Key scholarship details
Application status
Opening soon
Applications open
1 Jan 2027
Applications close
8 Mar 2027
Benefit amount
Up to $40,000
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 Professor David Penington Scholarship was established with a gift from David Penington AC and is awarded to students who are enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine and are experiencing immediate financial disadvantage.
About the donor
Professor Penington is an alum of the University and a former Vice- Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of MDHS. To provide scholarships for enrolling graduate coursework students who intend to undertake the Doctor of Medicine and are experiencing financial disadvantage. The Professor David Penington Scholarships are intended to support students for the duration of the four-year Doctor of Medicine.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a living allowance of $10,000 a year for four years, paid in half-yearly instalments of $5000 in April and September.
Amount:
Up to $40,000
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.
Conditions
This scholarship cannot be deferred. Recipients:
- Must 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 annual report on the benefits of the scholarship by submitting an official statement of thanks
- May be requested to meet with the donor on occasion.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Health
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How to apply
You must submit the Student Financial Assessment Form.
Contact
For more information about this scholarship ENQUIRE
When will I know the outcome?
Students will be notified of the student bursary outcomes in May.
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