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Scholarships for local students

The following scholarships are available to applicants:

Merit Scholarships

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

In 2009, for 2010 entry, one 4-year scholarship of $6,000 per annum will be offered. In addition, two students will be offered 'start-up' scholarships of $6,000 for the first year only.

APPLICATION

To be eligible for these scholarships, students must be local students (ie. Australian or New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents of Australia). Scholarships are awarded for study in a specified degree program and cannot be transferred.

To apply, please submit two copies of the application form to:

Scholarships and Prizes Office
Level 5
Jane Foss Russell Building G02
The University of Sydney NSW 2006

All applications must be accompanied by:

  • Personal statement (no longer than an A4 page). As a guide, this document might include details of past academic achievements, positions of leadership, communication skills, relevant work experience and why you have decided to undertake Graduate study.
  • Reference. An appropriate person such as a professional of several years standing in the community (eg. a university lecturer) must write a supporting statement for inclusion within your scholarship application.

Closing date: 4:30pm, Friday 8 January 2010

PROCESS

Prospective students will be notified of the opportunity to apply for these scholarships in November when places are offered.

All scholarship applications will be submitted to and handled by the University Scholarships Office.

The top 20 scholarship candidates, who will be chosen according to their ranking in the Medical Program selection procedure, will have their applications short-listed for assessment.

A panel of no more than four people will individually assess the applications according to agreed criteria and then come together to make a final decision. The selection panel will be drawn from:

  • Sub-Dean (International) or nominee
  • Chair of the Admissions Committee or nominee
  • Chair of PPD or nominee
  • One other member of the Admissions Committee
  • One member of research committee or nominee

The panel will recommend the award of scholarships to the Dean.

Commonwealth funded scholarships

The Commonwealth Learning Scholarships scheme are funded by the Commonwealth government and open to new and continuing students at the University. There are two types of Commonwealth Learning Scholarship:

  1. Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS) to assist with general education costs (indexed annually, worth $2207 per year in 2009) for up to four years; and
  2. Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS) to assist students from rural and remote areas with accommodation costs (worth $4415 per year in 2009) for up to four years.

The Commonwealth Learning Scholarships are tax-free and do not affect Centrelink payments you may be receiving.

There is also more detailed information from the University regarding
Current scholarship opportunities: Commonwealth Scholarships.

University Of Sydney Access Scholarships

The University of Sydney Access (Equity) Scholarships are available to the graduate entry programs (i.e. Medicine 7 & Dentistry 2). Applications are made though the UAC Website from now to 16 October 2009. Further information is available online at http://www.usyd.edu.au/scholarships/current/scholarships/equity.shtml#access

Rural Australia Medical Undergraduate Scholarships (RAMUS)

The Rural Australia Medical Undergraduate Scholarship (RAMUS) Scheme assists students with a rural background to study medicine at university. Scholarship holders receive $10,000 a year during completion of a standard medical degree at their chosen university. Approximately 100 new RAMUS scholarships are available each year.

To be eligible you must:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia;
  • have lived in an Australian rural area for a defined minimum period of time - a minimum of five consecutive years, or eight cumulative years from your fifth birthday up to the time you enter medical school;
  • be studying full-time in an accredited Australian medical degree;
  • you can apply for RAMUS if you are applying to study medicine, or if you are already enrolled, and in any year of your medical studies. Accredited medical courses include both undergraduate and graduate-entry courses.
  • be a member of, or agree to join, your university’s student rural health club.

Applications open in November each year and close in the following January.

At this time, the Application Form and Application Guidelines will be available online at www.ruralhealth.org.au

You can find more information here or contact:

Email:
Phone: 1800 460 440 (free call)
Mail: NRHA (RAMUS), PO Box 280, Deakin West ACT 2600

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Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship Scheme (MRBSS)

The Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship Scheme (MRBSS) is part of the Australian Commonwealth Government’s Rural Health Strategy that includes an integrated range of initiatives to deliver more doctors and better health services to rural and regional communities.

The scholarships are attached to 100 new places in medical schools that are offered annually to both graduate and undergraduate entry students.

Each scholarship provides over $24,000 per year, indexed annually and currently tax free, during the course of study.

In return, scholars will agree to work for six years in a rural or remote area once they have qualified as either a general practitioner or specialist.

Contact details to obtain further information on the Medical Rural Bonded Scholarships Scheme:

Phone: MRBSS hotline (freecall) 1800 248 720
Email:
Website: www.health.gov.au/mrbscholarships

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Australian Defence Force - Graduate Medical Sponsorship

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) offers the Graduate Medical Scheme which allows persons who already hold an appropriate degree qualification (ie acceptable to the respective Medical School) to be sponsored to qualify as a medical practitioner and then serve in the Australian Defence Force as a Medical Officer.

Successful applicants undertake a four year degree course at one of the Australian universities offering the graduate medical program. This is followed by two years residency (internship and RMO1 year) to be completed at a teaching hospital. It is the responsibility of the applicant to seek acceptance into graduate medical studies at the university of their choice. This includes sitting the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admission Test.

There is more information here.

For further details, please visit www.defencejobs.gov.au, or go directly to Army Doctor,
Navy Doctor or Air Force Doctor

For more information on careers in the Navy, Army or Air Force call 13 19 01 or visit one of the Defence Force Recruiting Centres

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The Frank Simpson Residential Scholarship - Wesley College, University of Sydney - unavailable in 2010

In 2009 Wesley College Foundation will offer the Frank Simpson Scholarship for two students for two years, covering accommodation at Wesley College, a co-educational college within the grounds of Sydney University.

This scholarship has been established through the generous gift of Mr Frank Noel Simpson, a resident of Wesley College from 1939-42 and formerly Senior Psychologist, Concord Hospital, NSW and Consultant (Psychology) Department of Veterans Affairs, Canberra ACT.

Mr Simpson wanted to support students who are studying Medicine at Sydney University and who have indicated a preparedness to practice in rural and regional areas of need.

The scholarship is open to students who are enrolled in the University of Sydney's graduate-entry Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree.

Preference will be given to those students holding a Bonded Medical Place (in the Australian government's BMP program) though others enrolled in the MBBS, with a commitment to rural practice, may apply.

The successful applicant must establish financial need to hold the scholarship. This will be understood to mean that 'but for the scholarship' the student would be unable to attend Wesley College.

The scholarship is to the value of full fee accommodation at Wesley College (approx $14,000 in 2009) per year. The scholarship will be awarded as payment of the College fees for up to 2 years and will be reviewed annually.

Application Form

Please complete the application form and fax to the Wesley College Foundation on 9516 3653. Please note that this scholarship is not being offered for 2010.

For further information and to arrange an interview with the Master of Wesley College, Rev. David Russell, please email the Development Manager, Dianna Georges at foundation@wesley.usyd.edu.au or phone (02) 9565 3299.

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