March 09, 2012

WorkCover South Australia Industry Scholarship Program

The program is designed to encourage and support people working in the South Australian workers compensation industry to undertake study within the developing framework of industry specific qualifications.

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)
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.
To obtain a copy of the application guide, please email pief.scholarship@workcover.com

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