MDHS Scholarship Fund - Doctor of Medicine & Master of Public Health Scholarships

About

Donor: Commencing in 2010 the University conducted a public appeal, inviting donations from within and outside the University by an appeal form, which stated that donations were- ‘to support scholarships for students in medicine, dentistry and health sciences at The University of Melbourne.' Read more about The Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Scholarship Fund.

Benefits

From 2018, up to 15 students will be accepted into the Doctor of Medicine & Master of Public Health program each year, and up to 15 scholarships will be offered every year at the value of $10,000 each.

_{Disclaimer: The benefit amount for this award is approximate. It will be confirmed at the time of awarding and determined by the committee according to the terms of the award.}

Eligibility

Open to students enrolled in Master of Public Health as part of the Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health (MD/MPH) intercalated degree program.

The scholarship may be used at the recipients' discretion, for example, to cover living expenses during the MPH year of the program or to assist in paying course fees.

Selection

Selection is made at the discretion of the Head of  Melbourne Medical School and the Head of the School of Population and Global Health.

Application

Enrolment into the Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health (MD/MPH) intercalated degree program automatically qualifies the students for consideration.

Outcome

Confirmation of scholarship offer will be in conjuction with course application acceptance. Payments will commence after acceptance of course offer and upon the completion of enrolment in the course.

Enquiries

Please contact:

General enquiries: Meredith Poolen,  m.poolen@unimelb.edu.au

Academic enquiries: A/Prof Tilman Ruff,  tar@unimelb.edu.au