2021 - Curtin Rural WA Medical School Scholarship

The Curtin Rural WA Medical School Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to support students who are required to relocate from a regional or remote area of Western Australia to undertake the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Curtin University and are experiencing financial hardship.

Student type
Future Students

Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences

Course type
Undergraduate

Specifically for
Students from regional or remote areas

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

Scholarship base
Need Based

Value
The Curtin Rural WA Medical School Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of 5 years (based on a full-time study load of 200 credits per year):

A total value of up to $25,000 paid as a cash stipend of $2,500 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Application process

Step 1: Access online application form
Applications are to be submitted using the online application form. Access the form by clicking on the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt
Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:

• Receipt of an offer of a place into the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Curtin University in 2021
• Responses to questions in application form
• Financial hardship and socioeconomic status
• Relocation from a rural or remote area of WA to commence study

Step 6: Outcome
Outcome will be sent via the email address listed through TISC in mid-January 2021 (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must return acceptance documents by 31 January 2021
• Deferral of this scholarship is not permitted

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need
• Scholarship will commence from first semester of study
• Scholarship is not transferable to another course or university

Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• Maintain a full-time study load of at least 200 credit points each year at Curtin University
• Pass all enrolled units each study period

Changes to Enrolment
If a recipient intends to change their enrolment, they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office ([email protected]) for approval BEFORE the change. The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect their scholarship.

Withdrawal or Terminated from units or course: A recipient who withdraws from their units or course of study, or has been terminated from their studies will become ineligible for the continuation of the scholarship, will not receive any further payments and will be required to repay to Curtin University the stipend awarded for that study period if applicable.

Cancellation of Scholarship: Notwithstanding any provision above, Curtin reserves the rights, at its sole discretion, to cancel the award of, or continuity of, the scholarship where the sponsor ceases to fund the scholarship.