition or other fees.

https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/


• Candidates may also choose to buy themselves out of the current work to enable them to focus on their research.

• Successful candidates are required to submit an abstract for a presentation in relation to the research topic at a relevant conference within one year of completing the project as well as presenting their findings at the Stillbirth CRE Annual National Stillbirth Forum in the year following the awarding of the fellowship.

Additional Application Materials

Completed Stillbirth CRE & ACM Research Fellowship Application forms must be accompanied by a full submission of the research project and approval by the relevant ethics committee. This will include: 1. Completion of the dedicated form which describes the value of the research to

addressing the goals and priority areas of the Stillbirth CRE.

2. Brief CV (maximum length three A4 pages; one and a half line spacing)

3. A detailed proposal (maximum length three A4 pages; one and a half spacing)

including the following:

• co-researchers • objectives

• method • proposed schedule • estimated budget and justification for the budget • The name and address of a nominated referee to support the proposal 4. The name of the organisation where the research will be undertaken and evidence

of ethics approval from the organisation. If ethics approval is not available at time of application, it must be provided before funding will be released.

Application process




HESTA and ACM Student Scholarship

Background HESTA is the national industry super fund dedicated to the health and community services sector. Together with ACM, HESTA wants to recognise the amazing work midwives do every day. As a long-term partner of ACM, HESTA continues to be in awe of the outstanding care for which Australia’s midwives are renowned. By offering a scholarship for midwifery students in every state and territory, HESTA will help grow the workforce of the future and ensure midwifery students live up to their potential. HESTA looks forward to watching the midwives of the future supporting

Australian women and families.

Purpose In 2019 HESTA and ACM founded this scholarship to support midwifery students in connecting with their profession and growing their future as a midwife. This scholarship is for students enrolled in a program which will lead to midwifery registration. Successful applicants will receive $1,000 to attend an ACM conference, ACM event CPD opportunities such as workshops and courses or other educational purposes. Eight scholarships will be awarded per year (one for each state and territory) in each of 2020, 2021 and 2022).


• Successful applicants may be invited to be interviewed by HESTA/ACM either when the scholarship is presented or following the professional development opportunity for which the scholarship was awarded. This interview may be used for promotional purposes and participation is optional.


• Applicants must be enrolled in a program which will lead to midwifery registration.


• Completed application form. • A submission of 300 words outlining ‘Where you want your career as a midwife to

take you’. • Proof of enrolment in a program leading to midwifery registration.

Application process




Appendix 2 ACT Scholarships

Professional Development Scholarship

Purpose The purpose of the scholarship is to provide funding for professional development activities e.g. a course, conference, research study or study tour which will: • support the Branch member in her or his continuing professional development and

competence • directly or indirectly, improve midwifery care for women and their children • assist the ACM to meet its goals.


Applicants must:

• Reside in the Australian Capital Territory; • have attended or been involved in organising at least one ACM event

(workshop/conference) in the previous 2 years; or have been • be an active branch member, attending at least 3 meetings per year.

Application process




Appendix 3 NSW Scholarships

Margaret Lambert Scholarship

Background This scholarship was established in 2002 to honour Margaret Lambert, who was a very active and long-serving member of the Australian College of Midwives NSW Branch’s Executive Committee.

Purpose The Margaret Lambert Scholarship aims to provide members with financial assistance to undertake continuing professional development, via conference attendance, in relation to midwifery and maternity services.


• The scholarship is to be awarded only for conference attendance. • There is a funding limit of $1000 per application.


• Funds from this scholarship are only available to midwives or midwifery students. • Applicants must reside in New South Wales. • Current ACM NSW Branch Committee members are eligible to access scholarship

funds.


• Detailed itinerary (including any professional visits).

• Conference program (with proof of paper submission/acceptance if relevant). • Detailed costing in Australian dollars. • If the applicant is not submitting a paper, a short explanation demonstrating how

attendance will benefit the applicant’s professional development.


Pat Brodie Scholarship

Background Pat Brodie has had a rich midwifery career spanning across clinical, research, education, and policy work. Pat has been involved in leading and evaluating midwifery continuity of care models in Australia and has led a number of other strategic reforms regarding maternity service policy and practice with a focus on continuity of care models.

Purpose ACM NSW Branch has established the Pat Brodie scholarship to provide members with financial assistance to undertake research in relation to midwifery and maternity services. This does not include support for conference attendance or presentation.


• Applicants must reside in New South Wales. • Current ACM NSW Branch Committee members are eligible to access scholarship

funds.


• Applicants may apply for funding up to $5,000. • Successful candidates for a Pat Brodie (research) scholarship are required to

submit an abstract for a presentation in relation to the research topic at a relevant conference within one year of completing the project.


In addition to the requirements set out in the Scholarship policy, applications must be accompanied by a full research proposal and approval from a relevant ethics committee. This will include: 1. A detailed proposal (maximum length three A4 pages) including the following: a. co-researchers b. objectives c. method d. proposed schedule e. estimated budget and justification for the budget (in no more than 3 pages) 2. The name and address of a nominated referee to support the proposal. 3. The name of organisation where the research will be undertaken and evidence of

ethics approval from the organisation. If ethics approval is not available at time of application, it must be provided before monies will be released.

4. Supporting evidence of the value of the research to midwifery and maternity services provision.

Application process




Appendix 4 Victoria Scholarships

Margaret Peters Scholarship

Background The Margaret Peters Scholarship is awarded to a midwife to attend a short course, conference or other professional development activity to the value of $2000.00. The scholarship honours a woman responsible for the establishment of the College and a woman whose contribution to the world stage of midwifery is significant. Margaret Peters was born at Mirboo North, Victoria. She entered the midwifery profession in 1958, at Melbourne's Royal Women's Hospital. The majority of her working life was spent there - her final years as the Deputy Director of Nursing. However, it is for her contribution to the College and Midwifery at an international level that Margaret is honoured with this award.

Together with Pam Hayes (NSW) she established the fledgling group of state-based associations that became the College. Along the way Margaret held the offices of inaugural College President, board member, as well serving on the board of ICM for 12 years, 9 of them as president (most functions were attended during her annual leave). She also volunteered on the Australian committee for UNICEF. Margaret continues today to contribute to the college work - currently on the heritage committee.

In 1985 Margaret was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to nursing, particularly midwifery education and practice. She is a Distinguished Fellow and life member of the College. In naming this scholarship after her we honour her leadership in the Australian Midwifery Community and the wider community.

Purpose The Margaret Peters Scholarship aims to: 1. provide members who reside in the Victorian branch region with financial

assistance to undertake further studies; 2. strengthen midwifery through the supported development of members; 3. facilitate the dissemination of information to members of the ACM through the

ongoing contributions of scholarship recipients.


• Recipients of the Margaret Peters Scholarship are required to speak at an ACM Victorian Branch official function (e.g. Members Meeting, State Conference, Regional Seminar Days or IDM event) on their learnings from the professional development activity for dissemination among ACM members. This presentation will take place in the year after the scholarship is awarded (i.e. 2020 recipients will be expected to speak in 2021).

• The scholarship will be awarded up to the value of $2000.00.


• Applicants must reside in the Victorian Branch region.

Application Materials

• The applicant must submit a 300-word response to the following question: ‘How will your participation in this activity benefit midwifery in Victoria?’

Application process




Margaret Mabbitt Scholarship

Background

The Margaret Mabbitt Scholarship enables a qualified midwife to undertake further studies to the value of $2000.00. The scholarship honours a woman who has contributed much to the development of midwifery during her lifetime. Margaret Mabbitt was born at Swan Hill, Victoria. After gaining registration as a nurse in 1951 she became a midwife at Royal Women's Hospital in 1956, followed by an infant welfare registration. Margaret's initial working life was spent in varied rural and metropolitan positions. However, it is for 32 years' service at the Royal Women's Hospital that she is best known.

Throughout her time Margaret has been active within her professional bodies. She has been a longstanding ACM Victorian Branch committee member and treasurer, including working towards bringing the first Southern Hemisphere ICM to Sydney in 1984. She has been active on numerous other committees such as RCNA, UNICEF, RWH history, Archive & Alumni Committee. She remains an active volunteer within the archive departments of RWH.

In 2009 Margaret was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to nursing as a midwife, and to the Royal Women's Hospital. She is a Life Member of the Australian College of Midwives and a Life Governor of The Royal Women's Hospital. In naming this scholarship after her we honour her commitment and contribution to the Australian Midwifery Community and the families we care for.

Purpose The purpose of this Scholarship is to: 1. provide members who reside in the Victorian branch region with financial

assistance to undertake further studies 2. strengthen midwifery through the supported development of members 3. facilitate the dissemination of information to members through the ongoing

contributions of scholarship recipient


• The scholarship will be awarded up to the value of $2000.00. • Recipients of the Margaret Mabbitt Scholarship are required to speak at an ACM

Victorian Branch official function (e.g. Members Meeting, State Conference, Regional Seminar Days or IMD event) on their research findings, project outcomes or other learnings for dissemination among ACM members. This presentation will take place in the year after the scholarship is awarded (i.e. 2020 recipients will be expected to speak in 2021).




• Proof of enrolment in a program relevant to midwifery practice • A 300-word response to the following question:

‘How will your participation in this education program impact on your practice as a midwife?’

Application process




Undergraduate (Pre-Registration) Scholarship

Background The aim is to offer a range of funding opportunities for the preparation for practice of both undergraduate and postgraduate entry level midwives. Four scholarships are available.

Purpose The purpose of the Pre-Registration Scholarship is to: • Provide student members with a significant scholarship opportunity; • strengthen midwifery through the supported development of student members; • facilitate the dissemination of information to members of the ACM through the

ongoing contributions of scholarship recipients.

Terms & conditions

Each scholarship is valued at up to $750. In addition: • All scholarship recipients are required to submit an article describing their

experience (as funded by the scholarship) for consideration of publication in the Australian Midwifery News within 12 months of the scholarship being awarded.




• Proof of enrolment in an accredited midwifery program leading to registration in Australia.

• A 300-word response to the following question: ‘How will a scholarship benefit your midwifery studies?’

Application process




ACM Membership Scholarship

Background The aim is to offer a midwife or midwifery student an opportunity to become a member of the ACM for one year by paying that person’s ACM membership fees

Purpose The purpose of the Scholarship is to strengthen midwifery through the support of a member of the ACM.

Terms & conditions

The award covers the cost of ACM membership for one year.




An explanation (150-200 words) addressing: • Why you are currently not a financial member of ACM • How your professional development will benefit from this scholarship paying your

first year of ACM membership.

Application process




Appendix 5 Gippsland Scholarships

Conference and CPD Event Scholarships

Background The Gippsland Branch scholarships aim to provide midwives and midwifery students of the ACM who practice in Gippsland with financial assistance to attend conferences or continuing education events.

Purpose Gippsland Branch offers two scholarships: • One scholarship of up to $500 for a full member to attend a workshop or

conference.

• One scholarship of up to $250 for a student member to attend a workshop or conference.


• The conference or workshop must be attended after the scholarship is awarded in 2020 or in 2021, prior to that year’s round of scholarships.

• Within two months of completion of the professional development experience provide:

o a written report in a format that will allow ACM to share the content via its communication channels e.g. Australian Midwifery News or online news.

• Recipients may also be asked to share their learnings with Gippsland midwives at an ACM Gippsland event

• Proof of purchase must be provided before receiving payment


• Be a full member of the ACM for at least the previous two years; the exception is if you are a student or graduate member of the ACM

• Live, work and/or study in Gippsland.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must be working as a midwife, or be a midwifery student, within the Gippsland area.

Application Materials

• The applicant must submit a 300-word essay describing how the applicant or the applicant’s midwifery community would benefit from attending the workshop or conference for which the scholarship is being applied.

Application process




Appendix 6 South Australia Scholarships

Fiona Kemp Scholarship

Background Fiona Kemp was a SA homebirth midwife who tragically died in a car accident on her way to a homebirth in 1994. She was an inspiring woman because she listened with sensitivity, had a breadth of knowledge, and a willingness to commit herself to woman and their families. Fiona worked on the first Midwife continuity of care programme in Dale Street in South Australia. She was committed to the midwifery profession and made huge inroads into the collegiality between hospitals, doctors, obstetricians and all midwives. Fiona was a respected and loved SA midwife and this Scholarship was developed in her honour.

Purpose To advance the professional profile of midwifery by aiding: • midwives in the undertaking of midwifery research; • midwives attending and/or participating in national or international conferences.

Terms & Conditions

• Two scholarships of up to $500 are available annually.


• Applicants must reside in South Australia.

Application process




Appendix 7 Northern Territory Scholarships

Education/Continuing Professional Development Scholarships

Background The NT scholarships: • provide members of the ACM who practice in the NT with financial assistance to

undertake further studies/educational programs • strengthen midwifery in the NT through the supported development of its

members • facilitate the dissemination of information to members of the ACM through the

ongoing contributions of scholarship recipients

Purpose The purpose of the ACM NT Branch Scholarship Program is to: • assist midwives to attend a short course, conference or other professional

development activity.


• The ACM NT Branch executive committee will determine the amount of money available for scholarships.


• Applicants must reside in the Northern Territory.

Application process




Appendix 8 Tasmania Scholarships


Background The Tasmania Branch scholarships aim to provide midwives and midwifery students of the ACM who practice in Tasmania with financial assistance to attend ACM conferences or continuing education events.

Purpose Tasmania Branch offers three scholarships, one each to an: • ACM student member (for attendance at the ACM national conference) • ACM full financial member award (for attendance at the ACM national conference) • ACM full financial member (for attendance at a continuing education event of

choice).


• The ACM TAS Branch executive committee will determine the amount of money available for scholarships


• Applicants must reside in Tasmania.

Application process




Appendix 9 Queensland Scholarships


Purpose The purpose of the scholarship is to provide funding for professional development activities (e.g. course, conference, research study, study tour) • two full member scholarships (up to $500)

• one student member scholarship (up to $500)


• Applicants must reside in Queensland.

Application process




Appendix 10 Western Australia Scholarships

Sister Francesca Scholarship

Purpose The purpose of the scholarship is to provide a midwife who practices in WA with financial assistance to attend any conference which could enhance their midwifery practice. This scholarship is valued at $350.


• Applicants must reside in Western Australia. • Be a full member of the ACM for at least the previous two years; the exception is if

the applicant is a graduate member of the ACM.

Application process



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