The RSL Medical Elective Scholarship
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3000 for elective term |
|
May 2025 | July 2025 |
How to apply
Apply here when applications are open.
Benefits
The scholarship is valued at $3,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be a domestic or international student
- be currently enrolled in the third year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Sydney Medical School
- be undertaking an Elective Term in an Asia-Pacific region.
Background
This scholarship was established in 2024 to provide assistance to students studying at the University of Sydney School of Medicine (Sydney Medical School) in undertaking their elective term studies in an Asia-Pacific region.
This scholarship was established in 2024 and has been donated by the Returned & Services League of Australia Limited.
1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established in 2024 to provide assist to students studying at the University of Sydney School of Medicine (Sydney Medical School) in undertaking their elective term studies in an Asia-Pacific region.
b. This Scholarship has been donated by the Returned & Services League of Australia Limited.
2. Eligibility
a. Applicants must be currently enrolled in the third year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at the Sydney Medical School.
b. Applicants must be undertaking an Elective Term in an Asia-Pacific region.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit,
II. curriculum vitae,
III. an academic reference of good standing, and
IV. a personal statement including:
i. a detailed itinerary of the Elective Term including the location and institution,
ii. the applicant’s goals for the Elective Term,
iii. the applicant’s commitment to their study, and
iv. why the applicant deserves the Scholarship.
b. Short listed applicants may be required to attend an interview.
c. 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 $3,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
b. Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted, and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university.
c. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
d. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing Eligibility
a. None apply.
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,
III. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance, or
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.
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.