Clarence Valley Orchestra Medical Student Scholarship
2024 Clarence Valley Orchestra Medical Student Scholarship
Community
Are you entering into Phase 3 of the Doctor of Medicine and seeking to undertake your integrated placements in a regional area? The Clarence Valley Orchestra Medical Student Scholarship was established to support the future of rural and regional medical practice, offering $5,000 to the successful candidate who is planning to undertake their Phase 3 placements in the Clarence Valley.
The aim is that students will get a significant experience in a rural or remote setting. It is known that such placements encourage students to return to practise in these communities and/or have a better understanding and appreciation of medicine in these areas.
Applicants are asked to complete a UOW scholarship application and a one page statement of how the scholarship will assist you in your career ambitions, and your commitment to the Clarence Valley region.
Open from 03/Oct/2023 to 31/May/2024
Value
$5,000 per annum
Duration
One (1) year
Level of Enrolment
Third Year
Graduate Type
Postgraduate (Coursework)
Number Available
One (1)
Year of Scholarship
2024
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community
Broad Study Area
Graduate Medicine
Faculty
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Application Criteria
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder.
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Wollongong.
Applicants must be planning to undertake their Phase 3 placements in the Clarence Valley.
Candidates will be favourably considered if they have applied for Rural Preferential Recruitment to Lismore Base Hospital.
Candidates who applied for an Assistant in Medicine position in the Clarence Health Service will not be precluded from being granted a Scholarship.
Successful applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time student at UOW for the duration of the Scholarship.
Successful applicants must maintain enrolment in the Doctor of Medicine.
Successful applicants must remain in the Clarence Valley for their Phase 3 placements
Successful applicants must maintain a grade of Satisfactory throughout the duration of the Scholarship.
Preferred candidates will originate from the Clarence Valley, having completed secondary schooling in this region, however all interested candidates are encouraged to apply.
