M Rushforth Scholarship

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Overview

This scholarship was established when an anonymous donor gave the University $10,000 to assist senior medical students wishing to study Ophthalmology.

Eligibility

  • Awarded to a student in their fourth year of study in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine who is proceeding to an Elective term in an Ophthalmology unit outside Tasmania.
  • Applications for the award are to be made during the fourth year of the degree.
  • Applicants will be required to provide:
    • the objectives of the project;
    • the method of study;
    • an explanation as to how this project relates to their career aspirations;
    • supervisor's name and address;
    • estimated costs of the project;
Students wishing to apply for this scholarship should apply for the Medicine Elective Scholarships

On-going Eligibility

  • Remain enrolled

Amount

$1,000

Duration

One Semester

Opening Date

30 May 2026

Closing Date

30 June 2026

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


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