Monash PSA Insurance Rural Medical Scholarships (Extended Rural Cohort)
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The Monash PSA Insurance Rural Medical Scholarship (Extended Rural Cohort) is funded by the Victorian Medical Insurance Agency Limited and is set up to support direct entry medicine students in undertaking the dedicated Extended Rural Cohort, who may not have the financial means to pursue a career in medicine.
Fahima Safa
Pauline Gandel Scholarship
This scholarship has benefitted me in so many ways with taking the first steps into my career. The financial support that it provides has really given me the confidence to enjoy and immerse myself into university. I feel so supported and so grateful for the opportunity and I believe it has drastically helped me have a good balance with my studies, work and personal life. The reduced financial stress has allowed me to dedicate time, not only to my studies but also to study overseas as well as partake in Access Monash mentoring. Through mentoring, I feel I am able to give back to my community and guide students who were in similar situations to me, to be more reassured about tertiary education. I really appreciate the connections I've made through mentoring, meeting my fellow scholarship recipients and with the scholarship donors.
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:
- A commencing student intending to enrol full-time in the Extended Rural Cohort of the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at a Monash campus in Australia.
- ATAR 95+ or ATAR 80+ for Indigenous Australians
- From one or more of Monash University's defined educational disadvantage categories.
Benefits
- $8,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) for a maximum of five years.
Number offered
- Two scholarships available.
Selection criteria
- Awarded based on need.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 each semester.
- You must maintain full-time enrolment.
How to apply
- VTAC applicants - If you think you might be eligible for an equity scholarship, ensure that you apply for the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) to be automatically considered.
- 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.