School of Medicine Scholarship for Indigenous Students
2022 School of Medicine Scholarship for Indigenous Students (Current Students)
Community/Equity
The School of Medicine Scholarship for Indigenous Students will act as a pivotal tool for the retention of Indigenous Students at the UOW School of Medicine in their pursuit of a career as a medical practitioner.
Up to ten (10) scholarships are available and will be no less than $2,000 and no more than $10,000. The value of the scholarship will be determined by the number of eligible applications and available funding.
Applicants are asked to complete a UOW scholarship application package, a UAC Equity Scholarship online application form and provide a one page statement outlining how the scholarship will assist with their career ambitions.
Open from 21/Jul/2022 to 09/Sep/2022
Value
From $2,000 Up to $10,000
Duration
One (1) Year
Level of Enrolment
First Year, Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year
Graduate Type
Postgraduate (Coursework)
Number Available
Up to 10 scholarships available
Year of Scholarship
2022
Degree
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community Equity
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 remain enrolled as a full-time student as the University of Wollongong for the duration of this scholarship
Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need. UOW also takes into consideration the following forms of educational disadvantage and applicant attributes when awarding equity scholarships: carer responsibilities; English language difficulty; long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse; regional or remote disadvantage; sole parent responsibilities; refugee status and Indigenous Australians.
Maintain enrolment in Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Wollongong, School of Medicine
Applicants must maintain a Satisfactory grade
Applicants must provide a one page statement outlining how the scholarship will assist with their career ambitions.
