Dr Herbert Gibson Rural Health Scholarship
Achieving Potential Scholarship for Distinction
A scholarship for students who are studying medicine and have a low income or are from a regional or remote area of Australia.
Dr Herbert Gibson was born in Bendigo and moved to Melbourne to study Medicine at Monash. He later became an academic staff member at Monash, and devoted his life to the care of marginalised people.
Applications
3 Aug - 6 Nov 2020
Total scholarship value
Up to $30,000
Number offered
Variable (Depending on funding)
Shani Hodges
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Helping you achieve your full potential
I feel furthering my education provides a positive role model to my children, and displays that through hard work, anything is achievable.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
You must meet the following criteria:
- Commencing or continuing student enrolled or intending to enrol in full-time in the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (includes graduate entry students) at a Monash campus in Australia
- Have a low income
- From a regional or remote area
Benefits
- $6000 per annum (48 credit points of study) up to a maximum of five years.
Number offered
- Variable (Depending on funding)
Selection criteria
- Based on academic achievement and need.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain full-time enrolment.
- You will be asked to provide a progress report on the benefits of this scholarship to the donor at the end of the year.
How to apply
- This scholarship cannot be deferred.
- Applications for Year 12 students are open 3 August - 9 October 2020, submit a scholarship application through VTAC
- Applications for current students are open 3 August - 6 November 2020, apply directly to Monash.
Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline. For more details, visit our scholarships application page.