Scholarship & Bursary

At our organisation, we are committed to nurturing passionate palliative care professionals by providing scholarships, bursaries, and awards that enable them to attend key conferences and courses. By covering registration, travel, and accommodation costs, we eliminate financial barriers, allowing these dedicated individuals to advance their skills and contribute to the growth of palliative care.

Our goal is to build a community of highly skilled, compassionate professionals who make a profound impact on patients and families facing serious illness.

Are you passionate about palliative care and eager to attend the 16th Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Conference 2025? Don’t miss this opportunity to receive financial support to join global experts and expand your knowledge!

  • Rosalie Shaw Travel Scholarship: 1 recipient will be awarded up to USD 3,000
  • General Bursaries: 10 recipients will receive up to USD 1,000

Applications close on 30th November 2024!

For more info on eligibility and how to apply, visit: https://www.aphc2025.com/bursaries/

Rosalie Shaw Travelling Scholarship (RSTS)

The Rosalie Shaw Travelling Scholarship (RSTS) was created in honour of our first Executive Director, Dr Rosalie Shaw. With this scholarship, we hope to provide financial assistance to enable our members from low and middle-income regions to attend the biennial Asia Pacific Hospice Conference. The recipient will receive support to fund the conference registration, travel and accommodation.

In order to apply for a scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have been an APHN individual member for at least 3 years and hold an active membership through the time of the conference.
  • Must have an abstract accepted for the APHC that year.
  • Must not have received any grants from APHN in the past 3 years.
  • Must demonstrate leadership qualities and actively work in a palliative care service.
  • Must have contributed to the development of palliative care in their region of work or residence.

Take note:

  • Previous recipients of this scholarship will not be considered. Priority will be given to members who have not received sponsorship to attend regional or international palliative care conferences.
  • The recipient of the scholarship must submit a report on the benefits gained from attending the APHC within 2 months after the conference.

Click on the links below to read reports by past recipients:
2023 RSTS Recipient: Agnes Bausa, Philippines
2021 RSTS Recipient: Look Mei Ling, Malaysia
2019 RSTS Recipient: Yangden, Bhutan

Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network Bursary

The Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) provides financial assistance to enable our members from low and middle-income regions to attend the biennial Asia Pacific Hospice Conference.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a current individual member of APHN
  • Nomination supported by two other APHN members
  • Must submit a report on the benefits of attendance within three months after attending APHC
  • Have not received any grants from APHN for the past five years
  • Preference will be given to members who have not received sponsorship of any kind for attending regional and international palliative care conferences.

2021 APHN Bursary Recipient Reports:

Click here to read the 2019 APHN Bursary Reports.

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