Bursary

RD Phillips Bursary

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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 $24,000

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 RD Phillips Bursary was established with a gift from Royal Daniel Phillips and is awarded to students who are enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine and are experiencing immediate financial disadvantage.

About the donor

The RD Phillips Bursary is established by the late Royal Daniel Phillips, who was a corporal in the Light Horse Regiment in WW1.

Benefits

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

Amount:

Up to $24,000

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

At least 1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this bursary, 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 financial need using the approved University Student Financial Assessment process.

In the event of a tie, the bursary will be split equally.

Conditions

This scholarship cannot be deferred. In addition, 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 report on the benefits of the scholarship by submitting an official statement of thanks.

*This bursary 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 the Student Financial Assessment Form.

Contact

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When will I know the outcome?

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

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Status:

Not open yet

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