Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
12 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $500
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Concetta Benn Social Justice Bursary was established by colleagues and friends to commemorate Professor Concetta Benn's term as a professor in the Department of Social Work, and is offered to students enrolled in the Master of Social Work who are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances. Preference is given to students who, as an adult, migrated to Australia from a non-English speaking country.
About the donor
Professor Concetta Benn (1926 - 2011) was one of Victoria’s most significant and innovative leaders in the field of social work, human services and social policy development.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $500.
Amount:
Up to $500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this bursary, you must be enrolled in the course for the degree of Master of Social Work or any other comparable degree in its place in that discipline.
Selection criteria
The bursary is offered to the student(s) ranked highest based on their overall level of disadvantage. Preference will be given to students who, as an adult, migrated to Australia from a non-English speaking country.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Health
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How to apply
You must submit a Student Financial Assessment form and submit an application including:
- Details of your financial position in relation to your attendance in the course
- The name and value of any other award or financial assistance you receive
- Information which is relevant to the specific objective of the scholarships, as described in eligibility requirements.
Applications should be addressed to the Head of Department, Professor Louise Harms and submitted online via the application form.
Please contact socialwork-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
When will I know the outcome?
Recipients of the scholarship will be advised in writing.
Status:
Not open yet
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