Funding your WIL experience
Undertaking a WIL experience doesn't have to break the bank. There are funding options available to you as a Deakin student. You could be eligible for one or more of the financial assistance options listed below to help with the costs associated with undertaking an internship or global learning experience.
Arts and Education Internship Grant
Internship Travel Grants are faculty funded payments for students in need of assistance to access and complete approved WIL experiences. They are available to support students with the cost of participating in a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience, where travel or related expenses may create a barrier. These grants are intended to reduce financial pressure associated with physically accessing a placement and are not designed to supplement lost income while completing an internship.
This funding is available to:
- current Arts & Education students, approved and enrolled in one of the following WIL units: AWL203/300/301, AIS330/331, ACC700 or APE700/701
- domestic and international students
- students who have not commenced their internship hours at the time of grant application
- students who anticipate out-of-pocket costs associated with physically attending your placement
- students who are not receiving another WIL-related grant.
Grants may contribute to reasonable expenses such as:
- travel to and from the internship site (e.g. public transport, fuel, parking, flights)
- short-term accommodation for regional or interstate placements
- other essential costs directly related to physically attending the placement (e.g. required clothing or gear).
While you will not be required to provide detailed personal financial information, we ask applicant to briefly outline how the grant will assist them in meeting placement-related costs. Supporting documentation may be requested for auditing or verification purposes. Students who receive a grant will be asked to complete a short reflection or testimonial on the value of the grant and the impact of their internship experience.
Funding
Grant amounts are limited and may vary depending on available funding and the nature of the placement. As a guide, the following amounts may be available:
- up to $250 for local travel
- up to $500 for regional or longer-distance travel
- up to $1,000 for interstate or international travel.
Please note: if you have received a New Colombo Plan (NCP) Grant for an internship or program you are not eligible for the Arts and Education Internship Grant for that same internship or program.
Apply for the ArtsEd Internship Grant
WIL Student Support Scheme
The WIL Support Scheme is an equity initiative, funded by the Commonwealth Government grant via the Higher Education Participation and Partnership Program (HEPPP), to help increase access, participation and success of domestic undergraduate students from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds, persons from regional areas and remote areas and Indigenous persons.
The application process is highly competitive with a limited number of offers available. Unfortunately, not all eligible applicants will receive one.
Find out more on the WIL Student Support Scheme website
OS-HELP Loan
OS-HELP funding is provided by the Department of Education and administered by Deakin.
OS-HELP is a loan designed to assist eligible Undergraduate and Postgraduate Domestic, Commonwealth supported students, based in Australia, to undertake some of their study overseas.
If eligible, you can apply for a Government loan to help pay travel expenses, such as airfares, accommodation, and other travel expenses, so you can complete part of your studies overseas. Students should apply for an OS-HELP Loan as soon as they receive an offer into a suitable program and have enrolled.
Find out more on the OS-HELP Loan website
Deakin scholarships
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General loans
Deakin provides interest-free student loans for study-related expenses to students who are in financial need and are progressing satisfactorily with their studies.
Currently enrolled undergraduate, postgraduate, off-campus, full-time and part-time students in an award course are eligible to apply.