Department of Health

Grants for speech pathology and occupational therapy students

Applications are open for speech pathology and occupational therapy student grants

29/10/24

The Victorian Government is offering grants of up to $15,000 to support final year speech pathology and occupational therapy students to work in rural and regional Victoria following their graduation.

Over 400 grants are available for domestic and international graduates who commence work in regional or rural Victoria from 2024 to 2026.

The next round of applications is open for students who complete their studies in 2024.

Successful applicants are eligible to receive two instalments of $7,500. The first will support costs with relocation and settling into their new communities. The second will be paid if they remain employed in a regional, rural health or education setting after six months.

These grants are part of our commitment to strengthening allied health services in regional and rural areas to improve access to services for regional Victorians.

Applications close on 25 February 2025.

For more information on eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grant ProgramExternal Link .

Reviewed 29 October 2024

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