Fundraising Hub

In this hub, you'll find everything you need to get your fundraising efforts off the ground. It's not uncommon for people to raise enough money to cover the cost of their entire overseas healthcare placement — with the tips in this hub, you stand an excellent chance of doing so yourself. Get cracking and you'll be abroad on your placement before you know it.

Getting Started

Your first step is to work out how much money you need. The cost of your placement is easy to work out using our pricing page, but what about other expenses like flights and new travel gear?

Don't think you've got what it takes to raise money? These success stories will get you motivated and inspire you into action.

A good fundraising event can generate thousands of dollars, often enough to cover most, if not all, of the cost of your placement.

Having a sponsor to help finance your Work the World trip can relieve a lot of pressure. There are a few different ways to find one, and we’ve covered the most common ways in this section.

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In this section, we explain exactly how bursaries and grants work and the best ways to increase your chances when applying.

OS-HELP, an acronym for Overseas Higher Education Loan Program, is an educational loan available to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported location.

OS Help Loans

WRITING AN ONLINE FUNDRAISING PROFILE

We’ve created a guide to writing the perfect online fundraising profile, so that you can share your page far and wide and start collecting cash to put towards your life-changing overseas elective.

In this section, we cover some of the best ways to go about getting your story published — whether you’re targeting newspapers, local publications or online platforms.

The word “budgeting” can evoke fear in many a student (or graduate!) However, it’s a necessary chore when it comes to planning a trip abroad. Check out our guide to make your life easier.