| Scholarship name | Discipline area | Value | Contact | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bendigo Bank Whyalla Study Support Grant | All | $1,000 | Heidi Freeman | |
| Cowan Regional Grant | All | $2,000 | Jan Discianni | |
| Cowan Regional Placement Grant | Professional Experience Placement | $1,000 | Jan Discianni | |
| Department of Rural Health 'Rural Summer Project' 2019 Scholarship | Health Sciences | $1,500 | Michael Watkins | |
| Destination Australia Scholarship | Nursing, Social Work, Education | $15,000 | UniSA General enquiries | |
| Dr Brian Webby Regional Engineering Support Grant | Engineering | $1,000 | UniSA General enquiries | |
| Eddie Hughes Regional Education Grant | All | $1,000 | Heidi Freeman | |
| Naracoorte Lucindale Council Undergraduate Grant | All | $1,000 | UniSA General enquiries | |
| People First Community Care Aboriginal Student Grant | Social Work and Nursing | $4,000 | ||
| Rotary District 9780 UniSA Grant | All | $3,000 | Jan Discianni | |
| Whyalla City Council Engineering Scholarships | Engineering | $1,000 | Heidi Freeman | |
| Whyalla Regional Manager's Study Support Grant | All | $1000 | Heidi Freeman |
Please note: Scholarships and Grants are subject to change and are awarded based on conditions current at the time of award.
The Bendigo Bank Whyalla Study Support Grant will be awarded to a commencing full-time student enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University of South Australia Whyalla Campus. Eligible applicants must have graduated from the UniSA College Foundation Studies program.
Applicants must provide a personal written statement (250 words) detailing their career objectives, the financial circumstances to be taken into account and how the grant will contribute to success in their study. Applicants will also be evaluated according to academic merit, to be determined by the cumulative grade point average (GPA) achieved by the student during their Foundation Studies program.
Applicants may be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder.
The Grant will be awarded on the basis of a personal written statement, verified financial disadvantage and academic merit.
Value: $1,000 paid in one instalment after the Study Period 2 census date (31 March) in the year they receive the grant, provided they continue to meet the grant eligibility criteria.
For more information contact:
Mrs Heidi Freeman
UniSA Regional - Whyalla
Tel: (08) 8302 6049
Email: Heidi.Freeman@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: $2,000 Payments are split in two instalments of $1,000 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.
Apply (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.
Value: $1,000 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 University of South Australia Department of Rural Health offers a number of paid Rural Summer Projects for students wishing to undertake community development project work in the Whyalla/ Port Augusta/ Port Lincoln region during the 2019 summer vacation period (14 January – 8 February 2019). This provides an opportunity for health students to live and work in the country for an extended period during the summer vacation. Students will undertake a community development project with support from staff of the UniSA DRH and with practitioners/service providers working in the local community.
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Scholarship Application Form (PDF 417KB)
Value: $1,500 (Students are reimbursed per week during the project period ($375 per week for four week duration)).
Closing date: please refer to application and information form above.
For more information contact:
Mr Michael Watkins
Lecturer: Aboriginal Allied Health
University of South Australia
Department of Rural Health
Tel: (08) 8302 6163
Email: Michael.Watkins@unisa.edu.au
The Dr Brian Webby Regional Engineering Support Grant supports undergraduate students studying at the Whyalla campus who are experiencing financial hardship.
Dr Brian Webby was a valued member of the School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences, who played an important role within the UniSA Whyalla campus community.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants are required to provide a written statement (maximum 300 words) detailing:
The grant will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial hardship and content of the written statement.
Shortlisted applicants may be asked to attend a selection panel interview.
How to apply:
Applications are accessed through my Scholarships (via logging on to the my UniSA student portal)
In addition to applying online, applicants are required to provide a written statement, as outlined above to scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au.
Value: up to $1‚000 (paid after the census date for Study Period 2). 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.
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 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: Applications are accessed through myScholarships (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 the UniSA Scholarships Office. Email: scholarships.prizes@unisa.edu.au
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.
How to apply: Applications are accessed through myScholarships (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 the Mount Gambier office.
Email: MountGambier.Enquiries@unisa.edu.au
Value: $4,000 – two grants per year
Payment will be in two installments:
For more information‚ contact:
Campus Central
Tel: 1300 301 703
Email: askcampuscentral@unisa.edu.au
The Rotary District 9780 UniSA Grant will be awarded to two students attending the UniSA Mt Gambier campus who is 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) and a strong motivation to succeed.
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, and have clear future goals.
Students may be in receipt of another scholarship or grant administered by UniSA.
How to apply: Applications are accessed through myScholarships (via logging on to the myUniSA student portal and selecting 'my Finances').
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 Whyalla City Council Engineering Scholarship is available to students at the Whyalla Campus of the University of South Australia‚ undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering or Associate Degree in Engineering at the Whyalla Campus.
To be eligible‚ applicants must provide a personal written statement addressing the criteria and/or demonstrate financial disadvantage.
Selection will be based on financial disadvantage and the written statement submitted by the applicant.
The scholarship must be used for the costs associated with the students engineering studies.
Value: $1,000
For more information please contact:
Mrs 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 favorably. 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 may wish to provide extra documentation to support their application such as Centrelink statements or income information.
Academic merit may be taken into account.
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