Rhondda and Margaret Williams Scholarship for Rural Medicine
2026 Rhondda and Margaret Williams Scholarship for Rural Medicine
Community
The Rhondda and Margaret Williams Scholarship for Rural Medicine is a significant scholarship valued at $100,000 supporting aspiring medical students to study at the University of Wollongong.
The scholarship seeks to support applicants from rural, regional and remote Australia who have completed their secondary schooling at a public school, and are passionate about addressing the shortage of rural doctors in Australia.
Applicants are asked to provide a UOW Application Package, and a one page statement outlining their commitment to rural medicine and how the scholarship will assist with their future career ambitions.
Successful recipients will be required to complete their Phase 3 placement in a rural area.
Open from 23/Jul/2025 to 09/Dec/2025
Value
$25,000 per annum
Duration
Four (4) years
Level of Enrolment
First Year
Graduate Type
Postgraduate (Coursework)
Number Available
One (1)
Year of Scholarship
2026
Degree
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community
Broad Study Area
Graduate Medicine
Faculty
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Application Criteria
Applicants must intend to enrol in Phase 1 of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the UOW Wollongong, Shoalhaven or Southern Highlands Campus.
¿ Applicants must have completed their secondary schooling at a rural, regional or remote Australian public school - eligible rural regional or remote locations are defined as MM2-MM7 under the Modified Monash Model https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/health-workforce-locator/app
Applicants must provide a one page statement outlining their commitment to rural medicine and how the scholarship will assist with their future career ambitions.
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 at the University of Wollongong for the duration of this scholarship.
Successful applicants must maintain a minimum grade of Satisfactory
