The NSW Ministry of Health Doctor of Medicine Scholarship

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established in 2025 to provide assist to students studying a Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Sydney.

b. This Scholarship has been donated by NSW Ministry of Health. 

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being currently enrolled in a Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Sydney. 

b. Applicants must have been enrolled in the first year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Sydney in 2025.

c. Applicants must identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as per University of Sydney Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy 2015.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:

I. a personal statement demonstrating commitment to the study of the Doctor of Medicine.

II. Evidence of experiencing financial hardship by demonstrating one or more of the below:

i. low socio-economic status such as Centrelink payments, 

ii. carer responsibilities, 

iii. long-term medical condition/disability (including ongoing effects of abuse), 

iv. sole-parent responsibilities, 

v. regional or remote disadvantage. 

b. Preference will be given to applicants from rural or regional locations in Australia and who are at risk of withdrawing from their University course due to financial barriers or personal circumstances.

c. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney Medical School, or their nominated delegates.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum.

b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid as a one-off payment upon receipt of the signed acceptance form. 

c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university without prior approval. 

d. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.

e. No other amount is payable.

5. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:

I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,

II. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance, 

III. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application, 

IV. accepts an alternative scholarship, administered by the University of Sydney, valued at $8,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this Scholarship, or

V. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave.

b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error. 

c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.