University of South Australia
Country and Outback Health Social Work Grant
Level of study: Undergraduate / VET
The Country and Outback Health Social Work Grant will be awarded to a fourth-year social work student enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work program through the University of South Australia Whyalla campus and will assist students meet the costs of attending placement.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must: • Be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or holder of Permanent Humanitarian Visa. • Be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Social Work - Whyalla • Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above. • Commit to undertaking fourth-year placement at Country and Outback Health (COBH). The placement location can be negotiated with COBH depending on student circumstances. • Provide a written statement addressing the points listed below. • Attend an interview if requested by the selection panel (either in-person or online). Applicants must provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing: • Reasons for studying their social work program. • Future career goals and personal aspirations. • Academic achievements. • Previous and current work experience, community involvement and/or extracurricular activities. • Willingness to conduct fourth year placement at a Country and Outback Health regional location. To receive the grant applicants must demonstrate a passion for their UniSA social work program and have career goals aligned to the field in which COBH operates.