At our organisation, we are dedicated to supporting the growth of passionate palliative care professionals. To achieve this, we've established a comprehensive program offering scholarships, bursaries, and awards tailored to assist them in attending conferences and courses. These opportunities provide financial aid for registration fees, travel, and accommodations, creating a pathway for talented individuals to enhance their expertise and contribute to the advancement of palliative care.
Our objective is to foster a community of highly skilled and compassionate individuals who can make a significant impact in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness. Through a meticulous review process, we identify deserving candidates demonstrating a strong commitment to palliative care and a genuine passion for learning and growth. By investing in their professional development, we aim to eliminate financial barriers and contribute to the overall quality and advancement of palliative care services.
Ultimately, our goal is to create a supportive environment that empowers palliative care professionals to continuously improve their skills, stay updated with the latest advancements, and foster collaborations for enhanced patient care and support.
Rosalie Shaw Travelling Scholarship
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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a current individual member of APHN
- Nomination supported by two other APHN members
- Display leadership qualities and work in a palliative care service
- Contribution to palliative care development in your country of work or residence
- Must submit an abstract for the APHC
- Have not received any grants from APHN for the past five years
- Must submit a report on the benefits of attendance within three months after attending APHC
- Preference will be given to members who have not received sponsorship of any kind for attending regional and international palliative care conferences.
Click on the links below to read reports by past recipients:
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:
- Dr. Chaya Imali Withanachchi
- Dr Janani Bamunuararachchi
- Dr Wah Wah Myint Zu
- Dona Samindra Jeewanie Ranasinghe
- Dr Kazi Maksoda Akter
- Dr Sonam Choki
- Dr Aye Aye Naing
- Dr Maria Witjaksono
- Dr Sayeda Sharmin Quadir
- Jan E. Philips
- Dr Anjum Khan Joad
- Dr. Thawdar Pa Pa Tun
- Dr Kinley Bhuti
- Lailatul Ferdous
- Dr Xiohara E. Gentica
Click here to read the 2019 APHN Bursary Reports.