The University of Queensland offers undergraduate and postgraduate Medical Scholarships. The cost of rural placement must be covered by the student using the scholarship payments. NB: Cotton Industry Medical Scholarship recipients are unable to concurrently hold a Bush Bursary and CWA Scholarship or John Flynn Scholarship.
Applications are open to medical students who are interested in rural medicine.
Study Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate Coursework.
To be eligible to apply, students must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia and be studying medicine at an Australian Medical School, enrolled in their second year of a post graduate medical degree, third year of a five year medical degree or fourth year of a six year medical degree. Students must demonstrate an understanding of the realities of rural medical practice, both positive and negative, display a commitment to and interest in rural practice and lifestyle, be motivated to undertake rural placements in a NSW cotton growing region and be from a cotton growing area and/or has an understanding of the Cotton Industry.
Scholarship Open for: Students of Australian, Permanent Residents or NZ citizen.
Scholarship value: $5,000
Scholarship Duration: 3 years
How to apply?
Further information and application can be locatated at NSW Rural Doctors Network.
Before you apply:
You are encouraged to read the definitive rules for this scholarship prior to application, in particular any specific eligibility conditions and check the FAQs if you have any questions.
Application Deadline: 31 May 2014
For further information: Cotton Industry Medical Scholarship
