Scholarships and Bursaries

COMMENCING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

1.  COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP (CS)
Provider Commonwealth Government
Value $2254 ($1434 in 2010) and students who need to move to study may be eligible for a relocation Scholarship worth $4000 in the first year and $1,000 in subsequent years on top of this
Duration Duration of course
Number available N/A
Eligibility/Selection All university students on student income support e.g. Youth allowance
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/YouthAllowance/Pages/default.aspx
2. MEDICAL RURAL BONDED SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Provider Commonwealth Government
Value $23686 (indexed annually)
Duration Duration of course
Number available Contact university
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply. In return the recipient agrees to work for six years in a rural or remote area once qualified and having attained either a general practice or specialist fellowship. Students sign a formal contract with consequences for breach of contract. Selection is based on ranking of applicants into course.
Medical Student Specific Yes
Further Information www.health.gov.au/mrbscholarships
3. RURAL AUSTRALIA MEDICAL UNDERGRADUATE  SCHOLARSHIP (RAMUS)
Provider National Rural Health Alliance
Value $10,000 per annum
Duration Duration of course
Number available 100 new scholarships each year
Eligibility/Selection The RAMUS Scheme assists selected students with a rural background to study medicine at university. In addition to their rural background, RAMUS scholarship holders are selected on the basis of financial need and demonstrated commitment to working in rural Australia in the future. The scholarships are not bonded. Selection is based on rural ranking and financial need.
Medical Student Specific Yes
Further Information http://ramus.ruralhealth.org.au/home
4. JOHN FLYNN PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Provider Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Value 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.
Duration Two full weeks per year, over a 4 year period
Number available 300 new scholarships Australia wide
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Selection is based on an application form found online +/- interview detailing personal qualities/attributes etc, motivations behind applying for the program and other questions surrounding rural community life.
Medical Student Specific Yes
Further Information https://www.acrrm.org.au/about-john-flynn-placement-program
5. David Beer Undergraduate Scholarship
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $7,000 per annum – $3,500 each semester after census date
Duration Duration of course
Number available 12 new scholarships per year
Eligibility/Selection These scholarships were established to assist students from rural and remote areas to study Medicine and Nursing where those students meet the entry criteria and are financially disadvantaged. Selection is based on ranking of applicants into course.
Medical Student Specific Medicine and Nursing
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_005.html
 
6. COAL AND ALLIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $5,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 5 scholarships annually
Eligibility/Selection Applicant must have resided in the previous 12 months in the Local Government Area (LGA) of Singleton, Muswellbrook or the Upper Hunter. Be an Australian Citizen or Be a Permanent Resident. Be enrolled full-time. Not hold another scholarship valued at more than $1000. And not have previously completed a degree. Selection on academic merit, written statement and interview.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_076.html
7. EDWARDS HALL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $500
Duration 1 year
Number available 5 scholarships annually
Eligibility/Selection Applicant must be a resident of Edwards Hall at the University of Newcastle, not have previously received this scholarship and not have previously completed a degree. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of provision of a written statement no more than 2 A4 pages outlining applicant’s financial and/or social disadvantages.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_138.html
8. EVATT HOUSE-MARK CHARLES UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $500
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicant must be a resident of Evatt House and not have previously received this scholarship. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of academic merit, contribution to and involvement in the many and varied aspects of the Evatt House community.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_008.html
9. GLEN AVERY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $2,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Be a Permanent Resident. Selection is based on a written statement (1-2 pages) outlining the applicants performing arts experiences and future goals along with how the scholarship would assist in their studies and career aspirations, Academic merit, namely Grade Point Average (GPA) or Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), with weighting given to performance in performing arts courses and Interview (if required)
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_101.html
9. GODFREY TANNER UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $3000
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Be a Permanent Resident. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of academic merit, namely HSC performance or other entrance requirements and financial disadvantage, as evidenced by a written statement and appropriate documentation.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_010.html
10. INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAM UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $2,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 5 scholarships annually
Eligibility/Selection The scholarship shall be awarded to the highest performing student entering each of the five faculties provided that the student scores an average mark of at least 85% as a result of the completion of their International Foundation Program.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_001.html
 
11. IRENA IVANOVIC-HOWLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $1,500
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must have completed the Open Foundation or Newstep program at the University of Newcastle, not hold another scholarship, be an Australian Citizen or Be a Permanent Resident and have English as a second language. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of academic merit, namely Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and a one (1) page statement outlining why applicant believes they should be granted the scholarship.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/BUS_LAW010.html
 
12. JENNIE THOMAS ‘DREAMS CAN COME TRUE’ ENABLING SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $2,500 per annum
Duration Duration of course
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must have completed an Enabling program (Open Foundation, Newstep or Yapug) at the University of Newcastle within the 2 years prior to commencing Undergraduate program, be an Australian Citizen or Be a Permanent Resident and not have previously received this scholarship. Selection is based on academic merit, references, written application and performance in interview.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_127.html
 
13. JOB CENTRE AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $1,500
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Be a Permanent Resident and be registered with the Disability Support Service at the University of Newcastle. Selection is based on academic merit and a written statement outlining career aspirations, disability and impacts upon studies, and how the scholarship would assist future studies.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_145.html
 
14. JOHN BROUGHTON SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $1,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of a written submission (no more than 3 pages and including a summary in chronological order on front page) demonstrating outstanding volunteer work and exhibiting leadership qualities in community or University projects or programs. Interviews will be conducted if required.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_067.html
 
15. KOIKI EDDIE MABO SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $5,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised as such by your community. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of academic merit and submission of a 750 word essay on the following topic: “How will you contribute to improving Aboriginal Health as a qualified practitioner and how will the Koiki Mabo Scholarship assist you in your studies at the University of Newcastle?”
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_121.html
 
16. JOHN LAMBERT FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $2,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Have successfully completed the Open Foundation Program at the University of Newcastle in the year prior to enrolling in undergraduate program. Be a member of one of the equity groups: People from Socio Economically Disadvantaged Backgrounds, Indigenous Australians; Women in Non Traditional Areas of Study; People with a Disability; People from Non-English Speaking Background and People from Rural backgrounds. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of academic merit, results in the University of Newcastle’s Open Foundation program and equity criteria,
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_020.html
 
17. VICE CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN YEAR 12
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $2,000
Duration 1 year
Number available N/A
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be nominated by a High School qualifying for the Regional and Rural Preference Scheme. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of academic merit as advised by a High School participating in the University of Newcastle Awards for Academic Excellence. School Postcodes Included in the Regional and Rural Preference Scheme Area include Central Coast 2250-2263, Mid-North Coast 2431-2459, Hunter Region 2264-2338 and 2413-2430, New England 2339-2412, Central West 2787-2820 and 2845-2877, Western Plains 2821-2844 and 2878, Northern Rivers 2460-2483 and Broken Hill 2879-2880.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_015.html
 
18. UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $2,000 or $1,500
Duration 1 year
Number available 8 scholarships annually
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must demonstrate either: Current involvement in competition and be a current or recent player for a sporting club, or sporting ability in an area of University competition from a list. Students who have held the scholarship for one year may apply for a subsequent year to a maximum of two years in total. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated sporting ability, academic merit and commitment to the sporting achievements of the University.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_005.html
 
19. UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $4,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 40 scholarships annually
Eligibility/Selection No application is required. Scholarships will be automatically awarded. The Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit. All commencing undergraduate students who completed the Higher School Certificate in the year prior to entering University in a school within the area of the University’s Regional and Rural Preference Scheme and received an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 95 or greater will be eligible for a scholarship.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_004.html
 
20. SHAPING FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $4,000
Duration 1 year
Number available Varies
Eligibility/Selection Selection is based on; academic merit, a written statement outlining career aspirations and details of financial disadvantage, disability, regional or remote disadvantage, carer or parenting responsibilities, supported by any appropriate documentation; and interview.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_140.html
 
21. PRINCIPALS INDIGENOUS RECOMMENDATION SCHEME
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $1,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 10 scholarships annually
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Selection of the scholar will be nominated by a High School taking into consideration commitment to studies, extra curricular school activities (eg representative of students council, representing the school for sport, debating etc) and community involvement, in particular Indigenous community involvement.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_018.html
 
22. RESIDENTIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $500
Duration 1 year
Number available 10 scholarships annually
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be a resident of any Residential College at the University of Newcastle, not have previously received this scholarship and not have previously completed a degree. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of provision of a written statement no more than 2 A4 pages outlining applicants financial and/or social disadvantages.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_135.html
 
23. Residential Life Scholarship
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $500
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be a resident of any Residential College at the University of Newcastle, not have previously received this scholarship and not have previously completed a degree. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of provision of a written statement no more than 2 A4 pages outlining applicants involvement in all aspects of college life including academic, social, sporting and community life.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_136.html
 
 

SECOND YEAR STUDENT SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

 
1. JOHN FLYNN PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Provider Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
Value 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.
Duration Two full weeks per year, over a 4 year period
Number available 300 new scholarships Australia wide
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Selection is based on an application form found online +/- interview detailing personal qualities/attributes etc, motivations behind applying for the program and other questions surrounding rural community life.
Medical Student Specific Yes
Further Information https://www.acrrm.org.au/about-john-flynn-placement-program
 
 

THIRD YEAR STUDENT SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

 
1.  BUSH BURSARY & COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Provider NSW Rural Doctors Network
Value $3,000 to assist with costs associated with their studies. In return, students spend two weeks on a rural placement in country NSW during their university holidays.
Duration 1 year
Number available Undisclosed
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Students through their application must demonstrate an understanding of the realities of rural medical practice – both positive and negative – display a commitment to and interest in rural practice and lifestyle, and be motivated to undertake placements in rural areas as part of the Bush Bursary/CWA Scholarship. NB: Bush Bursary recipients are unable to simultaneously hold a John Flynn Scholarship.
Medical Student Specific Yes
Further Information http://www.nswrdn.com.au/site/index.cfm?display=57860
 
2. NSW RURAL RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER CADETSHIP FOR INDIGENOUS MEDICAL STUDENTS
Provider NSW Rural Doctors Network
Value $15,000 per annum
Duration 2 years
Number available Undisclosed
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be Indigenous medical students. Students must demonstrate an understanding of the realities of rural medical practice, both positive and negative, display a commitment to and interest in rural practice and lifestyle and be motivated to undertake two of their three post graduate years at NSW Rural Base Hospitals (Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Orange or Dubbo). Each Cadet is eligible for a relocation allowance to help defray costs associated with their move to the country. NB: Cadetship recipients cannot hold a RAMUS or an MRBS at the same time.
Medical Student Specific Yes
Further Information http://www.nswrdn.com.au/site/index.cfm?display=57860
 
3. NSW RURAL RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER CADETSHIP
Provider NSW Rural Doctors Network
Value $15,000 per annum
Duration 2 years
Number available Undisclosed
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Students must demonstrate an understanding of the realities of rural medical practice, both positive and negative, display a commitment to and interest in rural practice and lifestyle and be motivated to undertake two of their three post graduate years at NSW Rural Base Hospitals (Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, Orange or Dubbo). Each Cadet is eligible for a relocation allowance to help defray costs associated with their move to the country. NB: Cadetship recipients cannot hold a RAMUS or an MRBS at the same time.
Medical Student Specific Yes
Further Information http://www.nswrdn.com.au/site/index.cfm?display=57860
   
 

ALL CONTINUING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2-5

 
1.  COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP (CS)
Provider Commonwealth Government
Value $2254 ($1434 in 2010) and students who need to move to study may be eligible for a relocation Scholarship worth $4000 in the first year and $1,000 in subsequent years on top of this
Duration Duration of course
Number available N/A
Eligibility/Selection All university students on student income support e.g. Youth allowance
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/YouthAllowance/Pages/default.aspx
 
2. RURAL AUSTRALIA MEDICAL UNDERGRADUATE  SCHOLARSHIP (RAMUS)
Provider National Rural Health Alliance
Value $10,000 per annum
Duration Duration of course
Number available 100 new scholarships each year
Eligibility/Selection The RAMUS Scheme assists selected students with a rural background to study medicine at university. In addition to their rural background, RAMUS scholarship holders are selected on the basis of financial need and demonstrated commitment to working in rural Australia in the future. The scholarships are not bonded.
Medical Student Specific Yes
Further Information http://ramus.ruralhealth.org.au/home
 
3. EDWARDS HALL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $500
Duration 1 year
Number available 5 scholarships annually
Eligibility/Selection Applicant must be a resident of Edwards Hall at the University of Newcastle, not have previously received this scholarship and not have previously completed a degree. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of provision of a written statement no more than 2 A4 pages outlining applicant’s financial and/or social disadvantages.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_138.html
 
4. EVATT HOUSE-MARK CHARLES UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $500
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicant must be a resident of Evatt House and not have previously received this scholarship. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of academic merit, contribution to and involvement in the many and varied aspects of the Evatt House community.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_008.html
 
5. GLEN AVERY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $2,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Be a Permanent Resident. Selection is based on a written statement (1-2 pages) outlining the applicants performing arts experiences and future goals along with how the scholarship would assist in their studies and career aspirations, Academic merit, namely Grade Point Average (GPA) or Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), with weighting given to performance in performing arts courses and Interview (if required)
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_101.html
 
6. JOB CENTRE AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $1,500
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Be a Permanent Resident and be registered with the Disability Support Service at the University of Newcastle. Selection is based on academic merit and a written statement outlining career aspirations, disability and impacts upon studies, and how the scholarship would assist future studies.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_145.html
 
7. KOIKI EDDIE MABO SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $5,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised as such by your community. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of academic merit and submission of a 750 word essay on the following topic: “How will you contribute to improving Aboriginal Health as a qualified practitioner and how will the Koiki Mabo Scholarship assist you in your studies at the University of Newcastle?”
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_121.html
 
8. RESIDENTIAL EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $500
Duration 1 year
Number available 10 scholarships annually
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be a resident of any Residential College at the University of Newcastle, not have previously received this scholarship and not have previously completed a degree. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of provision of a written statement no more than 2 A4 pages outlining applicants financial and/or social disadvantages.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_135.html
 
9. Residential Life Scholarship
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $500
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must be a resident of any Residential College at the University of Newcastle, not have previously received this scholarship and not have previously completed a degree. Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of provision of a written statement no more than 2 A4 pages outlining applicants involvement in all aspects of college life including academic, social, sporting and community life.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_136.html
 
10. UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $2,000 or $1,500
Duration 1 year
Number available 8 scholarships annually
Eligibility/Selection Applicants must demonstrate either: Current involvement in competition and be a current or recent player for a sporting club, or sporting ability in an area of University competition from a list. Students who have held the scholarship for one year may apply for a subsequent year to a maximum of two years in total. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated sporting ability, academic merit and commitment to the sporting achievements of the University.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_005.html
 
11. JOHN BROUGHTON SCHOLARSHIP
Provider University of Newcastle
Value $1,000
Duration 1 year
Number available 1
Eligibility/Selection Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of a written submission (no more than 3 pages and including a summary in chronological order on front page) demonstrating outstanding volunteer work and exhibiting leadership qualities in community or University projects or programs. Interviews will be conducted if required.
Medical Student Specific No
Further Information http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_067.html

 

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