Please note: Scholarships and Grants are subject to change and are awarded based on conditions current at the time of award.
The Centacare Whyalla Social Work Placement Grant will be awarded to a student enrolled in a Whyalla based Social Work program at the University of South Australia. The grant has been designed to assist students meet the costs of attending placement
Eligibility and selection criteria
• Australian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of permanent humanitarian visa
• full-time enrolment in the Bachelor of Social Work - Whyalla (MBSW) or the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) – Whyalla (MHSW)
• Currently enrolled as a Second- or Third-Year student undertaking upcoming Third- and Fourth-year placements. Preference will be given to second year students undertaking their third-year placement
• cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above
• experiencing financial or educational disadvantage
• provide a written statement addressing the points listed below
• commit to undertaking upcoming placement at Centacare Country Catholic SA (CCCSA) –
• attend an interview (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
• details of any financial or educational disadvantage they would like considered
• academic achievements
• previous and current work experience, community involvement and/or extracurricular activities
• willingness to conduct upcoming placement at CCCSA
Applicants will need to demonstrate financial hardship 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. Applicants not in receipt of government means tested benefits can complete the UniSA Scholarship Assessment Form, to support their application.
To receive the grant, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their UniSA social work program, sound academic progression and have career goals aligned to the field in which CCCSA operate
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply: Online applications will open 4 October 2021 - 15 November 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to the UniSA Whyalla:
Email: Heidi.Freeman@unisa.edu.au
Value: $2500 paid in two instalments. First payment at commencement of placement, with a second payment at completion of a successful mid-placement review.
For more information contact:
UniSA Whyalla
Email: Heidi.Freeman@unisa.edu.au
The Collier Regional Student Support Grant is available to commencing and continuing undergraduate and UniSA College students attached to a UniSA regional campus (Whyalla or Mount Gambier) or other regional location operated by UniSA (e.g. Ceduna, Port Lincoln). Eligibility extends to students studying at a regional campus/location though they may be enrolled in degrees or qualifications that do not have a Whyalla or Mount Gambier SATAC code.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
Applicants will need to demonstrate financial hardship 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(s) e.g. Abstudy, Austudy, Youth Allowance, etc. Applicants not in receipt of government means tested benefits can complete the UniSA Scholarship Assessment Form, to support their application.
Preference may be given to students who indicate they travel a considerable distance on a daily or weekly basis to attend a regional campus or place of study.
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded based on financial/educational disadvantage and a written statement outlining why the applicant would be a worthy grant recipient.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply: Online applications will open 12 July 2021 - 6 Sep 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above to Scholarships.Prizes@unisa.edu.au
Value: $2‚500
Payment will be in two instalments:
• $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
• $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
Recipients studying part-time will receive pro-rata payments.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
Cowan Regional Grants are available to assist commencing students studying full time at the Mt Gambier Campus.
The grants assist students with the costs associated with full time study including study, living and travel expenses. Students must demonstrate financial disadvantage and provide a written statement addressing the grant criteria.
Value: $2,500 Payments are split in two instalments of $1,250 each after the Study Period 2 and 5 census dates provided the recipient continues to meet the grant criteria and maintains satisfactory academic performance. The funds must be used for the intended purpose and recipients will be required to sign a grant agreement to this effect.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply: Online applications will open 14 July 2021 - 6 September 2021 via my Scholarships
For more information contact:
Miss Jan Discianni
Administrative Officer, UniSA Regional - Mt Gambier
UniSA Regional Hubs
Tel: (08) 830 28901
Email: Jan.Discianni@unisa.edu.au
The Cowan Regional Placement Grant is available to students who are studying full-time at the Mount Gambier campus of the University of South Australia, and are undertaking a professional experience placement as part of their program.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of financial disadvantage and provide a written statement detailing the location and duration of their placement and their future career goals. Placements must be for a minimum of two consecutive weeks in length and preference may be given to applicants who are undertaking a placement greater than four consecutive weeks. Applicants must be undertaking their placement in the year that they apply for the grant.
Please note that the grant will not be awarded retrospectively. Applicants must not have completed their placement prior to the application closing date.
Applicants who have received another placement grant administered by the University of South Australia or are receiving financial assistance from the University Department of Rural Health or Rural Clinical Training and Support programs are not eligible to apply.
Recipients will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial disadvantage, academic merit (GPA) and a personal written statement. Preference may be given to applicants who have not received another Cowan Grant.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply: Online applications will open 14 July 2021 - 6 September 2021 via my Scholarships
Value: $1,500 to be paid in one instalment.
For more information please contact:
Miss Jan Discianni
Administrative Officer, UniSA Regional - Mt Gambier
UniSA Regional Hubs
Tel: (08) 830 28901
Email: Jan.Discianni@unisa.edu.au
The Destination Australia scholarship assists students to complete their study at UniSA Whyalla or Mount Gambier campuses. It is offered to students who are commencing a new program of study at UniSA and enrolling in a program delivered at Whyalla or Mount Gambier Campus. The scholarship is designed to offer students an opportunity to undertake high quality education and increase awareness of the benefits of living, studying and working in regional Australia.
Applicants must reside in the Whyalla or Mount Gambier campus region for the duration of their studies and have a full-time study load.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
When assessing applications preference will be given to applicants who:
Shortlisted applicants may be required to submit a written statement or attend an interview.
Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of residential address in Whyalla or Mount Gambier region
and, if relocating, proof of previous residential address.
Successful applicants will be required to:
How to apply: Online applications will open 23 November 2021 -20 February 2022 via my Scholarships
Value: Up to $15,000 per year for a maximum of four years
Payment will be in two instalments per year:
There are 14 scholarships to be awarded in 2022:
Where it is not possible to award all scholarships for one campus location these may be re-allocated to applicants from the other campus.
For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Dr Brian Webby Whyalla Support Grant assists undergraduate students studying at the Whyalla campus who are experiencing financial hardship.
Dr Brian Webby was a valued member of UniSA STEM who played an important role within the UniSA Whyalla campus community.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants may be in second, third or fourth year.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
How to apply: Online applications will open 22 February 2021 - 24 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
Value: $2‚000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5). Pro-rata payments will apply for part-time enrolment.
For more information contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Eddie Hughes Regional Education Grant is available to students enrolled full-time in any program at the University of South Australia's Whyalla Campus.
Applicants will be asked to provide a personal written statement (250 words) detailing their career objectives, their financial disadvantage, how the grant will contribute to success in their study and confirming that they are the first in their family to attend university.
Selection will be made according to the personal written statement and academic merit.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
Value: Up to $1,000. Paid in two instalments of $500 in the year the grant is awarded. The first instalment is after the Study Period 2 census date and the second instalment is after the Study Period 5 census date, provided the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria and maintains satisfactory academic performance.
For more information please contact:
Mars Heidi Freeman
UniSA Regional - Whyalla
Tel: (08) 8302 6049
Email: Heidi.Freeman@unisa.edu.au
The Kindred Living Whyalla Nursing Grant will be awarded to one Stage 2 Bachelor of Nursing student studying at the University of South Australia’s Whyalla campus. The student will be required to undertake a placement component at Kindred Living Whyalla as part of their stage 3 studies.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an interview.
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above.
Value: $2,500
Please note this grant will not be open for applications in 2021
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
For more information contact:
UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences
Email: NursingandMidwiferyScholarships@unisa.edu.au
The Naracoorte Lucindale Council Undergraduate Grant provides encouragement and support for talented student from the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area studying an undergraduate degree at Mount Gambier campus.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
To receive the grant, applicants must demonstrate an affinity with the Naracoorte Lucindale area, academic achievement and a passion for their UniSA program. Where applicants are equally ranked after consideration of the core criteria, preference may be given to applicants demonstrating financial and/or educational disadvantage.
Whilst there are no restrictions on the use of funds, the grant is designed to assist with the cost of undertaking a university program such as relocation costs, travel expenses, text books and the purchase of computer hardware / software.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 15 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to the UniSA Scholarships Office. Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
Value: $1‚000 paid after Study Period 2 census date (31 March)
For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The People First Community Care Aboriginal Student Grant will be awarded to Aboriginal students attending the UniSA Mount Gambier campus. It provides encouragement and support for Aboriginal students with a passion for their program.
Two grants are available each year:
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded based on financial disadvantage, passion for the UniSA Program and career goals aligned to community care as demonstrated in the written statement.
Full-time recipients will be given preference. Part-time applicants will be considered where there is a demonstrated need to study part time. Pro-rata payments will apply to part-time enrolment.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply: Online applications will open 2 August 2021 - 20 September 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to the Mount Gambier office.
Email: Jan.Discianni@unisa.edu.au
Value: $4,000 – two grants per year
Payment will be in two installments:
For more information‚ contact:
Miss Jan Discianni
Administrative Officer, UniSA Regional - Mt Gambier
UniSA Regional Hubs
Tel: (08) 830 28901
Email: Jan.Discianni@unisa.edu.au
The Rotary District 9780 UniSA Grant will be awarded to two students attending the UniSA Mt Gambier campus who are enrolled full-time in the second year of their program.
The grant is open to students enrolled full-time in the second year of an undergraduate program. The scholarship will be awarded to a recipient with high academic achievement (Grade Point Average based on first year of 4.5 or above), a strong motivation to succeed, and demonstrated financial disadvantage.
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
To receive the scholarship, applicants must demonstrate a passion for their course, strong motivation to succeed, have clear future goals, and demonstrated financial disadvantage.
Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA.
How to apply: Online applications will open 25 January 2021 - 8 March 2021 via my Scholarships
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
Value: $3,000. Payments are split in two instalments of $1,500 each after the Study Period 2 and 5 census dates provided the recipient continues to meet the grant criteria and maintains satisfactory academic performance.
For more information contact:
Miss Jan Discianni
Administrative Officer
UniSA Regional - Mt Gambier
UniSA Regional Hubs
Tel: (08) 830 28901
Email: Jan.Discianni@unisa.edu.au
The Uniting Country SA Social Work Placement Grant will be awarded to a social work student studying at the University of South Australia Whyalla campus and living in the region. The grant has been designed to assist students meet the costs of attending their upcoming placement.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of permanent humanitarian visa
• have full-time enrolment in the Bachelor of Social Work - Whyalla (MBSW-WHY) or the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) – Whyalla (MHSW)
• Currently enrolled as a Second- or Third-Year student undertaking upcoming Third- and Fourth-year placements. Preference will be given to second year students undertaking their third-year placement
• have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above
• provide a written statement addressing the points listed below
• commit to undertaking upcoming placement at Uniting Country SA – in Port Augusta or Port Pirie only
• attend an interview (either in-person or online at the panels discretion)
Students undertaking a work-based placement (whereby the student is undertaking placement in an organisation where they are also a paid employee) are ineligible.
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 upcoming placement at Uniting Country SA in Port Augusta or Port Pirie
Aboriginal students will be encouraged to apply.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply: Online applications will open 28 October 2021 - 15 Nov 2021 through my Scholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal).
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to UniSA Whyalla:
Email: Heidi.Freeman@unisa.edu.au
Value: $2500. Recipients will receive 2 x $1,250 payments aligned to the timing of the placement at Uniting Country SA (subject to enrolment checks and satisfactory academic progression).
First payment to be scheduled once placement has commenced iwith the Second payment scheduled after a successful mid placement review.
For more information contact:
UniSA Whyalla
Email: Heidi.Freeman@unisa.edu.au
The Uniting Country SA Social Work Study Support Grant will be awarded to a first or second-year social work student enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work program (MBSW - WHY) through the Whyalla campus of the University of South Australia and living in the region. The grant has been designed to encourage promising students to maintain enrolment and conclude their studies.
To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:
• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of permanent humanitarian visa
• have full-time enrolment in the Bachelor of Social Work - Whyalla (MBSW-WHY) or the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Whyalla – (MHSW-WHY)
• first or second year student
• be experiencing financial or educational disadvantage
• have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 or above
• provide a written statement addressing the points listed below
• attend an interview (either in-person or online at the panels discretion)
Applicants must provide a written statement (500-750 words) detailing:
• reasons for studying their social work program
• future career goals and personal aspirations
• details of any financial or educational disadvantage they would like considered
• academic achievements
• previous and current work experience, community involvement and/or extracurricular activities
Applicants will need to demonstrate financial hardship 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 UniSA Scholarship Assessment Form, to support their application.
Aboriginal students will be encouraged to apply.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
How to apply: Applications are assessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal) in Study Period 2.
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to UniSA Whyalla:
Email: Heidi.Freeman@unisa.edu.au
Value: $2500. Recipients will receive two payments of $1,250 in the year they receive the grant (subject to enrolment checks and satisfactory academic progression). Payment 1 after SP2 census date. Payment 2 after SP5 census date.
For more information contact:
UniSA Whyalla
Email: Heidi.Freeman@unisa.edu.au
The Whyalla City Council Student Grant will be awarded to commencing undergraduate students studying at the University of South Australia’s Whyalla campus.
To be eligible for this grant, applicants must:
Applicants will need to demonstrate financial hardship 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(s) e.g. Abstudy, Austudy, Youth Allowance, etc. Applicants not in receipt of government means tested benefits can complete the UniSA Scholarship Assessment Form, to support their application.
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded based on financial disadvantage and a written statement outlining why the applicant would be a worthy grant recipient.
How to apply: Online applications will open 22 February 2021 - 24 March 2021 via my Scholarships
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above, to the Whyalla Campus Office. Email: Heidi.Freeman@unisa.edu.au
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
Value: $2‚500
Payment will be in two installments:
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2)
- $1,250 (paid after the census date for Study Period 5)
For more information contact:
Heidi Freeman
UniSA Regional – Whyalla
Tel: (08) 8302 6049
Email: Heidi.Freeman@unisa.edu.au
The Whyalla Regional Manager's Study Support Grant is available to students enrolled full-time in any year of an undergraduate or enabling program at the Whyalla Campus.
Where possible the grants will be distributed to students representing the various programs available at Whyalla Campus. Applications from students who are required to travel from across the region to attend the Whyalla campus for their courses will be considered favourably. Students experiencing other financial or educational challenges are also invited to apply.
Applicants are required to provide a 500 word written statement outlining their financial or educational disadvantage such as travel or other challenging circumstances, and how the grant would assist them in their studies.
Recipients will be selected according to financial or educational disadvantage such as travel or other challenging financial circumstances by submitting a personal written statement describing their situation.
Applicants will be asked to provide documentation to support their application such as Centrelink statements or income information.
Academic merit may be taken into account.
Grant re-opening in 2022 is still to be confirmed
Value: $1000 each. Payment will be made in one instalment of $1000 after the SP2 census date in the year they receive the grant. Recipients must maintain full-time enrolment at Whyalla Campus and satisfactory academic merit.
For more information please contact:
Administrative Officer
UniSA Regional - Whyalla
Tel: (08) 8302 6049
Email: heidi.freeman@unisa.edu.au