Public health services in regional South Australia are delivered by six regional Local Health Networks.

These include public hospital services and other community based health services such as community health and residential services for the aged and other vulnerable groups.

The six regional local health networks are:

The regional health networks are committed to providing a range of high quality health services to meet the needs of people living in country South Australia.

Scholarships are open for applications from people residing in regional areas who demonstrate a strong commitment to continued professional practice in regional and rural areas of South Australia.

Scholarships available

There are three scholarship categories available for the 2024 intake.

Scholarship Application Open Applications Close Further Information
Rural Health Undergraduate Scholarships
Saturday 9 December 2023 Sunday 14 January 2024
Applicants must be full time students currently studying or about to commence an undegraduate degree in a relevant discipline. For full details refer to the Rural Health Undegraduate Scholarships page.
Regional Local Health Network Scholarships
Saturday 9 December 2023 Sunday 14 January 2024
Applicants must be permanent employees of a Regional Local Health Network. 
For full details refer to the Regional Local Health Network Scholarships page.
Margaret Tobin Mental Health Scholarship
Saturday 9 December 2023 Sunday 14 January 2024
Applicants must be permanent employees of a Regional Local Health Network or a Rural Support Service.  For full details refer to the Professor Margaret Tobin Mental Health Scholarship page.

Please note:

  • University acceptance is not required to apply for a scholarship, if you are successful in winning a scholarship you will then be required to provide proof of acceptance and enrolment.
  • Applicants are urged to seek independent personal, financial and taxation advice before considering a scholarship offer.

Further information

For further information about scholarships please email regionalhealthscholarships@sa.gov.au.