2024 - Professor Bryant Stokes Indigenous Scholarship in Medicine

Curtin University, Australia

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Status: Closed

Applications open: 27/07/2023
Applications close: 24/11/2023

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About this scholarship

The Professor Bryant Stokes Indigenous Scholarship in Medicine has been developed by Professor Bryant Stokes and Curtin University to support an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student facing barriers to education, entering the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree through the Indigenous Entry pathway into medicine.


  • Future Students

  • Faculty of Health Sciences

  • Undergraduate

  • Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Students

  • Australian Citizen

  • Merit Based

The Professor Bryant Stokes Indigenous Scholarship in Medicine will provide the following support for up to a maximum of five years (based on a full-time study load of 200 credits per year):

  • A total value of up to $25,000 paid as a cash stipend of $2,500 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Payments will be made post census date each semester approximately mid-April and mid-September each year, depending on receipt of payment from the donor.


Scholarship Details

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree through the Indigenous Entry Pathway into medicine


Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for a Professor Bryant Stokes Indigenous Scholarship in Medicine:

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • Will be commencing 1st year of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at Curtin University in 2024
  • Will be entering the degree through the Indigenous Entry Pathway

Note:

  • Preference will be given to students receiving a first round offer in the degree


Application process

Step 1: Access online application form

  • Applications are to be submitted using the online application form. Access the form by clicking on the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
  • Please note that this link will direct you to the general "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program " application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.

Step 2: Complete

  • Complete the application form online
  • Application form can be saved at any point of the process
  • Tips on how to complete your application can be found under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

  • Closing date is listed at the top of the page
  • Incomplete applications will not be assessed
  • Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

  • Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

  • Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
    • Receipt of an offer of a place into an eligible undergraduate degree at Curtin University in 2024
    • Barriers to education
    • Responses to questions in application form
    • Academic Merit

Step 6: Outcome

  • Outcome will be sent via the email address listed through TISC or your direct Curtin course application after main round course offers (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)

Step 7: Acceptance

  • Successful applicants (including those who wish to defer their studies) must return acceptance documents by the deadline specified in the offer
  • Deferral of this scholarship is permitted (details included in scholarship terms and conditions)

Please note:

  • Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need


Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must meet all of the following:

  • Remain enrolled in initial course of study
  • Maintain a full time study load of at least 100 credit points each study period at Curtin University
  • Pass all units attempted each study period
  • Must progress academically


Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: 1300 222 888

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Further Information

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.



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