How to apply
Online applications via myScholarships
| Total value | $3,000 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Residency | Australian Citizen, International Student, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident |
| What best describes me | Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work |
| College | College of Education, Behavioural & Social Science |
| Type of scholarship | High achiever/academic, Placement/internship |
The Department for Child Protection Social Work Grant will be awarded to a third-year or fourth-year student enrolled in Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSOCW)‚ or a first-year or second-year student enrolled in the Masters of Social Work (MASOW). The grant has been designed to assist students meet the costs of attending placement.
At DCP’s discretion‚ and in addition to the grant payment of $3‚000‚ DCP may offer the recipient paid work during or outside the placement period. Any paid work will be remunerated at the award rate for students (per the relevant industry award or equivalent).
Value: $3,000
Payment will be in two instalments:
$1,500 (paid at the commencement of placement)
$1,500 (paid at the completion of successful mid-placement review)
For more information contact:
Student Assist
StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
⦁ Be an Australian Citizen‚ Permanent Resident of Australia‚ Holder of Permanent Humanitarian Visa‚ New Zealand Citizens or an International Student.
⦁ Have enrolment in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSOCW) or Master of Social Work (MASOW).
⦁ Have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above.
⦁ Provide a written statement addressing the points listed below.
⦁ Commit to undertaking placement at Department for Child Protection during third year or fourth year of their undergraduate program or first year or second year of their postgraduate program.
⦁ May be required to attend an interview (either in-person or online).
Selection criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 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 placement at DCP.
⦁ Identifying preferred site location for undertaking placement; Port Augusta‚ Port Lincoln‚ Port Pirie‚ or Whyalla.
Preference will be given to applicants who study in Whyalla Campus.
If‚ in the view of the selection panel‚ no applicant is sufficiently meritorious‚ no award shall be made.
The grant will be awarded based on demonstrating passion for their Adelaide University social work program‚ sound academic progression and have career goals aligned to the field in which DCP operates.
Important information
Recipients may be in receipt of other non-industry scholarship or grant administered by Adelaide University. There is no restriction on the use of funds by the recipients.
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