RCN Foundation Olufunke Adeyeye Education Grant

A dedicated fund for nurses, midwives, healthcare support workers, maternity support workers and care workers from the Global Majority/Ethnic Minority, looking to develop their training and skills.

Across the UK, ethnic minority is the officially recognised term used to describe all ethnic groups other than White British who are numerically and structurally minoritised within national systems. This includes White minority groups, such as Gypsy, Roma and Irish Traveller communities. The RCN Foundation also uses the term Global Majority to acknowledge that, while these communities are minoritised within the UK, they collectively represent the majority of the world’s population internationally. 

Successful applicants will receive a one-off grant of £1,600 to support them as they undertake further training and development. Laptops and books are now considered eligible costs. Should your application be successful, a proof of purchase will be required prior to grant payment.

You do not need to be a member of the RCN to apply.

You must be undertaking a UK accredited course that starts between January 2027 and January 2028. Please do not apply if your course falls out of these dates. 

Student nurses, student midwives and nursing associate students are not eligible for this grant.

How to apply

To apply for the RCN Foundation Olufunke Adeyeye Education Grant, click here.

Applications close at 5pm on 30 September.

Please note: once you start an application it will automatically save and you can return to complete it at any time, however once you reach section 9 you will no longer be able to go back to your application so please make sure you complete all sections before progressing to section 9. 

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

Meet Stephanie 

Stephanie, a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Looked After Children (CIC) in London, received an RCN Foundation Olufunke Adeyeye Education Grant to support her Professional Doctorate Programme in Advanced Practice and Research in Social Work and Social Care. This grant has been pivotal in advancing her career and research efforts.  

More about the grant

In 2020 Olufunke Adeyeye, a life-long nurse and midwife, passed away. Her three children are commemorating her life and career by supporting the RCN Foundation to establish this education grant in her name. 

This grant programme has been made possible thanks to the generosity of the Adeyeye family. Read more about Olufunke and her family's vision for this fund.