Equity Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Bursaries

What you'll receive

Equity Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Bursary

You'll receive a one-time payment of either $300, $500, $750 or $1,000. The amount you will receive will be determined by QUT based on your demonstrated financial need.

Up to $1,000 can be awarded per teaching period cluster (Semester 1, Semester 2, and summer).

Equity Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Relocation Bursary

You'll receive a one-time payment of either $1,500, $2,000, $2,500 or $3,000. The amount you will receive will be determined by QUT based on your demonstrated financial need.

Only one Equity Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Relocation Bursary can be awarded per teaching period cluster (Semester 1, Semester 2, and summer).

Eligibility

How to apply

To be considered for a bursary, you must submit an application online:

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You should only submit an application when you are nearing the commencement date of your placement. We may decline to consider your application if you are applying for a Bursary too far in advance of your placement commencement date.

In your application, you will be required to supply to QUT:

• individual transaction histories/bank statements for all bank accounts, which must:
  • include your full name, current balance, and show all incoming and outgoing transactions made in to and out of the account
  • cover the period of at least the last two months, backdated from the time of submitting your application
  • include all bank accounts, including everyday accounts, savings accounts, investment accounts, loan accounts, joint accounts, and online payment platform statements (e.g. PayPal, Buy Now Pay Later services, etc.)
  • include both onshore (Australian) and overseas bank accounts
  • not be in an amendable file format, such as .DOCX, .XLSM, or .CSV
• any evidence of income you receive, including scholarships/bursaries, wages/wage subsidies, Commonwealth income support payments, or similar financial cost of living assistance
• independent evidence of experiencing sudden or extraordinary financial hardship
• quotations and/or estimates for your anticipated costs of placement (QUT may verify these quotes as part of the assessment process).

What happens next?

An assessor will review your application and the documents provided and provide you with an outcome within two weeks from the date of application. If further information is requested from you, this will delay the outcome of your application.

If you are successful in receiving a bursary, payment will be made to you as soon as possible after your outcome is issued and after we have received your bank details.

Other support options

If you find yourself in need of financial assistance while you're studying with us, there are a number of other support services that can help get you through your course.

Commonwealth Prac Payment

If you're a nursing, teaching and social work student undertaking 30 or more hours of placement a week, you may be eligible for Commonwealth support for your placement.

Commonwealth Prac Payment for nursing, teaching and social work students

QUT Equity Emergency Bursaries

If you're a student experiencing sudden and unexpected financial hardship, QUT may support you with emergency financial assistance.

Find out more about Equity Emergency Bursaries

QUT Equity Scholarships Scheme

If you're a domestic student experiencing financial hardship, you may be eligible for an equity scholarship or bursary.

Find out more about the QUT Equity Scholarships Scheme

QUT scholarships

QUT offers a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, and prizes that can help support you through your studies.

Explore our scholarships, bursaries, and prizes

Commonwealth income support

All students are encouraged to apply to Centrelink for assistance. You could be eligible for Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY, Austudy, a start-up loan, or a relocation scholarship.

Centrelink payments for students

Conditions

Terms and conditions for Equity Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Bursaries (PDF file; 213.9 KB)