Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grants Program

Program overview

Upon course completion, final year speech pathology and occupational therapy students who are employed in regional and rural Victoria can apply for a grant. From 2027 to 2028 inclusive, over 250 grants of $15,000 each are available. Funding is provided by the Department of Health and delivered in partnership with the Department of Government Services.

Each grant provides a maximum of $15,000 payment delivered in two instalments paid six months apart.

1. The first instalment payment of $7,500 is designed to support costs associated with relocation and establishment in a regional or rural community.
2. The second instalment payment of $7,500 is conditional, requiring the individual to demonstrate continued employment in a regional or rural, health or educational setting at the time of the second payment.

Next Steps

Before applying please read the program guidelines for details and the frequently asked questions (FAQs) which aim to assist prospective applicants with interpreting the guidelines.

Questions can be raised via spots@grants.vic.gov.au.

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