Scholarships
Scholarships (Currently Open)
- 2013-2014 GPSN First Wave Scholarship Program
- John Snow Scholarship
- Australian Rotary Health Rural Medical Scholarship
- 2013 MIGA Elective Grants Program
- CRANAplus Undergraduate Remote Placement Scholarships
- 2014 NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetships
- 2014 NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetships for Indigenous Medical Students
Scholarships (Closed)
- Cotton Industry Medical Scholarship 2013
- Bush Bursary & Country Women's Association Scholarships
- Troy Pocock Scholarship for Medicine
- Coast City Country General Practice Training (CCCGPT) Scholarship for Medicine
- Dr Saroj (Sara) Lakshmi Loomba Commitment to Medicine Scholarship
- The Rhys Harding Broken Hill Bush Scholarship
- Australian Medical Association Indigenous Peoples' Medical Scholarship 2013
- RCPA Scholarships in Pathology for Medical Schools
- Christopher Zweerman Memorial Scholarship
- 16th International Summer School 'Oncology for Medical Students'
- 2013 ACEN Student Scholarship
- Dr Ronald James Memorial Scholarship in Medicine
- ISML Scholarship in Medicine
- John Flynn Placement Program
- Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarships
- Rural Australia Medical Undergraduate Scholarship (RAMUS) Scheme for 2013
- The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Prize
- The Graham, Bell & Bowman Scholarship for Medicine
Dr Ronald James Memorial Scholarship in Medicine
| Recipients | 2012 - Tia Morosin 2011 - Joshua Wall 2010 - Michael Cardoso 2009 - Nikolien Sharon Thomas 2008 - Ilma Khan 2007 - Priya Loomba |
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI601 S1 |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $2000 |
| Criteria | Applicants for the sponsored Scholarship must meet and address the following criteria:
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| Closing Date | 25th March 2013 |
| Further Information | Dr Ronald James Memorial Scholarship in Medicine @ UOW Scholarships page Dr Ronald James Memorial Scholarship in Medicine 2013 Flyer [PDF 169KB] |
Christopher Zweerman Memorial Scholarship
| Recipients | 2012 - Sonki Unhelkar |
| Level of Study | Second year |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $1000 |
| Criteria | Applicants for the sponsored Scholarship must meet and address the following criteria:
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| Closing Date | 30th April 2013 |
| Further Information | Christopher Zweerman Memorial Scholarship |
ISML Scholarship in Medicine
| Recipients | 2012 - Jorja Braden 2011 - Nicole Kemp, Tahira Scott 2010 - Danka Sinikovic, Jonathan Wright |
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI601, MEDI602, MEDI603 or MEDI604 |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $4000 |
| Criteria | Applicants for the sponsored Scholarship must meet and address the following criteria:
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| Closing Date | Thursday 21st March 2013 |
| Further Information | ISML Scholarship in Medicine @ UOW Scholarships page ISML Scholarship in Medicine 2013 flyer [PDF 179KB] |
The Graham, Bell & Bowman Scholarship for Medicine
| Recipients | 2011 - Hailey Lawry 2010 - Teena Downton, Teesha Downton 2009 - Dominic Manassa 2008 - Helen Freeborn |
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI602 |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $1000 |
| Criteria | Applicants for the sponsored Scholarship must meet and address the following criteria:
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| Closing Date | Friday 27th May 2011 |
| Further Information | The Graham, Bell & Bowman Scholarship for Medicine flyer [PDF 164KB] |
Coast City Country General Practice Training (CCCGPT) Scholarship for Medicine
| Recipients | 2012 - Nicole Kemp 2011 - Rebecca Warren 2010 - Priya Loomba |
| Level of Enrolment | Students commencing MEDI603 in Spring 2013 (Phase 3 Session 1 2013) |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $1000 |
| Criteria | Applicants for the sponsored Scholarship must meet and address the following criteria:
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| Closing Date | 20th May 2013 |
| Further Information | Coast City Country General Practice Training Scholarship - Scholarships @ UOW |
Dr Saroj (Sara) Lakshmi Loomba Commitment to Medicine Scholarship
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI603 in Autumn 2013 |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $2000 |
| About |
The Dr Saroj (Sara) Lakshmi Loomba Commitment to Medicine scholarship was established in 2013 to encourage and support the engagement of medical students and contribution to general practice within Wollongong. Dr Saroj (Sara) Loomba was a dedicated and passionate general practitioner completing forty years of service. She devoted her life to providing community based medical care to her patients and their families, and it was a keen participant in further education and knowledge development. Dr Loomba was an exceptional academic during her medical school days and actively involved with University sports and social events. In 2013 the Loomba family would generously like to support one(1) Phase 3 student from the University of Wollongong who is currently enrolled and actively engagement within the UOW graduate School of Medicine. |
| Criteria | Applicants for the sponsored Scholarship must meet and address the following criteria:
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| Closing Date | Tuesday 14th May 2013 |
| Further Information | Dr Saroj (Sara) Lakshmi Loomba Commitment to Medicine Scholarship @ UOW Scholarships page |
The Rhys Harding Broken Hill Bush Scholarship
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI604 in Spring 2013 |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $500 |
| About |
Dr Rhys Harding graduated with an MBBS in 2012 and is passionate about rural health. Dr Harding spent Phase 3 in Broken Hill and credits this placement as his best clinical and community experience during medical school. The Rhys Harding Broken Hill Bush Scholarship has been established to give back to the community and support medical students to pursue rural clinical experiences. The recipient will undertake a Phase 4 Elective or Selective Placement in Broken Hill and demonstrate an interest in practicing rural medicine. |
| Criteria | Applicants for the sponsored Scholarship must meet and address the following criteria:
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| Closing Date | Friday 10th May 2013 |
| Further Information | The Rhys Harding Broken Hill Bush Scholarship @ UOW Scholarships page |
Australian Rotary Health Scholarship For Rural Clinical School Students
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI603 Session 1 (Spring) in 2013. |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $5000 |
| Objective | To encourage and influence medical students to consider pursuing a medical career in rural Australia upon graduation or following postgraduate medical studies. This Scholarship would have the benefit of enjoying the fellowship of Rotarians and also expose the candidate to aspects of rural community life. |
| Criteria | Applicants for the sponsored Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
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| Opening Date | Monday 10th June 2013 |
| Closing Date | Friday 28th June 2013 |
| Applications to: | Babs Allen Coordinator Rural Clinical School GSM Shoalhaven Campus, PO Box 5080 Nowra DC NSW 2541 or via email to babs@uow.edu.au |
| Further Information |
For Further information please contact Cheryl Deguara, Application Form [PDF 78KB] |
16th International Summer School 'Oncology for Medical Students'
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI601, MEDI602, MEDI603 or MEDI604 |
| Duration of Scholarship | 2 weeks |
| Value |
Cancer Council Australia will pay for registration, an economy class airfare, two weeks accommodation and living allowance (to a total of $8,000 AUD). |
| About |
Cancer Council Australia is offering a trip to Vienna, Austria for the best essay on a cancer related subject by a medical student currently enrolled at an Australian University. Every year the World Health Organisation - Collaborating Centre for Cancer Education runs The International Summer School ‘Oncology for Medical Students’. The aims of the Summer School are:
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| What to submit |
An essay: “Cancer in General Practice” Applicants may wish to focus on any aspect of cancer control. The essays will be scored according to the following criteria:
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| Eligibility |
Any student currently enrolled in a medical course at an Australian University |
| Closing Date | Friday 26th April, 2013 |
| Further Information | Contact Kathleen Quartermaine on phone: 02 8063 4100 or email: kathleen.quartermaine@cancer.org.au. Download 2013 Essay Competition Flyer [PDF 159KB] |
2013 ACEN Student Scholarship
| Level of Enrolment | MEDI603 and MEDI604 |
| About |
In 2013 ACEN is offering five scholarships, each valued at $1,500, to assist students undertaking placements. The scholarships are open to final year students in all disciplines. The aim of the 2013 ACEN Student Scholarship is to support students who will undertake a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activity in a regional or remote area of Australia as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate education. The placement must be:
*The abovementioned Regional and Remote locations are those found in RA2- RA5 on the map: DoctorConnect |
| Value Per Annum | $1500 |
| Closing Date | 15th April 2013 |
| Further Information | ACEN Student Scholarships Website |
2013 John Flynn Placement Program
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI601 |
| About | The John Flynn Placement Program (JFPP) was established in 1997. Funded by the Department of Health and Ageing, is an important part of the Australian Government's strategy to attract more doctors to rural and remote areas to address areas of workforce shortage and improve the quality of healthcare for local communities. The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) administers the program on behalf of the Government. Medical students enrolled in accredited medical courses at one of 20 participating Australian universities can apply for a place in the program. Each year, 300 students are selected to join the program. |
| Financial Assistance | The JFPP covers the cost of travel and accommodation for students to go on placement and ACRRM provides assistance with these arrangements. In addition to this students are paid $500 per week to cover food and living expenses during the placement. |
| Criteria | To be eligible to apply for the JFPP you must be:
If you are in receipt of a grant or scholarship, which includes funding for community bonding or other community placement experiences, you will not be eligible to apply for the JFPP. If unsure call the JFPP team. While students will not need to prepare any written responses prior to this time, all students are encouraged to consider the following:
In preparation to complete the online application, all students need to ensure that they read the 2013 Student Guidelines carefully. A copy of this is available on the ACRRM website www.acrrm.org.au. |
| Online Application Date | Saturday 16th March 2013, 9.00am – 5.00pm AEDT (NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS applicants) |
| Further Information | Phone: 1800 231 231 Email: jfpp@acrrm.org.au Web: John Flynn Placement Program |
RCPA Scholarships in Pathology for Medical Schools
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI604 |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $2000 |
| About |
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) makes available to every medical school in Australia and New Zealand annually, a $2000 Scholarship for medical students to pursue a project in the area of Pathology. These projects should be such that the student learns about the principles of the scientific method in the practice of Pathology. The Graduate School of Medicine is required to support the application and is responsible for selection of the recipient. Professor Peter McLennan and Dr Kylie Mansfield are available for advice. Applications will be accepted for one of following:
For the projects, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute at least 150 hours within a 12 month period. This will be negotiated between the Project Leader and the successful student. The student will be paid in two instalments to ensure that requirements of the agreement are being met. The scholarship may be supervised by more than one supervisor, but at least one supervisor must be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. The application should outline the project in no more than 200 words, and the application form must be signed by the relevant supervising Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. Previously successful applicants may not reapply. The successful applicant will be selected on a competitive basis by a selection panel of GSM staff. The Board of Education of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia requires receiving a formal report on the project following its completion. The RCPA must be acknowledged in any publication arising from the scholarship. |
| Closing Date | Monday 6th May 2013 |
| Further Information | RCPA Scholarships in Pathology for Medical Schools Application Process [PDF 20KB] RCPA Scholarships in Pathology for Medical Schools Application Form [PDF 33KB] |
Troy Pocock Scholarship for Medicine
| Recipients | 2012 - Holly Davies 2011 - Jacqueline Desovski, Nicole Hutt |
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI604 |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $2000 |
| About |
Troy Pocock, a local to the Shoalhaven area, contracted meningococcal disease while on a working holiday in London. Troy died within hours of the initial onset of the disease. He had just turned 21 only days before his death. In April 2004 Troy’s parents, Larraine and Richard along with his brother Scott formed the Troy Pocock Meningococcal Foundation Inc to honour Troy’s memory and fill the void left by the closure of the Meningitis Trust. With the help of family, friends and community, they have managed not only to fundraise for the cause, but educate the community about this insidious disease. The Troy Pocock Scholarship is the result of that fundraising and the intention of the Troy Pocock Meningococcal Foundation to make an impact in the medical community to fight meningococcal through education of doctors present and future. |
| Criteria | Applicants for the Troy Pocock Foundation Scholarship must meet and address the following criteria:
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| Closing Date | Friday 24th May 2013 |
| Further Information | Troy Pocock Scholarship for Medicine @ UOW Scholarships |
2013-2014 GPSN First Wave Scholarship Program
| Level of Enrolment | First or second year students |
| Description |
If you’re a first or second year medical student and would like to find out firsthand what a career in General Practice has to offer, then General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) and the General Practice Students Network (GPSN) would like to invite you to apply to the 2013-2014 GPSN First Wave Scholarship Program. This year the program is also open to third and fourth year medical students at Victorian and Western Australian Universities. The program offers scholars a clinical placement with an indigenous health provider. The First Wave Scholarship program offers you the opportunity to experience General Practice under the guidance of a dedicated General Practice Supervisor. For more information about these opportunities, eligibility criteria and how to apply, please to go to the GPSN First Wave Scholarship webpage http://gpsn.org.au/content/first-wave-scholarship Applications close June 29th 2013. |
| Criteria | To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
Applicants must demonstrate in their written application:
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| Closing Date | June 29th 2013 |
| Contact | If you have any enquiries about this program please contact GPRA on email firstwave@gpra.org.au or telephone 1300 131 198. |
| Further Information | GPSN First Wave Scholarship webpage |
AFPHM John Snow Scholarship
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI601, MEDI602, MEDI603 or MEDI604 |
| About | Kick Start Your Career with AFPHM John Snow Scholarship
Win one of 9 scholarships to present your work at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Congress, May 2014. Scholarship includes full conference registration and travel assistance (up to $600AUD). Scholarship sponsored by the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM), a faculty of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. |
| Closing Date | Friday 4th October 2013 |
| Further Information | http://www.racp.edu.au/page/johnsnow |
The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Prize
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI601, MEDI602, MEDI603 or MEDI604 |
| Value | $1000 |
| About | The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Prize is offered for excellence in occupational medicine. This is demonstrated through the best essay written additional to curriculum requirements, or the best research project or assignment required, either obligatory or optionally, in the assessment of courses in occupational or environmental health. |
| Terms & Conditions |
The prize will be called “The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Prize”. The length of the essay, project or assignment is to be a maximum of 2,000 words. The prize is to be a cheque for AUD $1,000 offered to the student judged to have written the best essay. Should there be two or more students of equal and sufficient merit in any one year, the prize is to be shared. Any topic in the fields of occupational or environmental health is acceptable. |
| Closing Date | Friday November 30th 2012 |
| Further Information | AFOEM Prize Cover Page & Guidelines [PDF 174KB] |
2013 MIGA Elective Grants Program
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI601, MEDI602, MEDI603 or MEDI604 |
| Duration of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value per Annum |
MIGA offers up to six Grants of $3,500, each consisting of:
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| About |
A major benefit of being a Student Member with MIGA is the opportunity it gives you to apply for an Elective Grant. The Elective Grants Program began in 2004 with the aim of providing financial support for Medical Students pursuing an elective in a developing community. Through the Program MIGA provides funding for a number of medical students to pursue an elective in an area of personal interest and relevance to their medical studies. NEW Grant for Indigenous Students At MIGA we acknowledge the challenges faced by Indigenous medical students in completing their qualifications. As part of a new initiative in 2013, we will set aside one of the six Elective Grants to award to an Indigenous medical student applicant interested in pursuing an elective placement in a developing community. |
| Eligibility |
The 2013 Elective Grants Program is open to current medical students in Australia who:
Student Membership of MIGA is free - information on joining can be found on MIGA's website. |
| Opening Date | Wednesday 1st May 2013 |
| Closing Date | 5:00pm (CST) Friday 30th August 2013 |
| Further Information | MIGA Elective Grants Program website |
CRANAplus Undergraduate Remote Placement Scholarships
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI601, MEDI602, MEDI603 or MEDI604 |
| Duration of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value per Annum | $1000 |
| About |
Each year CRANAplus offers a total of six $1000 scholarships. These scholarships provide financial assistance of up to $1000 per applicant, per remote placement. They can be applied to the cost of fares, accommodation and other incidental costs incurred by a student undertaking an undergraduate placement in a remote area of Australia and its external Territories. |
| Eligibility |
To be eligible for this Scholarship the applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in a health discipline and be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Preference in the first instance will go to CRANAplus Members. Funding for the same purpose must not have been received from any other source. |
| Closing Date | 31st July 2013 |
| Further Information | https://crana.org.au/about/conference/cranaplus-undergraduate-remote-placement-scholarships/ |
Rural Australia Medical Undergraduate Scholarship (RAMUS) Scheme
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in MEDI601, MEDI602, MEDI603 or MEDI604 |
| Eligibility | To be eligible for RAMUS in 2013 applicants must:
Full details about the application process for RAMUS can be found on the RAMUS Website. |
| Duration Of Scholarship | Once awarded a RAMUS, scholarship holders will continue to receive scholarship funds during the completion of the standard length medical degree at their chosen university, provided that they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. |
| Value Per Annum | $10000 (GST exempt) |
| Criteria | Because of the limited number of scholarship places, not all eligible applicants can be awarded a scholarship.
All eligible applications are ranked according to:
Applicants whose applications receive a higher ranking against these criteria will be offered scholarships first. |
| Opening Date | 7th November 2012 |
| Closing Date | 14th January 2013 |
| Further Information |
Apply online at National Rural Health Alliance - RAMUS Scholarships |
| Contact | Email: ramus@ruralhealth.org.au Phone: 1800 460 440 (free call) Mail: National Rural Health Alliance (RAMUS) PO Box 280 Deakin West ACT 2600 |
NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetships
| Purpose | Rural Experience |
| Criteria | Medical Student |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 2 years |
| Value Per Annum | $15,000 |
| Total Value | $30,000 |
| Description |
NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN), on behalf of the NSW Ministry of Health, is offering up to 12 cadetships to medical students interested in undertaking a medical career in rural NSW. Cadets receive up to $15,000 per year for the final two years of their medical degree. Cadets in their final year of study apply for a PGY1 position through the Rural Preferential Recruitment (RPR) process administered by the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI). Cadets work for two years in a rural NSW Base Hospital within the first three years following graduation. Each cadet is eligible for a relocation allowance to assist with costs associated with their move to the country. Rural service can be undertaken in major NSW Base Hospitals including Wagga Wagga, Orange, Dubbo, Tamworth and Albury. Queries about locations for rural service should be directed to RDN. Please note
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| Closing Date | 26th August 2013, 5pm |
| Administering Agency | NSW Rural Doctors Network http://www.nswrdn.com.au PO Box 1111 Mascot NSW 1460 Phone: 02 8337 8100 Fax: 02 8337 8110 |
| Contact | Melanie Lewis, Project Officer Education and Training mlewis@nswrdn.com.au |
| Further Information | NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetships @ NSW Rural Doctors Network website |
NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetships for Indigenous Medical Students
| Purpose | Rural Experience |
| Criteria | Indigenous Student Medical Student |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 2 years or 3 years (dependent on pathway chosen) |
| Value Per Annum | $15,000 (for 2 year pathway) |
| Total Value | $30,000 |
| Description |
NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN), on behalf of the NSW Ministry of Health, is offering up to two cadetships to Indigenous medical students interested in undertaking a medical career in rural NSW. Successful applicants receive a scholarship of $30,000 during their degree. In return, they agree to do two of the first three years of their hospital training in an eligible NSW rural Base Hospital. Cadets in their final year of study apply for a PGY1 position through the Rural Preferential Recruitment (RPR) process administered by the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI). Each cadet is eligible for a relocation allowance to assist with costs associated with their move to the country. Rural service can be undertaken in major NSW Base Hospitals including Wagga Wagga, Orange, Dubbo, Tamworth and Albury. Queries about locations for rural service should be directed to RDN. There are two pathways for Indigenous cadets:
The return of service component for both pathways is two years. Please note
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| Closing Date | 26th August 2013, 5pm |
| Administering Agency | NSW Rural Doctors Network http://www.nswrdn.com.au PO Box 1111 Mascot NSW 1460 Phone: 02 8337 8100 Fax: 02 8337 8110 |
| Contact | Melanie Lewis, Project Officer Education and Training mlewis@nswrdn.com.au |
| Further Information | NSW Rural Resident Medical Officer Cadetships for Indigenous Medical Students @ NSW Rural Doctors Network website |
Cotton Industry Medical Scholarship 2013
| Purpose | The Cotton Industry Medical Scholarship provides for a rural medical placement in the Moree cotton growing area. |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 3 years |
| Value Per Annum | $5,000 |
| Eligibility | Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia and be studying medicine at an Australian medical school.
Applicants must be enrolled in:
Applicants must demonstrate:
NOTE Cotton Industry Medical Scholarship recipients are unable to concurrently receive a Bush Bursary and CWA Scholarship or simultaneously hold a John Flynn Scholarship. |
| Description | What is the Scholarship?
The Scholarship will provide a student studying at an Australian Medical School with $5,000 per year for three years to assist with costs associated with their studies. In return, the student is required to spend two weeks on a rural placement per year in a NSW cotton growing region during their university holidays. Placement programs reflect the enjoyable aspects of rural health practice. The scholarship is funded and supported by the Gwydir Valley Cotton Growers Association. It is administered by the NSW Rural Doctors Network. How are payments made? The selected student will receive financial support in three payments. Payments are made prior to placements and on completion of the two week placement period following submission of an evaluation. Students not honouring their commitment to undertake rural placements will be required to pay back all money granted to them. |
| Closing Date | 5pm Friday 31st May 2013 |
| Contact | Melanie Lewis NSW Rural Doctors Network PO Box 1111 Mascot NSW 1460 mlewis@nswrdn.com.au Phone: 02 8337 8100 Fax: 02 8337 8110 |
| Further Information | Cotton Industry Medical Scholarship Information & Application Form [PDF 169KB] |
Bush Bursary & Country Women's Association Scholarships 2013
| Purpose | Rural Experience |
| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $3,000 |
| Criteria |
Funded by rural Shires of country NSW and the NSW Country Women's Association, applications are open to medical students interested in rural medicine. NB: Bush Bursary recipients are unable to simultaneously hold a John Flynn Scholarship. Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia. Applicants must be enrolled in:
Applicants must demonstrate:
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| Closing Date | 5pm Friday 31st May 2013 |
| Contact | Melanie Lewis NSW Rural Doctors Network PO Box 1111 Mascot NSW 1460 mlewis@nswrdn.com.au Phone: 02 8337 8100 Fax: 02 8337 8110 |
| Further Information | Bush Bursary & Country Women's Association Scholarship Information & Application [PDF 240KB] |
Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarships
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in 3rd year or later of current medical course |
| Objective |
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| Duration Of Scholarship | 1 year |
| Value Per Annum | $5000 (Payable in two equal parts through your university) |
| Criteria | The criteria to apply for the Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarship is:
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| Opening Date | Monday 30th November 2012 |
| Closing Date | Friday 8th February 2013 |
| Further Information | Australian Rotary Health Website |
Australian Medical Association Indigenous Peoples' Medical Scholarship 2013
| Level of Enrolment | Students enrolled in 2nd year or later of current medical course |
| Objective |
This Scholarship is open to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders who are currently studying medicine. For the purposes of this Scholarship, an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander is someone who is of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, or who identifies as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which he or she lives or has lived. Applicants will be asked to provide a letter from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation supporting their claim. The Scholarship commences from the second year of the recipient’s medical degree. To receive the Scholarship, the recipient must be enrolled at an Australian Medical School at the time of application, and have successfully completed the first year of a medical degree. However, students who are in their first year of medicine are eligible to submit an application for their second year. Results for the first year will be sought before any award is made. In awarding the Scholarship, preference will be given to applicants who do not already hold any other substantial scholarship. |
| Duration Of Scholarship | Awarded for full course of study, subject to annual review |
| Value Per Annum | $9000 (Payable in a lump sum). Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to seek advice from Centrelink on how the Scholarship payment may affect ABSTUDY or any other government payment. |
| Criteria |
The Scholarship will be awarded on the recommendation of an advisory committee appointed by the AMA’s Indigenous Health Taskforce. Selection of the Scholarship recipient will be based on:
Each applicant will be asked to provide a two page curriculum vitae including employment history, the contact details of two referees, and a transcript of academic results. |
| Opening Date | Monday 8th April 2013 |
| Closing Date | Friday 10th May 2013 |
| Further Information | Australian Medical Association Indigenous Peoples' Medical Scholarship 2013 |
What's On - June
- 6th - Medical Education Seminar
- 26th - GSM Research Seminar
GSM Research Seminar
Speaker: Prof. Nagesh Pai, Foundation Professor of Psychiatry, GSM
Date: Wed 26th June 2013
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: 28.101
Topic: Clinical Research: Perstringe, whinge, change and challenge
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