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African Palliative Care Nursing Scholarships 2021 for Nurses and Social Workers in Africa

The African Palliative Care Association (APCA) in partnership with Global Partners in Care (GPIC) in the USA, provides a limited number of scholarships each year for palliative care training opportunities.


APCA Nurses and Social Workers Scholarships

Application DeadlineMarch 19, 2021
TypePostgraduate
SponsorAfrican Palliative Care Association (APCA)
GenderMen and Women

Benefits of APCA Nurses and Social Workers Scholarships

Scholarship amount and duration may vary according to the course of study but shall not exceed $2,000 USD

Duration of Programme: This amount will vary depending to the option of study, either formal course or experiential learning at a hospice.

Requirements for APCA Nurses and Social Workers Scholarships

  1. Qualified nurse or social worker with a degree or diploma residing and working in Africa. Other specialties (doctor, clinical officer, etc.) are not eligible for this scholarship.
  2. Has obtained a place on a diploma palliative care course in an institution in Africa recognised by APCA. You must already have secured acceptance to a program of study to be considered for a scholarship.
  3. Currently licensed in nursing or social work, where applicable
  4. Able to obtain full support from your place of work to undertake the course
  5. Able to serve your institution of work for at least one year after completion of the training
  6. Able to legibly complete the application
  7. Willing to provide 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 may be given to applicants who are in their final year of study.

Level/Field of study:

  1. Diploma, degree or master level studies in palliative care. For degree and master level studies, those in the final year of study will be given preference.
  2. Social workers can also undertake clinical fellowship/experiential learning.

Application Deadline

March 19, 2021

How to Apply

Eligible applicants should complete the relevant scholarship application available online and submit to the relevant email:

Nurses Scholarships: [email protected]

Social Workers Scholarships: [email protected].

  1. Download Nurses’ application form
  2. Download Social Workers’ application form

For more details, visit APCA website


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