Scholarships to Increase the Number of Students in Primary Qualification Nursing Degree Programs (Nursing Scholarship Directive – PflStipR)

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Who is funded

This scholarship from the Free State of Bavaria is aimed at students of a primary qualification nursing degree program at state or church universities in Bavaria. The goal is to ensure high-quality healthcare by attracting academically qualified nursing professionals and combating the shortage of skilled workers in the region.

What is funded

The program promotes the completion of a primary qualification nursing degree program through monthly grants to cover living costs. The support is aimed at full-time students to facilitate the financing of their studies.

Type and Scope of Funding

This scholarship program offers a fixed monthly grant to cover living costs during studies. The funding is limited to a maximum of 36 months within the standard study period and can only be applied for once.

Conditions and Requirements

The awarding of the nursing scholarship is tied to specific conditions, including full-time enrollment in Bavaria, completion of part of the studies and practical assignments in Bavaria, and subsequent multi-year employment in the Free State of Bavaria. There are also regulations regarding repayment and other income.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for the nursing scholarship is handled centrally by the Bavarian State Office for Nursing. It is important to submit the application on time before the start of the semester and to include all required documents.

Legal Basis

The nursing scholarship is based on the Directive on the Awarding of Scholarships to Increase the Number of Students in Primary Qualification Nursing Degree Programs (Nursing Scholarship Directive – PflStipR), which was issued by the Bavarian State Ministry of Health and Care. It integrates budgetary provisions and specific laws on nursing.