Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Benefit amount
Up to $300
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Medical Student Relief Bursary was established with a gift from medical students, it is offered for medical students who are experiencing difficult circumstances.
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A Student Giving Fund was started in 2012 during the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Melbourne Medical School and forms part of THE MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIPS FUND. In 2015 the Philanthropy Group of the Melbourne Medical School Student Ambassadors announced a new scholarship from these funds. Each year, the fund is replenished by further student donations to the Medical Student Relief Bursary.
Benefits
This bursary provides a one-off payment of up to $300.
Amount:
Up to $300
Duration:
One-off
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this bursary, you must:
- be currently enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) course at the University of Melbourne
- have successfully completed at least one semester of the MD course; priority will be given to students from year levels MD2 and above
- be making adequate academic progress.
Selection criteria
Eligible candidate(s) are selected on the basis of financial need.
In the interests of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received by students are considered.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Health
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
How to apply
Please book an appointment with Melbourne Medical School Health and Wellbeing Practitioner to discuss your circumstances:
Metropolitan
Danielle Clayman, Ph: 0466 474 547, E: danielle.clayman@unimelb.edu.au
Rural
Hannah Sloan Ph: 0428 933 952, E: hannah.sloan@unimelb.edu.au
Lisa Power, Ph: 0435 588 863, E: lisa.power@unimelb.edu.au
When will I know the outcome?
Assesment and outcome will be advised at your appointment.
Status:
Open for applications
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