Anthony and Robin Radford Family Student Grant
University of South Australia
The Anthony and Robin Radford Family Student Grant will be awarded to an undergraduate student from a refugee background who demonstrates financial need. Applicants will be studying full time at any year level in one of the following undergraduate programs:
- Physiotherapy
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Occupational Therapy
- Medical Radiation Sciences
- Podiatry
- Social Work
- Speech Pathology
An Adelaide medical graduate, Professor Emeritus Anthony Radford A.M. was inspired to work in Papua New Guinea (PNG). He was the only doctor for up to 50,000 people and implemented courses in rural medicine and development in the Department of Health and later at the University of PNG. His wife Robin was involved in social work, community development and original research in local history. Anthony’s career spanned 5 continents and 45 countries and included refugee settlements to support those at risk in the world.
The grant funds are designed to assist recipients with their living and/or education expenses.
- Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa, Temporary Protection Visa or Bridging Visa.
- Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate program.
- Commencing or continuing student.
- Full-time load.
- Demonstrated financial hardship.
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
- Their background prior to UniSA study including their journey to Australia.
- Reasons for studying their current program and how the degree supports future aspirations.
- Academic achievements.
- Details of any financial or educational disadvantage they would like considered.
- How the grant funds will be used, including alleviation of any financial disadvantage.
- The name of any scholarships or grants currently held (or where an application is pending).
A refugee background is a person who has held, currently holds or has made an application for a protection visa, either a Temporary Permanent Visa, a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa, or Permanent Protection Visa. Applicants may currently hold a Bridging Visa or be in Community Detention.
The grant will be awarded based on the content of the written statement, financial need and demonstrated passion for their field of study.