Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Rural Placement Support Payment is offered through the Department of Rural Health’s Going Rural Health Student Support Scheme to assist eligible domestic nursing and allied health students from nationally recognised universities in undertaking clinical placements within the program’s footprint. The Going Rural Health program is funded by the Australian Government’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program.
Benefits
The payment amount is determined based on the Modified Monash Model (MMM) classification of your placement location and the duration of your placement. It is a one-off payment provided upon the successful completion of your placement.
Duration:
One-off
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this bursary, you must:
- Students must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia (including holders of an Australian permanent visa)
- Be enrolled in a nursing, allied health or other health science undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Completing a placement within the Going Rural Health footprint
- The placement duration must be a minimum of 2 weeks full-time (4 or more days per week)
For more information on the amount and eligibility criteria, please visit
Going Rural health.
Selection criteria
Applications for this scheme are reviewed by Going Rural Health.
Study level:
Undergraduate, Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Health
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
How to apply
Apply directly via the University of Melbourne's Rural Living Portal.
When will I know the outcome?
Applications are processed within 7 days of submission. If you have not received an outcome after this time, please contact going-ruralhealth@unimelb.edu.au.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
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