Overview
This scholarship has been established by the Simon Monks Memorial Foundation to promote the education of general practice, allied health and primary care professionals in North Western and Western Tasmania.
Dr Simon Monks was a highly respected partner in East Devonport Medical Centre prior to his sudden death in March 2007. He was an active participant on the General Practice North West (GPNW) Board as well as in the teaching and mentoring of medical students from the University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School. He was awarded the GPNW Long Service Award in 2005 in recognition of twenty years of continuous service to the North West Tasmania community.
Simon was a quiet, thoughtful person and a very committed and caring GP, who took a proactive and dedicated approach to achieve excellence in his clinical practice, his supervision of medical students and in all aspects of his personal and family life. The Simon Monks Memorial Scholarship in Social Work has been established in recognition of the valuable contribution that Dr Simon Monks made to the profession of general practice and community health in the North West region of Tasmania.
Eligibility
- Available to a student entering their 3rd year of study in the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours or commencing a Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at the Cradle Coast campus (Burnie).
- Selection will be based on the applicant’s expressed passion and commitment to work on the North West coast and on demonstrated financial need.
On-going Eligibility
- Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester
- Remain enrolled at the campus at which they have been offered the scholarship. A recipient must notify the Scholarships Office immediately if there is any change to their course or campus.
Amount
$5,000 per year
Duration
Up to two years
Opening Date
29 August 2025
Closing Date
30 January 2026
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Closed
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