Simon Monks Memorial Scholarship in Medicine

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Overview

This scholarship has been established by the Simon Monks Memorial Foundation to promote the education of general practice, allied health and primary care professionals in North Western and Western Tasmania.

Dr Simon Monks was a highly respected partner in East Devonport Medical Centre prior to his sudden death in March 2007. He was an active participant on the General Practice North West (GPNW) Board as well as in the teaching and mentoring of medical students from the University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School. He was awarded the GPNW Long Service Award in 2005 in recognition of twenty years of continuous service to the North West Tasmania community.

Simon was a quiet, thoughtful person and a very committed and caring GP, who took a proactive and dedicated approach to achieve excellence in his clinical practice, his supervision of medical students and in all aspects of his personal and family life. The Simon Monks Memorial Scholarship in Medicine has been established in recognition of the valuable contribution that Dr Simon Monks made to the profession of general practice and community health in the North West region of Tasmania.

Eligibility

  • Available to a Tasmanian resident (with a preference for applicants from the West and North West of Tasmania) commencing a Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine at the Cradle Coast campus (Burnie).
  • Selection will be based on the applicants expressed passion and commitment to work on the North West coast and on demonstrated financial need.
Students wishing to apply for this scholarship should apply for the Rural Training Stream Scholarships

On-going Eligibility

  • Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester
  • Remain enrolled at the campus at which they have been offered the scholarship. A recipient must notify the Scholarships Office immediately if there is any change to their course or campus.

Amount

$5,000 per year

Duration

Up to five years

Opening Date

28 August 2026

Closing Date

14 December 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.

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