Nurses in aged-care facilities and people wishing to become nurses in aged care are being urged to apply for scholarships for next year.

Up to 250 undergraduate scholarships are available, with each scholarship worth $10,000 a year, up to a maximum of $30,000.

Applications for undergraduate scholarships close on August 26.

There are also postgraduate-continuing education scholarships available which close on September 23.

For more information, contact the Royal College of Nursing on 1800 116 696.