PSA Insurance Accommodation Scholarship

Opens: 9th Sep 2019
Closes: 13th Dec 2019
Study level: Graduate Coursework
Category: Bursary; Scholarship
Enrolment status: Future student; Current student
Study Area

About

Over the past decade, the Victorian Medical Insurance Agency Limited PSA Insurance have provided support for students in financial need from rural Victoria or outer-metropolitan Melbourne who would otherwise be unable to complete studies the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Melbourne. The scholarships provide accommodation and board at a residential college or rural accommodation.

Each scholarship runs for a consecutive term of four (4) years with a progress review after two (2) years.

* 2021 - Not taking applications

Benefits

Up to $30,000 per annum to provide accommodation and board at residential college or rural acccomodation for the duration of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees.

_{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

Applicants must be applying for entry or have gained entry into the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Melbourne, commencing in 2020 and satisfy the following criteria:

Be an Australian citizen
Be from rural, country or outer-metropolitan Victoria*
Be able to demonstrate financially compelling circumstances in accordance with University policy:
- Provide documentary evidence of Centrelink means-tested income support receipt
- For students who believe they experience financial need but do not receive income support payments from Centrelink, provide evidence of financial need, including an explanation of the absence of support payments from Centrelink

*Outer-metropolitan Melbourne refers to locations in outer Melbourne whereby the distance travelled to and from the University of Melbourne results in significant time and monetary costs. Any students who may meet this criteria are encouraged to apply.

Doctor of Medicine (MD)	Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria:	Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria:
Be an Australian citizen Residing in rural Victoria or outer metropolitan Melbourne Preference is given to Victorian residents however interstate residents may apply Be able to demonstrate financially compelling circumstances: Provide documentary evidence of receipt of means-tested income support from Centrelink or; For students who believe they experience financial need but do not receive income support payments from Centrelink, provide evidence of financial need, including an explanation for the absence of support payments from Centrelink Be applying for entry into the MD course at the University of Melbourne, to commence in 2020. Be applying for entry into a University affiliated residential college or rural accommodation.	Be an Australian citizen Residing in rural Victoria or outer metropolitan Melbourne Preference is given to Victorian residents however interstate residents may apply Be able to demonstrate financially compelling circumstances: Provide documentary evidence of receipt of means-tested income support from Centrelink or; For students who believe they experience financial need but do not receive income support payments from Centrelink, provide evidence of financial need, including an explanation for the absence of support payments from Centrelink Be applying for entry into the DDS course at the University of Melbourne, to commence in 2020; or Be entering their second year of their DDS course at the University of Melbourne in 2020 Be applying for entry into a University affiliated residential college or rural accommodation.

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria:

Be an Australian citizen
Residing in rural Victoria or outer metropolitan Melbourne
1. Preference is given to Victorian residents however interstate residents may apply
Be able to demonstrate financially compelling circumstances:
1. Provide documentary evidence of receipt of means-tested income support from Centrelink or;
2. For students who believe they experience financial need but do not receive income support payments from Centrelink, provide evidence of financial need, including an explanation for the absence of support payments from Centrelink
Be applying for entry into the MD course at the University of Melbourne, to commence in 2020.
Be applying for entry into a University affiliated residential college or rural accommodation.

Be an Australian citizen
Residing in rural Victoria or outer metropolitan Melbourne
1. Preference is given to Victorian residents however interstate residents may apply
Be able to demonstrate financially compelling circumstances:
1. Provide documentary evidence of receipt of means-tested income support from Centrelink or;
2. For students who believe they experience financial need but do not receive income support payments from Centrelink, provide evidence of financial need, including an explanation for the absence of support payments from Centrelink
Be applying for entry into the DDS course at the University of Melbourne, to commence in 2020; or
Be entering their second year of their DDS course at the University of Melbourne in 2020
Be applying for entry into a University affiliated residential college or rural accommodation.

Selection

Download Selection criteria

Application

2020 Application Form

Please send applications to:

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, C/‐ MDHS Advancement Unit

PSA Insurance Scholarship Application

Level 2, Alan Gilbert Building,161 Barry Street ,The University of Melbourne VIC 3010

Email to as-mdhs@unimelb.edu.au with Subject Line ‘PSA Medical and Dental Scholarship – [Full Name]’

ONLY APPLICATIONS DATE STAMPED BEFORE 5PM FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER 2019

Outcome

MDHS will ensure that before awarding a scholarship to recipients, the recipient signs (including electronically) an award acceptance form that will include agreeing to:

* Participating in a formal mentor or tutoring program where practical (and providing annual written certification of this participation from the organisation administering the program).

* Declaring any scholarships they are awarded over the value of $3,000 (at the time they are received) and acknowledging this may affect the amount of funding they will receive in future years from VMIAL.

* Committing to remain at the same college for the duration of their degree (except when on rural placement) unless exceptional circumstances exist as determined by the Faculty, after consultation with the donor.

Enquiries

Patsy Joe, Advancement Operations Officer, P: 03 8344 5162, E: as-mdhs@unimelb.edu.au

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

More information

Recipients will be subject to a two year review incorporating academic performance and course progression, ongoing satisfaction of the selection criteria and details of college and University activities. Informal annual reporting to the VMIAL board will also include college and University activities.

Recipients are also expected to participate in a mentoring program at their college community to assist in the academic endeavours of junior students.

*Please note: if any other scholarship is received on top of the The PSA Insurance Medical Scholarship or The PSA Insurance Dental Scholarship it is a requirement of the scholarship to advise the Advancement and Communications Unit within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. This is to ensure that the recipient continues to meet the financial need criteria, and hence remains eligible for the VMIAL PSA Scholarship.