| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $5,000 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder |
| What best describes me | Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) |
| College | College of Health |
| Type of scholarship | Financial disadvantage, High achiever/academic |
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is South Australia’s largest health network, covering almost 30% of the population. CALHN includes the Royal Adelaide Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and the Repat Health Precinct.
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network Radiation Therapy Grant is available to full-time students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Radiation Therapy.
Third and fourth-year students are encouraged to apply, and recipients will receive a $5,000 grant payable in two instalments of $2,500 in the year they are awarded the grant. Applicants must have resided in South Australia for at least two years before commencing the medical radiation program and intend to practice in South Australia following graduation.
The Grant targets students at a point in their program where they must complete significant hours of supervised work placements. Grant funds can be used at the full discretion of the student to reduce the financial burden that comes from participating in block placements that are an integral part of medical radiation programs.
Applicants need to demonstrate financial need to apply for the Grant. This can be done by providing evidence of current receipt of a Health Care Card and/or a means-tested Centrelink benefit e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, etc. Applicants not in receipt of government means-tested benefits can complete the Adelaide University Financial Details for Scholarship Eligibility Form, to support their application.
The Grant includes the opportunity for recipients to engage with CALHN for professional and career development and the recipients will be invited to meet with CALHN soon after receiving the Grant.
Value:
$5,000 in two instalments of $2,500.
For more information‘ contact:
Student Assist
StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:• be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, Holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa or New Zealand Citizen.
• have resided in South Australia for at least two years before commencing the medical radiation program and intend to practice in South Australia following graduation
• be a full-time third or fourth-year student with current enrolment in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) majoring in Radiation Therapy
• be experiencing financial need
• have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above
• provide a written statement clearly addressing the points listed below
• provide two character references (at least one reference must be from a referee not connected to the applicant’s
secondary school or university, and friends or family members are not suitable referees)
• documentary evidence of a means-tested Centrelink benefit or the Adelaide University Financial Details for Scholarship Eligibility Form.
Candidate selection
Applicants must provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:• personal background (status as a South Australian resident and details of previous secondary and tertiary study)
• reasons for studying medical radiation therapy and how the degree supports their aspirations including future career goals
• financial need and the impact of receiving the Grant
• completed clinical placements and key insights gained on placement
• work experience, community involvement and extracurricular activities/interests
Financial need and the extent to which the Grant alleviates economic hardship is a key feature of the Grant, and applicants should ensure this aspect is addressed in the written statement.
Important information
A student receiving the Grant in third year is ineligible to reapply and receive the Grant in fourth year.Contact us