Why partner with the RCN Foundation?
Almost 27,000 professionals left the register between March 2022 and March 2023, with more than half of those leaving earlier than planned, citing burnout, workload and concerns over care quality. Most said they were unlikely to return to nursing or midwifery, including younger leavers.
UCAS figures released in February 2024 confirm a 10% fall in the number of applicants to study nursing in England for the next academic year and a 26% fall in the last 2 years, despite the government’s Long Term Workforce Plan for the NHS.
We are facing the frightening prospect of a world without enough nurses. This has to change. There has never been a more critical time to support those that give tirelessly to our communities every day - partner with the RCN Foundation and make a lasting difference.
Who we are
RCN Foundation Next Generation Scholarship
In 2019, we introduced the RCN Foundation Next Generation Scholarship to support graduates (in any academic discipline, having obtained an Upper Second or First class undergraduate degree) to become a nurse. The RCN Foundation Next Generation Scholarship programme provides funding of up to £2,500 per year for the duration of the course.
The rationale for supporting graduates from other disciplines who wish to become a nurse is that they will have already accrued a significant financial commitment to their previous undergraduate study. This often influences their decision to retrain as a registered nurse, thus providing financial support seeks to alleviate this.
Partner with us and help create the next generation of nurses.
Sponsor our annual Impact Awards
Our annual Impact Awards are a celebration of nursing and midwifery, shining a light on the diversity and breadth of both professions. These are attended by a wide range of nursing and midwifery professionals, many of which are the most notable figures in nursing and midwifery.
Find out more about our event, how your organisation can get involved, and the impact you can make.
