Doctor of Medicine First Peoples Scholarship

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

Scholarship details

Value: $20,000 approx. total

Duration: 4 Years

Application dates

Closed

Close: 04/11/2024

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This scholarship is for:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

Areas of study:

  • Medicine

At Institution:

  • Griffith University

Study level:

Study Load:

  • Full Time

Location:

  • QLD

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this degree, you must:
– be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
– be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident;
– be eligible for admission and commenced the Doctor of Medicine (5099) as a First Peoples candidate as outlined in the First Peoples’ Health Pathway.

How to Apply

To be considered for this scholarship, you must complete all of the following in your application:
Study details;
program (current students): academic merit OR
tertiary education history (commencing students): academic merit;
program preferences: list of Doctor of Medicine degree at Griffith University commencing in the upcoming Trimester.
 
Statements:
personal statement: outline how the scholarship will support your participation and success in the Doctor of Medicine degree.
supporting documentation: provider Confirmation of Aboriginality or provide a letter from relevant community organisations (e.g. ATSICHS, IUIH and Elder or other known Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person in the community). 

Further Information

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.