A variety of bursaries, scholarships and other sources financial assistance are available for students preparing for electives
Refer to the MBBS Prizes and Scholarships page.
The UTAS Scholarship section also has 3 scholarships relevant to medical students. They all include support for elective experiences. Refer to:
| Organisation | Bursary | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Insurance Group Australia (MIGA) | 5 grants up to AUD 3500 | All Australian medical students |
| Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) | AUD 1000 | Rural elective in Australia |
| Junior Association for the Study of Medical Education (JASME) | GBP 500 | Member of JASME (nominal fee) |
| AMSA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Elective Bursary | AUD 1000 | Interest in Aboriginal health |
| IMPACT Global Health Elective Bursary (PDF 24.2 KB) Application form (MS Word 24 KB) |
AUD 400 | Elective in low resource country |
| AMSA-American Express Global Health Elective Bursary | 5 grants of AUD 3000 | Elective or volunteer activity in developing community |
| MJA, MDA National, Nossal Global Health Prize (PDF 88 KB) | AUD 1000 | Experience in a low resource country |
OS-HELP is a Commonwealth loan that assists students with study overseas. It only applies before you commence your final year. Refer to the Academic Administration page for more information.
School of Medicine Internationalisation and Electives (SMILE) Program
School of Medicine Internationalisation Committee Wiki (log-in required)