Scholarship

Brian Entwisle Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

1 Jan 2027

Applications close

8 Mar 2027

Benefit amount

Up to $48,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One or more years

Summary

The Brian Entwisle Scholarship was established with a gift from Brian Roger Entwisle and is awarded to students who are enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances. Preference is given to students who have a disability and/or medical condition and/or are from a regional or remote area of Australia.

Benefits

This scholarship provides a living allowance of $12,000 per year for four years, paid in half-yearly instalments of $6000 in April and September.

Amount:

Up to $48,000

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

At least 1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must be enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine.

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their overall disadvantage score.

Preference will be given to candidates who have a disability and/or medical condition and/or are from a regional or remote area of Australia if ranked tenth or higher.

Conditions

This scholarship cannot be deferred to the following academic year. Recipients must:

  • Maintain an academic status of Good Standing
  • Agree to the University providing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation and a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship by submitting an official statement of thanks.

*This scholarship is pending Academic Board approval.

Study level:

Graduate coursework

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Health

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Application

How to apply

You must submit a Student Financial Assessment Form (Round one).

Contact

For more information about this scholarship ENQUIRE

When will I know the outcome?

Students will be notified via email of the student bursary outcomes in May.

Status:

Not open yet

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