Graduating Year of 1977 Scholarship for an Indigenous MD Student
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6,000 p.a. (up to 4 years) |
|
TBC |
TBC |
How to apply
This scholarship is not currently open to new applicants.
Apply here when applications are open.
Benefits
This scholarship is valued at $6,000 and is tenable for up to 4 years.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney
- identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as per University of Sydney Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy 2015
- be in financial need
Background
This Scholarship was established in 2013 to provide assistance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students studying the Doctor of Medicine.
1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established in 2013 to provide assistance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students studying the Doctor of Medicine.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney.
b. Applicants must identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as per University of Sydney Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy 2015.
c. Applicants must be in financial need.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit, and
II. evidence of financial need.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean of The University of Sydney School of Medicine, or their nominated delegates.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $6,000 per annum and is tenable for up to 4 years.
b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
c. Deferral and Suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Head of School and Dean of The University of Sydney School of Medicine.
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. Ongoing eligibility
a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain satisfactory academic performance each semester.
b. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have achieved a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) to receive their next payment.
6. 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 Head of School Dean of Sydney Medical School,
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, or
V. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave.
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.
7. Reporting
a. The recipient will be expected to provide a personal update to the donor outlining their progression in the Medical Program, by the end of November each year.