WorkCoverSA Industry Scholarship Program

To be eligible for the 2012 scholarship, applicants must currently be employed by a South Australian claims agent, a self insurer, WorkCover, an approved workplace rehabilitation provider or be employed as a Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator and have their employer's support to undertake one of the available courses.

Applicants must also have confirmation from the Personal Injury Education Foundation (PIEF) and or DeakinPrime (which is part of Deakin University) that they meet all prerequisits for enrolment.

Four scholarships will be available for individuals who wish to undertake one of the following PIEF qualifications:

• Graduate Certificate of Management (Personal Injury)
• Graduate Diploma of Management (Personal Injury)
• Master of Management (Personal Injury)
• Master of Business (Personal Injury)

Note: These are post-graduate qualifications and students must meet certain prerequisites to be eligible for enrolment. For more information about these qualifications, including prerequisites and enrolment details, please visit www.pief.com.au or www.deakin.edu.au.

Each scholarship will be worth a maximum of $15,000 per year. Scholarship funds can be used by participants and/or their employer to claim reimbursement of:

• tuition fees
• residential study fees (including PIEF charges for meals and accommodation)
• economy airfares to attend residential study sessions.

Applications now closed.

13 September 2011 - Applications open
7 November 2011 - Applications due by close of business
5 December 2011 - Scholarships awarded

To obtain a copy of the application guide, please email pief.scholarship@workcover.com or telephone the WorkCover scholarships officer on (08) 8233 2588.