Department for Child Protection Social Work Grant at Adelaide University 2026

Eligibility Criteria for the Department for Child Protection Social Work Grant at the Adelaide University 2026:

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, or an international student.
• Have enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work (MBSW) or Master of Social Work (MMSK).
• Have a cumulative GPA of 4.5 or above.
• Provide a written statement addressing the points listed below.
• Commit to undertaking placement at the Department for Child Protection during the third or fourth year of their undergraduate program or the first or second year of their postgraduate program.
• May be required to attend an interview (either in person or online).

Value of the Department for Child Protection Social Work Grant at the Adelaide University 2026:

Successful applicants will get a grant valued at $3,000.

Application Process:

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, Port Pirie, or Whyalla.