Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Benefit amount
Up to $2,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Tom Benson Bursary was established with a gift from Dr Michael and Dr Ida Benson and is offered to students with a physical disability who are in financial need and enrolled in a Medical course.
Benefits
This bursary provides a one-off payment of approximately $2000 (depending on the income from the gift).
Amount:
Up to $2,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
2
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this bursary, you must:
- Be enrolled in a Medical course at the University of Melbourne
- Provide evidence of financial need
Selection criteria
Eligible students are selected on the basis of financial need.
Conditions
This bursary cannot be deferred to the following year. In addition, students must:
- Be enrolled as a full-time student in a course at the University of Melbourne. Students may be eligible to receive this bursary while enrolled as a part-time student.
- Agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Health
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
If you have submitted an application for the Student Bursaries you will be automatically considered for this bursary.
When will I know the outcome?
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email in April.
Status:
Open for applications
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