General Nursing Council
The General Nursing Council and Margaret Callum Rodger awards are used by registered nurses and midwives to undertake educational developments, study tours or carry out small scale projects, all of which must make a difference to patient or client care.
General Nursing Council for Scotland (Education) Fund 1983 and Margaret Callum Rodger Midwifery Award
During the 2022–2023 funding round, the General Nursing Council for Scotland (Education) Fund 1983 and the Margaret Callum Rodger Midwifery Award provided a charitable contribution to the NES Knowledge Network. This funding enabled nursing and midwifery practitioners to access a range of eBooks to support learning, professional development and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Find the NES Knowledge Network.
Cohort 27 Funding Round
Applications for the Cohort 27 funding round were originally due to open on 19 October 2026 and close on 15 January 2027. However, the fund opening has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We will provide further updates as soon as possible. Please continue to check our website for the latest information.
Full details of the funding round, including the application form are available here:
- Scholarship Information for Applicants[DOCX]
- FAQs [DOCX]
The GNC Fund Flyer [PDF] is also available to download and display within your workplace to help raise awareness of the fund.
Support for Applicants
A new educational resource is available on TURAS Learn to help strengthen application-writing skills.
Once logged in, search for:
"Writing Great Applications for Learning and Development Opportunities"
This resource offers practical guidance to help you prepare a strong funding application.
Applicant and Award Holder Experiences
The following videos provide insights into the application process, how funding has supported learning and development, and how recipients have applied their learning to improve practice:
- Vicki Price, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow
- Louise McCallum, Nursing Lecturer, University of Glasgow
Contact Us
Frequently asked questions may answer many common enquiries. If you require further assistance, please contact:
Email: gnc@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Charity Information
Scottish Charity Number: SC015662
Privacy Policy
View the GNC Privacy Policy [PDF]
Last updated: 17/10/2025