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Could you make unique bonds with patients who put their trust in you when they’re at their most vulnerable? A career in nursing could be perfect for you!

If you’re a graduate thinking about going into nursing, we can offer up to £2,500 a year to support you as you study a nursing degree.

To apply for this grant you need to:

  • Be a graduate in any academic discipline with an upper second- or first-class undergraduate degree
  • Be eligible to apply for a nursing degree or postgraduate diploma course with an eligible start date, or have already started the course

  • Already have experience of healthcare

  • Live in the UK or Channel Islands and have firm intent to work in the UK and Channel Islands.

How to apply:

To begin your application, click here and select the 'Into Nursing Grant' from the drop down menu. 

Please note: this education grant may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. All applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

Meet Fartun

Fartun is a Mental Health Nurse working at East London NHS Foundation Trust and was awarded an RCN Foundation Into Nursing grant to support her studies for an MSc in Mental Health Nursing at City University, London. This enabled Fartun to complete her studies and become a newly qualified nurse focusing on helping those with mental ill health. Find out more about Fartun below: