The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) is designed to encourage and assist undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to complete their...
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
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship-listings/doctor-of-medicine-first-peoples-scholarship
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicantsAreas 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.