| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $2,500 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Residency | New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Australian Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder |
| What best describes me | Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) |
| College | College of Education, Behavioural & Social Science |
| Type of scholarship | Regional, rural, remote, High achiever/academic |
The Country and Outback Health Social Work Grant will be awarded to a fourth-year social work student enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work program through Adelaide University and will assist students meet the costs of attending placement.
Value: $2,500
Paid in two installments as follows:
$1,250 paid at the commencement of placement
$1,250 paid at completion of successful mid placement review
For more information‘ contact:
Student Assist
StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
or
Heidi Freeman
Heidi.Freeman@adelaide.edu.au
Eligibility
To be eligible for this grant‚ applicants must:
⦁ Be an Australian Citizen‚ Permanent Resident of Australia, Holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa or a New Zealand Citizen.
⦁ Be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Social Work - Whyalla (BSOCW) or Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) - Whyalla (HSOCW)
⦁ 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).
Selection criteria
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.
To receive the grant applicants must demonstrate a passion for their Adelaide University social work program and have career goals aligned to the field in which COBH operates.
Important information
Students may be in receipt of other non-industry scholarships or grants administered by Adelaide University. There is no restriction on the use of funds.
Preference will be given to applicants who study at the Whyalla Campus.
Payment of second installment is subject to recipient:
⦁ Maintaining full time enrolment
⦁ Maintaining satisfactory academic progress
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