The intention of the Australian Indigenous Women’s Scholarship is to support Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women studying in the Facult...
RACS Career Enhancement Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Medical Students
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Indigenous Health Committee in conjunction with the Foundation for Surgery is offering up to three scholarships to assist final year medical students, who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, to cover the costs of undertaking surgical-related education, training and/or research opportunities in Australia or New Zealand that will result in the acquisition of new knowledge and skills which strengthen their career portfolios.
Scholarship details
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://surgeons.org/Resources/member-benefits/lifelong-learning/scholarships-and-grants-program/all-scholarships-and-grants/indigenous-program-career-enhancement-grant-medical-students
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Eligibility Criteria
How to Apply
Further Information
The scholarship may be used for one or a combination of the following activities:
Course fees, travel and accommodation to attend surgical skills training workshops in Australia or New Zealand;
Attendance or presentation of a paper and/or poster at a medical, surgical or Indigenous Health conference in Australia or New Zealand. Preference will be given to applicants presenting research project results and outcomes;
Surgical related research projects;
Other professional development activities deemed appropriate and of benefit to the applicant by the Indigenous Health Committee and/or Scholarship Selection Panel to enhance their career portfolio.