Division of Health Sciences undergraduate scholarships
(Scholarships and Grants are subject to change and are awarded based on conditions current at the time of award)
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- Adelaide Radiotherapy Centre Adam Shillingford Scholarship
- Gladys Elphick Memorial Scholarship
- Immunisation Professional Development Scholarships
- Indigenous Leaders in Community Health Development Scholarship
- International Undergraduate Scholarships
- Institute of Vocational Education (Hong Kong) Scholarship
- Margaret E Pank Nursing Scholarship
- Margaret E Pank Nursing Scholarships Third Year Experiential Learning
- Mayne Pharma Scholarships
- Mutual Community Transition Grants
- Nursing Agency of Australia Transition Grant
- Nursing Year 12 Undergraduate Scholarship
- Pod Squared Podiatry Scholarship
- Rural Vacation Placement Bursary Program
- Sansom Institute Summer Vacation Scholarship
- HELP-HICT International College of Technology
- SA Water Undergraduate Indigenous Scholarship
- Spencer Gulf Rural Health School (SGRHS) Honours Research Bursaries
- St Andrew's Hospital Nursing Scholarship
Adelaide
Radiotherapy Centre Adam Shillingford Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a memorial to Adam Shillingford. Adam was a Radiation Therapist who was committed to the clinical education of students and modelled professional skills and conduct to an exemplary level. Two scholarships are offered annually to one second year and one third year full-time student enrolled in the Radiation Therapy strand of the Bachelor of Medical Radiation. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of the applicant’s academic merit and an interview.
For more information contact:
Mrs Eileen Giles
Lecturer in Radiation Therapy
School of Health Sciences
Tel: (08) 8302 1733
Fax: (08) 8302 2810
Email:
eileen.giles@unisa.edu.au
Value: $4,000
Gladys
Elphick Memorial Scholarship
Gladys Elphick MBE was a highly respected member of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of South Australia. She was particularly active in the development of services in the areas of lobbying which culminated in the establishment of the first Aboriginal community controlled health service in the Adelaide region, which continues on today in the form of Nunkuwarrin Yunti of SA Inc. An anonymous donor has provided a bequest to the University of South Australia, School of Health Sciences, to allow a scholarship to be awarded in memory of Gladys Elphick. This bequest has been used to fund a scholarship in support of an Indigenous student undertaking studies within the school, to a total value of $5000.
For extended criteria and application details, please contact:
Ms Raewyn Todd
School Manager
School of Health Sciences
Tel: (08) 8302 2484
Fax: (08) 8302 2114
Email: raewyn.todd@unisa.edu.au
Closing date: 15 February 2008
Value: $5,000 for the year (once-off payment)
Immunisation
Professional Development Scholarships
Applicants must be eligible to gain entry to the Immunisation
Professional Development course and work more than 15 hours per week in the
provision of an immunisation service.
All applicants must submit a 100-150 word written statement detailing their
experience in Immunisation service delivery and reasons for applying for a
scholarship and a reference from a current or previous employer to confirm
their details in the written statement.
For more information please contact:
Dr Colleen Smith
Senior Lecturer
School of Nursing & Midwifery
University of South Australia (City East)
Tel: (08) 8302 2038
Fax: (08) 8302 1806
Email:
colleen.smith@unisa.edu.au
Value: To cover the cost of the course fees valued at $1155
Indigenous Leaders in Community Health
Development Scholarship
This Scholarship is to provide support for up to 3 Indigenous scholars
studying the one-year Bachelor of Health Science/Applied Science (Honours)
program or the Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Research Methodologies)
program at the University of South Australia on a full-time basis leading to
entry into a full-time PhD program.
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to up to 3 Indigenous
students who have achieved a high level of knowledge and skills in the basic
public health disciplines of epidemiology, biostatistics, qualitative
methods, measures of health outcomes, health promotion theory and practice,
public health nutrition, quality improvement and project management as well
as a basic understanding of the principles of health economics. Applicants
will have a gained a broad understanding of the Indigenous health system in
Australia.
Applicants will be ranked on:
• Tertiary Qualifications – Applicants must hold at least an undergraduate
degree in a health related discipline;
• The level of experience gained in one or more of the areas listed above;
Applicants must be willing to be enrolled on a full time basis in the one
year Bachelor of Health Science/Applied Science (Honours) program or the
Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Research Methodologies) program at
the University of South Australia.
The Scholarships will not be offered if there are no suitable applicants.
Each scholarship recipient will receive a stipend of $56,750 as well as the
cost of fees for the Bachelor of Health Science/Applied Science (Honours)
program or the Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Research
Methodologies) program.
All written applications, together with a CV and certified copy of academic
record should be forwarded by 16 November 2007 to:
Gary Whyatt
Executive Officer to the Pro Vice Chancellor
Division of Health Sciences
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001
Email: Gary.Whyatt@unisa.edu.au
Institute
of Vocational Education (Hong Kong)
Scholarship
To be awarded annually to a student previously awarded a Higher Diploma of Pharmaceutical Technology from the Institute of Vocational Education (Hong Kong) and now commencing studies (articulating with) the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
The scholarship will be awarded only to students who have previously satisfied the Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) loan and grant scheme.
If there is more than one student in any one entry cohort who have previously satisfied the Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) loan and grant scheme, then the scholarship will be awarded to the student having the more meritorious academic record. The scholarship value will be 25% of fees for the period of study in the Bachelor of Pharmacy provided the students maintain satisfactory progress.
For more information contact:
Program Support Officer
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
Level 4 Playford Building
City East Campus
Tel: (08) 8302 2391
Fax: (08) 8302 2389
Email: pmb.enquiries@unisa.edu.au
Value: 25% of fees for the period of study in the Bachelor of Pharmacy provided the student maintains satisfactory progress
International Undergraduate Scholarships
The School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences will award up to twenty three International Undergraduate Scholarships each year, to commencing fee paying Overseas Students.
Students must be enrolled in one of the following Undergraduate Degree Programs to gain one of the scholarships as listed:
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Bachelor of Pharmacy: two valued at 25%
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Bachelor of Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: two valued at 25% and five valued at 15%
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Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine: two valued at 25% and five valued at 15%
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Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences: two valued at 25% and five valued at 15%
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Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences: two valued at 25 % and five valued at 15%
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence to outstanding students. Applicants must have attained the necessary entry requirements as outlined in the current University ‘Programs, Fees and Entry Requirements for International Students’ booklet. Scholarships are valued at 25% or 15% of the total program fees, depending on the scholarship awarded.
Students will be selected on merit and are expected to maintain satisfactory performance throughout the duration of their degree program, including Honours (as defined in University policy).
Additional application information and key dates
For more information contact:
Program Support Officer
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
Level 4 Playford Building
City East Campus
Tel: (08) 8302 2391
Fax: (08) 8302 2389
Email: pmb.enquiries@unisa.edu.au
Closing date: second Friday in February each year
Value: 25% - 15% of the total program fees
Margaret E Pank Nursing Scholarship
The Margaret E Pank Scholarship has been established through a gift from Ms Margaret Pank. In 2007, two scholarships will be offered for a two year period for students enrolled full time in the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing program, living in the areas of Salisbury and Playford.
Applicants must provide evidence of financial hardship and a supporting statement with their application demonstrating why they should be awarded the Margaret E Pank Scholarship. The scholarships will be awarded on financial hardship, academic merit and performance at interview.
Information Form
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For more information contact:
Mrs Ingrid Sturrock
Administrative Officer
Research and Postgraduate Degrees
Tel: (08) 8302 1802
Fax: (08) 8302 1806
Email: ingrid.sturrock@unisa.edu.au
Closing date: Second Friday in April of each year
Value: The combined value of the scholarships will be $5000 per year for two years and the amount of each scholarship is to be determined by the donor, however each recipient will receive a minimum of $2000.
Margaret
E Pank Nursing Scholarships Third Year Experiential Learning
Five scholarships valued at $1,000 each are available for 3rd year nursing students undertaking experiential learning activities (Practicum).
Information Form
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For more information contact:
Mrs Ingrid Sturrock
Adminstrative Officer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Tel: (08) 8302 1802
Email:
ingrid.sturrock@unisa.edu.au
Closing date: 1 March 2008.
Mayne
Pharma Scholarships
Two scholarships will be offered annually to the two 3rd year students in Bachelor of Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology with the highest GPA in the first half of the academic year. To be eligible students must have achieved a GPA of 5.0 or above. The scholarships valued at $1,500 each, will be paid in the second half of the academic year. Scholarships may not be offered if there are insufficient applicants of meritorious standard.
For more information contact:
Program Support Officer
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
Level 4 Playford Building
City East Campus
Tel: (08) 8302 2391
Fax: (08) 8302 2389
Email: pmb.enquiries@unisa.edu.au
Value: $1,500 for each recipient
Mutual
Community Transition Grants
Mutual Community Transition Grants are available to first time university students who have experienced financial disadvantage and are enrolling in a full-time undergraduate degree program in a health science discipline. These grants assist students with the transition to university and provide $2,000 for students coming from a designated rural or isolated area
For more information:
Web:
Transition Grants Criteria
Scholarships Office
Tel: (08) 8302 2192 or 8302 1732
Fax: (08) 8302 2195
Email:
SAS-scholarships@unisa.edu.au
Value: $2,000
Nursing
Agency Australia Transition Grant
This grant is available to metropolitan commencing students who have experienced financial disadvantage and are commencing a full-time undergraduate degree in nursing. This grant assists students with the transition into university and provides $1,000 for students who reside in metropolitan Adelaide.
For more information:
Web:
Transition Grants Criteria
Scholarships Office
Tel: (08) 8302 2192 or 8302 1732
Fax: (08) 8302 2195
Email:
SAS-scholarships@unisa.edu.au
Value: $1,000
Nursing
Year 12 Undergraduate Scholarship
Awarded to the highest ranked year 12 student choosing the Bachelor of Nursing, program offered by the Division of Health Sciences at City East or Whyalla as their first SATAC preference in the January admission period, based on their Tertiary Education Rank (TER). The scholarship will cover the upfront student contribution amounts over the three years of the Bachelor of Nursing program, provided the recipient maintains satisfactory progress. The scholarship would be extended to cover the upfront student contribution amounts for scholarship holders electing to continue immediately to the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) after the completion of their initial Bachelor of Nursing.
For more information contact:
Miss Ingrid Kaminski
Program Administrative Officer
Research and Postgraduate Degrees
Tel: (08) 8302 1802
Fax: (08) 8302 1806
Email: ingrid.kaminski@unisa.edu.au
Value: Upfront student contribution amounts over the three years of the Bachelor of Nursing program
Pod
Squared
Podiatry Scholarship
A one year scholarship is awarded annually to a second and third year podiatry student.
For more information:
Dr Sara Jones
Program Director
School of Health Sciences
Tel: (08) 8302 2382
Fax: (08) 8302 2766
Email:
Sara.Jones@unisa.edu.au
Closing date: October each year
Rural
Vacation Placement Bursary Program
The Spencer Gulf Rural Health School (SGRHS) is offering bursaries for students wishing to undertake project work in Whyalla and surrounding areas during summer vacation period. The bursaries provide an opportunity for Health Sciences students to live and work in the country for an extended period during the summer vacation. Students will undertake project work with academic staff of the SGRHS or with practitioners working in local health services.
Undergraduate students or students in Graduate Entry programs offered by the UniSA Division of Health Sciences or studying nursing in Whyalla are eligible to apply.
Undergraduate students must have completed the second year of their undergraduate program. Applicants must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
The bursary will not be offered if there are no suitable applicants. Students will meet other costs including costs of additional personal travel. Payments to students will be made weekly in arrears to a nominated bank account, organised by SGRHS. Travel costs, accommodation and additional project costs will also be organised through SGRHS.
For more information contact:
Mr Chris Thompson
Lecturer: Rural pharmacy
Spencer Gulf Rural Health School
Tel: (08) 8647 8103
Fax: (08) 8644 3199
Email:
christopher.thompson@unisa.edu.au
Closing date: 30 September each year
Value: The bursary provides a travel subsidy of up
to $150 for bus fare or own vehicle fuel. Furnished accommodation will
be provided for the entire stay at no cost to students. Students will
also receive a living allowance of $175.00 per week for the duration of
the placement.
The SGRHS will meet all costs associated with the specific project
including project travel expenses and costs associated with other
directed activities (eg cultural awareness field trips).
Sansom
Institute Summer Vacation Scholarship
This scholarship is intended to encourage students to gain experience in research and to form links with staff within the Sansom Institute, Adjunct appointments and the Hanson Institute.
Each scholarship will support a student to undertake a 6 week project involving laboratory or pharmacy practice based research. Students may be placed in any Sector of the Sansom Institute or at the Hanson Institute.
The scholarship is open to students who have successfully completed the second year of any undergraduate program offered by the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences or the Bachelor of Science program at UniSA.
For more information contact:
Prof. Ross McKinnon
Director: Sansom Institute
Tel: (08) 8302 2372
Fax: (08) 8302 1087
Email: ross.mckinnon@unisa.edu.au
Closing date: 1 December each year
Value: $1,200 for each recipient
HELP-HICT
International College of Technology
Up to two scholarships are offered to students enrolled in the third year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy programs taught as a twinning program with HELP-HICT International College of Technology.
Up to two scholarships are offered to students enrolled in the fourth year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy programs taught as a twinning program with HELP-HICT International College of Technology.
A maximum of one scholarship will be awarded to the students in the second year of either the Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science and Nutrition) or the Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Science.
A maximum of one scholarship will be awarded to students in the third year of either the Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science and Nutrition) or the Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Science.
The scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and are intended to encourage entry into the program, encourage outstanding students, and maintain high academic achievement across courses taught in the program.
For more information contact:
Program Support Officer
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
Level 4 Playford Building
City East Campus
Tel: (08) 8302 2391
Fax: (08) 8302 2389
Email: pmb.enquiries@unisa.edu.au
Value: A rebate of 25% of the fees payable to HELP-HICT International College of Technology for the year in which the scholarship is awarded
SA
Water Undergraduate Indigenous Scholarship
The SA Water Undergraduate Indigenous Scholarship will be awarded for the first time in 2007. The scholarship will be available for 2nd/3rd year students studying full time in a program with either the Division of Business, Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment, Health Sciences or Education, Arts and Social Sciences.
To be eligible for this scholarship students must :
- Be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident
- Have an idea of their future in engineering and how the scholarship will be of benefit to them in achieving this
- Have an interest in SA Water Graduate Program and be willing to attend Graduate Program functions at SA Water
- Have the ability to be a positive ambassador for SA Water
For more information and selection criteria
Ms Jillian Miller
Co-ordinator Indigenous Student Services
Indigenous Support Unit
Tel: (08) 8302 9151
Fax: (08) 8302 7034
Email: jillian.miller@unisa.edu.au
Closing date: 2007 applications have closed
Value: Up to $10,000 equating to 2 x payments of $2,500 per annum and up to $5,000 paid employment during vacation period.
Spencer
Gulf Rural Health School (SGRHS) Honours Research Bursaries
SGRHS is offering four honours Bursaries to encourage research on topics related to rural, regional or remote health or Aboriginal health.
To be eligible to apply for the scholarships, students must:
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be citizens or permanent residents of Australia
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be enrolled as a full time student in an Honours Program within the Division of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia, including Whyalla campus
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be undertaking a research project with a regional/rural/remote health or Aboriginal health focus undertake some field work/data collection outside of metropolitan Adelaide; and
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be supervised by at least one member of the SGRHS of Whyalla campus academic staff who may act as a principal or co-supervisor
Applicants will be assessed on academic merit. Bursary will not be offered if there are no suitable applicants.
Each scholarship will provide:
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$4,000 for the year
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free accommodation for field work, if required
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up to two return economy bus fares for Adelaide or other SA town to the project town; and
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up to $200 for project sundries (project materials, travel and costs) including printing of project report.
Recipients are required to:
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submit a copy of their thesis to SGRHS
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complete an evaluation at the conclusion of the project
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deliver a seminar to the staff of SGRHS at the conclusion of the project; and
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will be encouraged to disseminate the results of their project in a peer reviewed journal or at a relevant scientific or professional meeting
For more information contact:
Mrs Gillian Laven
Research Fellow
Spencer Gulf Rural Health School (SGRHS)
Tel: (08) 8303 6484
Fax: (08) 8303 3511
Email:
gillian.laven@adelaide.edu.au
Closing date: 30 November each year
Value: $4,000 for the year plus assistance with travel, accommodation and project costs
St
Andrew's Hospital Nursing Scholarship
St Andrew’s Hospital will fund two scholarships (one in 2007 and one in 2008) for a full time student for their second year and third year of study in the Bachelor of Nursing program. One scholarship will be awarded to a first year student progressing to the second year and third year of the Bachelor of Nursing program in 2007-2008. The second scholarship will be awarded to a first year student progressing to the second and third year of the Bachelor of Nursing program in 2008-2009.
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Information form (PDF 47.8kb)
For more information contact:
Miss Ingrid Kaminski
Program Administrative Officer
Research and Postgraduate Degrees
Tel: (08) 8302 1802
Fax: (08) 8302 1806
Email: ingrid.kaminski@unisa.edu.au
Value: Each scholarship recipient will be paid a stipend of $3,750 per year for two years (total $7,500)
Closing date: Second Friday in April