Margaret McGregor Memorial Scholarship in Social Work

About

The Margaret McGregor Memorial Scholarship in Social Work was established with a gift from multiple donors and is offered to domestic students who are enrolled in the Master of Social Work and who are experiencing an impairment or disability.

Benefits

This scholarship provides a living allowance of $15,000 per year for two years, paid in half-yearly instalments of $7,500.

_{Disclaimer: The benefit amount for this award is approximate. It will be confirmed at the time of awarding and determined by the committee according to the terms of the award.}

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, students must be enrolled in the first year of the Master of Social Work (or its successor).

Selection

Number of awards available: 1 per year.

The scholarship is offered to the student who is ranked highest by the selection panel based on their personal statement and their overall disadvantage score.

Application

Students must submit:

1. An application with a personal statement describing the impact of disadvantaged circumstances on their ability to study (including supporting documents) and,
2. Submit a University Student Financial Assessment form.

Eligible students must also complete an online Financial Assessment Form - must be submitted by 10 March 2024.

Financial Assessment Form

If any applicant wishes to be considered for more than one award, a separate application letter must be lodged for each, but the financial assessment form need be provided only once.

Applications can be submitted online via the application form below. Candidates must respond to each question in the form.

Please note that late applications will not be considered.

Outcome

Recipients of the scholarship will be advised in writing.

Enquiries

For further information, please contact Dr David Rose at drose@unimelb.edu.au