• Charles Sturt partners with Centacare South-West to broaden study options for regional students from the Griffith region studying psychology and social work
• The Centacare South-West NSW Scholarship will offer three scholarships in 2024 and three in 2025, all valued at $5,000
• Applications are now open and close on Monday 15 January 2024

Charles Sturt University has partnered with Centacare to ease the financial burden of students from Griffith and surrounding areas studying psychology and social work.

The University has established the Centacare South-West NSW Scholarship, which will be awarded to three individuals in 2024 and an additional three in 2025, valued at $5,000 each.

The donation from Centacare South-West is to aid students studying Psychology or Social Work at Charles Sturt with expenses relating to completing their qualifications at any regional Charles Sturt campus.

Centacare South-West supports individuals to improve their mental health and build positive relationships with their families, schools, workplaces and community through advocacy, support, intervention, information and connection.

Director of the Charles Sturt Advancement Office Ms Sarah Ansell said the scholarship works towards fulfilling Centacare’s vision of empowering people to create thriving and resilient communities by supporting regional students to pursue careers in psychology and social work.

“This is a wonderful, generous gift that will help so many people,” she said.

“Not only will it help students with their studies, but it also builds a needed pipeline of professionals for our regions with the aim of addressing the lengthy waiting lists for professional support.

“It is wonderful that Centacare is taking a multi-faceted approach to tackling these important issues.”

Continuing students in their third year of undergraduate study Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Human Services and Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) are eligible to apply.

Applicants must apply during their second year of studies, provided they are enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program.