How to Apply for a Scholarship

  • Check you are eligible to submit an application and become familiar with the application process.

  • Complete the Application form and submit by the nominated date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online group interview. The online interview is a mandatory part of the assessment process.

  • Scholarship applicants will be notified after interviews take place and successful applicants will be emailed enrolment and onboarding information.

Round four scholarship applications open at 9am on Tuesday 16 April and close at 11am on Tuesday 30 April for people living in wider Northern Queensland including Cairns, Cooktown. Palm Island and; Central Queensland including Longreach, Charleville, Roma, Emerald, Rockhampton and Wide Bay including Hervey Bay and surrounds.

If you are interested in another round, you can register your interest for the next scholarship round here

Do you need assistance to complete the application form or have questions before completing? Give us a call on 07 3394 8480 or email  scholarships@qamh.org.au

Eligibility Criteria

Make sure you are eligible to apply for a Peer Work Scholarship (use checklist below)

  • I am 17 years or older and no longer in school, and I am a resident of Queensland

  • I am an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a holder of a permanent residence visa, or a migrant, refugee or asylum seeker holding a temporary or bridging visa providing work and/or study rights

  • I have a lived experience of mental health challenges and /or suicidality as a consumer, carer, family member and

    • am employed with a mental health or suicide prevention service provider in a Peer Worker role

    OR

    • wishing to seek employment in a Peer Worker role

  • I can meet the attendance and study requirements to complete the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work course, including attending an 80-hour work placement.

Choosing a Training Provider

There are a number of Registered Training Organisations (RTO) throughout Queensland offering the Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work.

Learn more about the study options available.

Application Dates

First round applications are now closed. Check back here later in the year for announcement of next round dates. You can also register your interest for the next scholarship round here

2024 Applications Dates

Round 3: APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Scholarship Applications open for people living in Mackay, Charters Towers, Townsville, Mt Isa, Normanton and surrounds

OPEN

Thursday
28 March 2024


CLOSE

Thursday 11 April 2024 		Information session - Friday 5 April

Group interviews take place
Monday 22 - Wed 24 April

Award / notify of outcome
Friday 26 April

Scholarships and mentoring online induction
1 May
Round 4:
Scholarship Applications open for people living in wider Northern Queensland including Cairns, Cooktown and; Central Queensland including Longreach, Charleville, Roma, Emerald, Rockhampton and Wide Bay including Hervey Bay and surrounds.

OPEN

Tuesday
16 April 2024


CLOSE

Tuesday 30 April 2024 		Information session - Wednesday 24 April

Group interviews take place
Wed 8 - Wed 15 May

Award / notify of outcome
Friday 17 May

Scholarships and mentoring online induction -
Wed 22 May
Round 5:
Scholarship Applications open to all Queensland residents.

OPEN

Tuesday
7 May 2024


CLOSE

Wednesday 22 May 2024 		Information session - Wednesday 15 May

Group interviews take place
Wed 29 May - Thursday 13 June

Award / notify of outcome
Friday 14 June

Scholarships and mentoring online induction -
Wed 19 June