Bursary

A.G. Wales Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

12 Jan 2026

Applications close

8 Mar 2026

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

Mrs W. H. Callaway endowed the 'A. G. Wales Scholarship in Social Studies' in commemoration of her father.

Benefits

The scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $2,000.

Duration:

One-off

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, students must:

  • be commencing or currently enrolled in the Master of Social Work;
  • not be in receipt of any other scholarship or bursary.

Study level:

Graduate coursework

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Health

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Application

How to apply

Candidates should write a letter of application, providing the following information:

  1. Details of their financial position in relation to their attendance in the course;
  2. The name and value of any other award or financial assistance they receive;
  3. Information which is relevant to the specific objective of the scholarships, as described in eligibility requirements.

If any applicant wishes to be considered for more than one social work award, a separate application letter must be lodged for each, but the detailed information need be provided only once.

Applications should be addressed to the Head of Department, Professor Louise Harms and submitted online via the application form.

Students can upload the letter of application and any supporting documentation to the online form.

Please contact socialwork-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au

When will I know the outcome?

Recipients of the scholarship will be advised in writing.

Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

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