The Hoc Mai Vietnam Elective Placement Scholarship
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000 |
|
May 2025 | August 2025 |
How to apply
This scholarship is not currently open to new applicants.
Applications are usually open between May and August for elective placements being undertaken in the following year (January-March).
Apply here when applications are open.
Benefits
The scholarship is valued at $3,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be currently enrolled full-time in the third year of a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney.
- be undertaking an Elective Term in Vietnam.
Background
This Scholarship was established to provide assistance to final year medical students who are pursuing an Elective Term in Vietnam.
1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established to provide assistance to final year medical students who are pursuing an Elective Term in Vietnam.
2. Eligibility
a. Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in the third year of a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney.
b. Applicants must be undertaking an Elective Term in Vietnam.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit,
II. curriculum vitae
III. references, and
IV. a personal statement describing the following:
a) the elective term details provided as an itinerary which includes the location and institution,
b) the applicant’s goals for the elective term,
c) the applicant’s commitment to their study, and
d) why the applicant is deserving of the scholarship.
b. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
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 $3,000 and will be paid as a one-off payment.
b. The scholarship payment will be paid on receipt of the signed terms and conditions and acceptance form.
c. Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted.
d. The Scholarship cannot be transferred to another University school, faculty or university.
e. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
f. Travel insurance will be provided by the University of Sydney in accordance with University policy.
g. 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. is awarded an alternative scholarship for their Sydney Medical School Elective Term placement. In such circumstances this Scholarship will be terminated in favour of the alternative Scholarship where the alternative Scholarship is of higher value, 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.