Scholarship

Margaret McGregor Memorial Scholarship in Social Work

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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

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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Application

How to apply

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.

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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