Griffith University Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) Doctor of Medicine Scholarship for International Students

Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) Doctor of Medicine Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Medicine
Course Level: Postgraduate (MD)
Provider: Griffith University
Country to Study in: Australia

Scholarship Description
Griffith University is happy to offer the Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) Doctor of Medicine Scholarship for eligible students from any country of the world, except Australia or New Zealand.

The Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) Doctor of Medicine Scholarship applies to the Doctor of Medicine tuition fees only. Griffith University entry requirements apply. Scholarships will be assessed and awarded based on recommendations by a University panel.

Students must remain enrolled in the program for which the Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) Doctor of Medicine Scholarship offer was made, which is stated on the Letter of Offer issued from Griffith International Admissions. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive the tuition fee reduction scholarship.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
• Have applied and be eligible for admission, or be in receipt of a conditional or unconditional offer from the University, for entry into the Doctor of Medicine by the scholarship closing date.
• Have satisfied all appropriate entry requirements for the proposed degree program, including results of previous study and English language proficiency as per Griffith University's entry requirements.
• Be commencing and enrolling as a new a full-time student in the Doctor of Medicine degree at Griffith University.

To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all courses in each trimester of studies and successfully progress on to enrol in the next trimester.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (EXCEPT Australia and New Zealand)

Participating Institutions
Griffith University, Australia

Fields of study
Doctor of Medicine (MD) offered at the university

Number of awards
Not specified.

Scholarship numbers are limited. When the limit for scholarship acceptances has been reached, the Griffith International Scholarship office will advise applicants that all available scholarships have been awarded and the scholarships are withdrawn.

Sponsorship duration
Covers the first year of your program

Scholarship benefits
This scholarship is valued at $10,000 in total. The scholarship is for tuition fees only and two payments of $5,000 will be made toward each recipient’s tuition fees in the first year of the program by School of Medicine's respective census dates

Method of Application
To apply, all applicants must provide and will be assessed by a University panel on:

• A completed scholarship application form by the published closing date.
• A certified/attested true copy of academic transcripts and supporting documentation demonstrating strong academic merit.
• Assessment of a Personal Statement addressing the three questions listed below for applicants to outline their merit for the scholarship:
  • Demonstrate (and provide examples of) your knowledge of the profession of medicine and the broader role of medicine in the health care system.
  • Demonstrate (and provide examples of) your leadership and team work skills. Please also indicate your career plans for the future.
  • Outline any challenges you have faced in your education and in what way you have sought to overcome these challenges.

Scholarship applicants will be advised in writing of the outcome of the scholarship and will be given a date by which to accept the scholarship. Scholarship offers not accepted by the specified date will be withdrawn. Please note that students need to accept both their program offer and scholarship offer to secure a scholarship place.

It is important to visit the official website (link it is below) for complete information on applying for this scholarship

DEADLINES:
For Trimester 1 2019, applications close Friday, 2 November 2018 (for 16 January commencement)

PLEASE NOTE:
Outcome notified by 16 November.

Griffith University is a public university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. Formally founded in 1971, Griffith opened its doors in 1975, introducing Australia’s first degrees in environmental science and Asian studies. At the time, these study areas were revolutionary — today, they're more important than ever. Since then, Griffith has grown into a comprehensive, research-intensive university, ranking in the top 5% of universities worldwide. Its teaching and research spans five campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines.

Application Deadline: 2 November 2018
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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