(Established in 2006 to provide financial support for Social Work students, towards the costs of undertaking a rural placement.)

1. This Scholarship will have a value of up to $1,100.

2. The Scholarship will be open to students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work at the Canberra campus (Signadou) of the University who wish to undertake a rural placement.

3. Applications should include –

1. evidence of academic merit; and
2. an explanation of how the Scholarship could financially support their intended program of study.

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Campus Dean having responsibility for the Canberra campus, the Head, School of Social Work and the Director, Australian Catholic University Foundation.

Applications for 2009 ACU Scholarships and Bursaries are now open and will close 5pm (AEDT) Friday 6 March, 2009.