Department for Child Protection Social Work Grant at University of South Australia 2025

Eligibility Criteria for the Department for Child Protection Social Work Grant at the University of South Australia 2025:

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 first year 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 University of South Australia 2025:

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.