University of South Australia Placement Grant, Australia

The University of South Australia is excited to announce the Placement Grant, designed to support students in their final year of undergraduate or postgraduate programs requiring a placement.

To be eligible, applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at UniSA.

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is a leading Australian institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovative research. Established in 1991, UniSA offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including business, health sciences, engineering, and education.

Application Deadline: 9 September 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of South Australia
• Department: All Departments
• Course Level: Undergraduate or Postgraduate
• Award: $1,500 or $3,000 based on placement duration
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Varies
• Nationality: Australian citizens or permanent residents, or holders of a Permanent Humanitarian visa
• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Australia
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the University of South Australia.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or hold a Permanent Humanitarian visa.
  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
  • Placement must be a minimum duration of 110 hours (19 days) or more in a continuous block.
  • Placement must be confirmed within the InPlace placement system.
  • Relocate from a metropolitan location to a rural or remote location, or vice versa, for the placement.
  • Demonstrate financial disadvantage.
  • Not have received the UniSA Placement Grant before and not be in receipt of any other placement grant.

How to Apply

Applications open four times per year: January, April, July, and September. Students should apply prior to the commencement of their placement and only when the placement is confirmed in the InPlace system. Applications can be lodged via my Scholarships in the student portal:

• URL: UniSA Student Portal
• Steps: Log into myUniSA, select ‘my Current Studies,’ and then click on ‘my Scholarships’ to access the application.

Benefits

The University of South Australia Placement Grant provides financial assistance to students in their final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate program, requiring a placement for a continuous block duration of 110 hours (19 days) or more. This grant supports students who need to relocate for a required placement in a remote or rural location or vice versa. It helps cover costs associated with travel, accommodation, and living expenses.

The grant amounts are:

• $3,000 for placement durations of 8 weeks (225 hours) or more
• $1,500 for placement durations of less than 8 weeks