Whyalla and Mt Gambier 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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- OneSteel Scholarship 2007-2009
- Rural Vacation Placement Bursary Program
- Spencer Gulf Rural Health School (SGRHS) Honours Research Bursaries
OneSteel Scholarship 2007-2009
OneSteel Whyalla Steelworks plays a significant role in the Whyalla regional community.
The OneSteel Scholarship 2007-2009 will be awarded to a resident, or recent resident, of Whyalla who is commencing full time studies with UniSA in 2007, in targeted areas related to the OneSteel Whyalla operations. Applicants must be able to show a relationship between their university studies and the OneSteel Whyalla Steelworks, and demonstrate financial need.
The successful recipient will receive $3,000 per year for a three year period of full time study, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
For more information:
Whyalla Campus Central,
Tel: (08) 8302 6161 or 1800 808 957
Fax: (08) 8302 6055
Email:
campuscentral.whyalla@unisa.edu.au
Applications must be lodged before March 1 2007 to:
Mr Shawn Dewar
Marketing and Alumni Coordinator
University of South Australia
11 Nicholson Ave
Whyalla Norrie
SA 5608
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).
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:
Dr Jane Edwards
Research Fellow
Spencer Gulf Rural Health School (SGRHS)
Tel: (08) 8302 6006 (ex Adelaide) (08) 8647 6006 (country callers)
Fax: (08) 8302 0950
Email: jane.edwards@unisa.edu.au
Closing date: 30 November each year
Value: $4,000 for the year plus assistance with travel, accommodation and project costs