Destination Australia Regional Scholarship

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established in 2022 to provide assistance to Faculty of Medicine and Health students studying at a regional campus.

b. This Scholarship has been funded by Destination Australia, an Australian Government initiative.

2. Eligibility

a. Applicants must be currently enrolled in year 4 of the Doctor of Medicine (Dubbo program) and be enrolled full-time at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must be domestic students.

3. Selection Criteria 

a. The Scholarship will be awarded based on demonstrating at least one of the following:

I. evidence that the applicant identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as per University of Sydney Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy 2015,

II. evidence of financial hardship, 

III. evidence of living with a disability,

IV. evidence of first in family to tertiary study, or

V. evidence of engagement with all aspects of the medical program.

b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney Medical School, or their nominated delegate(s). 

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at $15,000 per annum and is tenable for one year. 

b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester. 

c. Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted.

d. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another University school, faculty or university. 

e. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.

f. No other amount is payable. 

5. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:

I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,

II. commences part-time study without prior approval from the Director, Sydney Medical Program,

III. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance, 

IV. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application, 

V. accepts an alternative scholarship, administered by the University of Sydney, valued at $8,000 per annum or more if enrolled full-time or $4,000 per annum or more if enrolled part-time for the same purpose as this Scholarship,

VI. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or

VII. does not meet the ongoing residency conditions as indicated in the Other Requirements section.

b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error. 

c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.