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Doctor of Medicine First Peoples Scholarship

Aurora Education Foundation

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Summary
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06 November 2024
A$20,000
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Bachelor
Master
Medical and Health Sciences
Individuals
Australia
Overview

Scholarship for commencing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in the Doctor of Medicine degree.

The Doctor of Medicine First Peoples Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to support the participation and success of First Peoples candidates in the medical degree at Griffith University.

Areas of study: Medicine At Institution: Griffith University Study Load: Full Time Location: QLD

Value Doctor of Medicine First Peoples Scholarship is valued at a maximum of $20,000 based on a four-year Doctor of Medicine degree.

Instalments of $2,500 are payable in Trimester 1 and 2 provided all conditions are met, up to the maximum value of the scholarship or minimum duration of the degree, whichever is the lesser.

Payment Payments are made up to six weeks after the census date subject to satisfying scholarship terms and conditions.

Application information We use the following sections of the application to consider you for this scholarship:

Study details Program (current students): Academic merit OR Tertiary education history (commencing students): Academic merit Program preferences: List Doctor of Medicine degree at Griffith University commencing in Trimester 1 2024. Statements Personal statement: Outline how the scholarship will support your participation and success in the Doctor of Medicine degree. Supporting documentation: Provide Confirmation of Aboriginality (Proof of Aboriginality | AIATSIS ) or provide a letter of support from relevant community organisations (e.g. ATSICHS, IUIH and Elder or other known Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person in the community).

You can apply for this scholarship via our scholarship application process.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must be:

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander*
  • an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • eligible for admission and commence the Doctor of Medicine degree (5099) as a First Peoples candidate as outlined in the First Peoples’ Health Pathway.

*Confirmation of Heritage may be required, such as a letter of confirmation obtained from an incorporated Indigenous organisation and stamped with their Common Seal.

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28 November 2023