Biomedicine Merit Scholarship

About

The Biomedicine Merit Scholarship is offered to talented international students who are commencing the Bachelor of Biomedicine and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.

The Scholarship is funded by the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Benefits

The scholarship provides a one-off payment of $5,000 in April (Start year intake) or September (Mid year intake).

Multiple scholarships are available each year.

_{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

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

• Not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa
• Have applied and meet the requirements for the Bachelor of Biomedicine (received an unconditional offer).

Selection

Panel-based selection. The scholarship is offered to eligible students who are ranked highest by the selection panel based on their entry score and personal statement. When determining the successful candidate for this award, other awards received by candidates are considered.

Application

Students must submit the application form, which includes a personal statement addressing any compassionate or compelling circumstances that have impacted on their academic performance.

2024 Start Year Application Deadline: Wednesday 31 January 2024

2024 Mid Year Applications will open Early May 2024
2024 Mid Year Application Deadline: Sunday 14 July 2024

Outcome

Students will be notified in February (Start year intake) or July (mid year intake) via email.

Enquiries

General enquiries.

More information

This scholarship cannot be deferred to the following year.

In addition, students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine to receive the payment. Payment will be made after census date to confirm enrolment.