Flinders University Bob Dunstone Rural Placement Scholarship 2025
Applications are now open for the Bob Dunstone Rural Placement Scholarship at Flinders University. This scholarship supports students undertaking a work-integrated learning placement in a rural or remote location. It is funded by Vivienne Dunstone and is designed for students with a genuine interest in working and contributing to regional communities.
Scholarship Details
University: Flinders University, Australia
Degree: Undergraduate coursework
Scholarship Type: Placement support
Sponsor: Flinders University
Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
Scholarship Benefits
$250 per week of placement (up to a maximum of $2,500)
Additional funds may be available for students traveling to remote areas (RA5)
A minimum of two scholarships will be awarded per year
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be enrolled full-time in a coursework degree at Flinders University (part-time students may be considered in exceptional circumstances)
Have a full-time placement in the year of the scholarship
Be undertaking a placement in a regional or remote area classified as RA2 – RA5 (excluding Mount Barker)
Be completing the placement in a location more than 90 minutes travel time from their semester and permanent home address
Have not received financial support or a scholarship from Flinders University for a rural/remote placement in the same year
Note: Students undertaking an elective placement must provide confirmation from their host supervisor that the placement provides a significant educational benefit.
Selection Criteria
A selection panel will assess applicants based on:
Distance traveled and remoteness of the placement location
Length of placement
Financial hardship caused by the placement (as demonstrated in a financial hardship statement)
Previously received funding or accommodation support for placements
Number of placements required for the applicant’s course
Educational and professional benefits of undertaking a regional placement (as demonstrated in an educational benefits statement)
Note: Recipients who do not proceed with their placement may be required to repay the scholarship.
Application Deadline
April 25, 2025
