Reach new heights in women's workplace safety with the help of an Augusta Zadow Scholarship.
If you can make a difference to work health and safety for the benefit of women in South Australia, put your hand up for one of two $10,000 Augusta Zadow Scholarships on offer.
Many of the working conditions we take for granted are due to the effort of Augusta Zadow, who in 1895 became the state's first female inspector of factories. She played a crucial role in securing better conditions for employees, particularly women and children.
In recognition of her work, two scholarships are available to people who can help improve the safety of South Australian working women.
USE OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships will help you undertake further education, conduct research or develop a work health and safety initiative.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Scholarship applicants must be:
- a permanent resident of South Australia
- able to start their project, research or study in 2014.
The education, study or research can be undertaken in Australia or overseas.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Successful applicants must propose a project that will:
- significantly improve health and safety for women through research and further education and/or
- provide a solution to a work health and safety issue faced by working women.
See how our previous scholarship winners have successfully met the criteria.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
The Augusta Zadow Committee, comprising representatives from SafeWork SA, WorkCoverSA, Business SA, SA Unions, the Office for Women and the Working Women's Centre, will assess your application.
Short-listed applicants will be invited to provide a verbal presentation to the Committee.
SCHOLARSHIP PROPOSAL
Your proposal, between 500 and 1500 words, must:
- outline how your proposal meets the selection criteria
- how your proposal will benefit women in the workplace
- detail where the project, research or further education will be undertaken
- summarise the proposed course/study/project and dates
- include a one-page profile of yourself that could be used for publicity purposes
- demonstrate that you meet all of the eligibility requirements
- include referee details
- outline the costs associated with your proposal and how they will be used.
Please include any additional information that you consider relevant to support your proposal.
A proposal template (PDF 62kb) is available to help you prepare.
Applicants should read and understand the Scholarship terms and conditions of entry (PDF 60kb).
Scholarship winners will be announced at the Safe Work Awards Gala Dinner on Friday 1 November 2013.
SUBMITTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Scholarship applications can be submitted together with any necessary supporting material by 5pm Tuesday 27 August 2013.
BY MAIL
SafeWork SA
Augusta Zadow Scholarships
Att: Jelena Evans
GPO Box 465
ADELAIDE SA 5001
IN PERSON
SafeWork SA
Augusta Zadow Scholarships
Att: Jelena Evans
Level 4, 33 Richmond Road
KESWICK SA 5035
