The Gippsland PHN Scholarship is open to domestic commencing students living in Gippsland who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), or Bachelor of Social Work at the Gippsland Campus.

The Gippsland Primary Health Network primarily wish to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, or students who are transitioning from TAFE Gippsland.

Eligibility 

• Domestic student
• New/commencing student in 2025
• Enrolled in one of the following courses:
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Social Work
• Studying at the Gippsland Campus
• Currently living in Gippsland
  
• Preference is given to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, or students who are transitioning from TAFE Gippsland

Scholarship Amount 

3 Scholarships Available 

• If successful in being awarded the Foundation - Gippsland PHN Scholarships, students will receive the scholarship payments for a period of maximum 4 years, provided they continue to meet the ongoing eligibility requirements.
• Students successful in being awarded a Federation University Australia Foundation Scholarship will receive their payment in two instalments each year. 

Each recipient will receive $7,000 to be paid as two instalments. $3,500 after the first census date and $3,500 after the second census date in their first year.

Each recipient will continue to receive $4,000 to be paid as two instalments. $2,000 after the first census date and $2,000 after the second census date in their second, third and if applicable fourth year of studies.

Conditions 

• Active and enrolled for the full year post census date.
• Students who defer their offer or take a leave of absence will forfeit their award.
• Can be full-time or part-time.
• Awardees are required to attend the Foundation event at the scholarship-specified campus. 
• Students are to maintain current contact details. If you cannot be contacted by mail, email or telephone in relation to this scholarship, your scholarship may be terminated.

How to apply 

Read the Selection and Administration Guidelines to check your eligibility. 

• Once applications open you will need to complete the application form questions and provide the required written references. 
• Please note all applications will require two written references. If you are unsure what to provide in a written reference, please refer to the example reference.  

Reference letter

A reference letter is a written recommendation from someone who knows your situation well. This person: 

• should be at least 18 years old. 
• have known you for at least a year or for the entire time you were in the situation. 
• not be a close family member. 
• not live with you. 
• and be able to speak about your situation without needing you to explain it to them. 

Reference letters can be written by supervisors, co-workers, clients, teachers, or professors. 

Please note, that the reference letters must not be older than 12 months from submission date. Reference letters that do not meet the requirements will be deemed as invalid.

If you're unsure about what to include in a reference letter, you can look at an example reference for guidance.

Information Privacy Procedure

Please read the Information Privacy Procedure before entering your profile in the Scholarships and Grants portal. Entering and submitting scholarship applications will constitute your consent to using your personal information as detailed in the Information Privacy Procedure.