Department for Child Protection Whyalla Campus Social Work Grant

The Department for Child Protection Whyalla Campus Social Work Grant will be awarded to a third-year or fourth-year social work student studying at the University of South Australia Whyalla campus. 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).

• Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of permanent humanitarian visa.
• Have enrolment in the Bachelor of Social Work - Whyalla (MBSW).
• 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.
• May be required to attend an interview (either in-person or online).

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, or Whyalla. 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 UniSA social work program, sound academic progression and have career goals aligned to the field in which DCP operates.

Recipients may be in receipt of other non-industry scholarship or grant administered by UniSA. There is no restriction on the use of funds by the recipients.

How to apply: Online applications will open 31 March 2023 -1 May 2023 via my Scholarships

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)