Overview
The Medical Council of Tasmania, upon its dissolution in 2010, provided the University of Tasmania Foundation with a $1 million gift to endow scholarships for deserving Tasmanian students to study medicine at the University. The University, through its Foundation provided a further $150,000. The Medical Council of Tasmania was established in 1907. Its precursor the Court of Medical Examiners was established in 1837. It was the first body established in Australia for the registration of medical practitioners. With the establishment of the Medical Board of Australia on 1 July 2010 the Medical Council of Tasmania became the Tasmanian Board of the Medical Board of Australia.
Eligibility
- Available to a student who:
- has completed the majority of their secondary schooling in Tasmania,
- can demonstrate financial need,
- is an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or Humanitarian Visa Holder,
- and is commencing the Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine BMedSc/MD degree in Semester 1, 2024.
- It is expected that shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in the second/third week of January.
On-going Eligibility
- Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester
- Study full-time
Amount
$10,000 per year
Duration
Up to five years
Starting Date
31 August 2023
Closing Date
31 October 2023
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Closed - successful applicants advised
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