Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Equity Travel Grant
This scholarship is available to one student enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and one student enrolled in another degree in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. It is awarded on the basis of achievement and need to students who are undertaking an elective placement in a seriously disadvantaged Australian community or developing country.
Wai Man Leung
Monash Peer Mentoring Leaders Scholarship
Having received the Achieving Potential for Distinction scholarship has reassured me and removed a lot of financial pressure for the duration of my undergraduate degree. This scholarship has motivated and empowered me to pursue excellence within the university, knowing I have the support of others. This has encouraged me to also give back to the community through volunteer work and helping empower aspiring Monash University students. This scholarship has helped make my aspirations of pursuing higher education achievable.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- An International student
You must meet the following criteria:
- Current undergraduate student enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences* at a Monash campus in Australia.
- Undertaking a clinical placement in a seriously disadvantage Australian community.
Benefits
- $2000 one-off payment.
Number offered
- One grant is available.
Selection criteria
- Academic achievement and need.
- The merit of the proposed work program in the seriously disadvantaged community (as determined by the selection committee).
- The quality of the written submission, in which students will be expected to demonstrate how the financial assistance of the grant would assist with the budgeted cost of undertaking the elective.
How to apply
- For current Monash students, apply directly to Monash.
- This scholarship cannot be deferred
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.
Apply direct to Monash