Graeme Dyer OAM Gippsland Community Medical Scholarship
Achieving Potential Support Scholarship
The Graeme Dyer Gippsland Community Medical Scholarship will recognise and support students studying medicine who have demonstrated a commitment to health in Gippsland. This scholarship will grant students the time and space – without the financial pressures of supporting themselves fulltime – to enhance their skills and further their involvement in the broader local community.
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
Thomas
I very much enjoyed my placements in Sale and Bairnsdale and felt welcomed by the East Gippsland community. I am very grateful to receive this scholarship which will greatly assist with the costs of studying medicine, particularly in relation to accommodation and travel expenses, giving me more time to focus on my placements and studies.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
You must meet the following criteria:
- Medical students enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine who are from, or have resided in Gippsland. You must have resided, according to your principal home address, for at least 5 years or 10 years cumulatively in an area of Gippsland classified as MM3 through to MM7 (Modified Monash Model). The MM classification of current and previous addresses can be checked by consulting the Health Workforce Locator (from the 'Classification Filter', tick the box for Modified Monash Model - 2019).
- Demonstrated commitment to health in Gippsland, as shown through history/intention of preferencing rural placements in Gippsland (preferably Sale) for at least one semester of each of Years 3B, 4C and 5D.
- Strong intention to find a permanent home in Gippsland, for example integrating with the local community through part-time work (including volunteer work), sports and the arts.
- From a regional and remote area.
Benefits
- $6000 per annum (48 credit points of study) for a maximum of three years.
Number offered
- Three at any one time.
Selection criteria
- Awarded based on need.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50 each semester.
- You must maintain full-time enrolment
How to apply
- For current Monash students, apply directly to Monash.
- This scholarship cannot be deferred.
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