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
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
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.
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
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 criteria
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.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study area:
Health
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How to apply
Students must submit:
- An application with a personal statement describing the impact of disadvantaged circumstances on their ability to study (including supporting documents) and,
- Submit a University Student 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.
Please note that late applications will not be considered.
Contact
For further information, please contact A/Prof David Rose at drose@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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