CEREBRAL PALSY ALLIANCE ALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

CEREBRAL PALSY ALLIANCE ALLIED HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

Description:

This scholarship was established in 2009. The Cerebral Palsy Alliance and University of Newcastle through the Faculty of Health and Medicine and School of Humanities and Social Sciences have a shared vision for a viable, well-supported infrastructure of services for people with disability in New South Wales. As part of this agreement The Cerebral Palsy Alliance has established scholarships for allied health students within the Faculty of Health and Medicine and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The scholarships will support up to 3 students to pursue their studies and to encourage their future career in the field of disability.

Annual Comment:The scholarship provides a one-off payment of $1,500 to be used to support professional development, fees, textbooks or practicum expenses. There will be up to 3 scholarships awarded.

Eligibility:

Applicants must: be enrolled in the third year of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy or Bachelor of Speech Pathology in the year of application; be enrolling in the fourth year of study in the following year; and be available to undertake one of their final fieldwork placements with The Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Selection is based on a written statement and academic merit, including practical components of the course.

University name: The University Of Newcastle

Source: http://www.australianuniversities.com.au/scholarships/guide/7797-cerebral-palsy-alliance-allied-health-scholarship.html