Medicine

Successful applicants receive a scholarship of $30,000 during their degree. In return, they agree to undertake two of the first three years of their hospital training in an eligible NSW rural hospital. Cadets receive a relocation grant when moving to a rural location.

Successful applicants also receive subsidised attendance at Rural Doctors Network conferences and the annual RDN cadet weekend, as well as mentoring and support from the RDN.

Successful applicants receive up to $15,000 per year for the final two years of their medical degree. In return, recipients agree to undertake two of the first three years of their hospital training in an eligible rural NSW hospital. Cadets receive a relocation grant when moving to a rural location.

Successful applicants also receive subsidised attendance at Rural Doctors Network conferences and the annual RDN cadet weekend, as well as mentoring and support from the RDN.

Duration

2 years

The John Flynn Placement Program (formerly the John Flynn Scholarship Scheme) was established in 1997 as part of the Australian Government's long term strategy to attract more doctors to practice in rural and remote Australia and improve the quality of health care in these areas.

Each year 300 rural placements are available to medical students from 21 Australian universities, including the Australian National University. After registering and completing an application, successful students are matched with a doctor in a rural location.

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme is designed to encourage and assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in health-related disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce. The PHMSS was established in recognition of Dr Arnold ‘Puggy’ Hunter’s significant contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and his role as Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

Duration

Funding is provided for the normal duration of the course.

The AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship Trust Fund was established in 1994 with a contribution from the Australian Government. The Scholarship aims to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors in Australia by providing financial assistance to Indigenous students completing a medical degree at an Australian university.

Duration

The Scholarship is awarded for the full course of study of a medical degree, subject to satisfactory academic progress and continued full-time enrolment.