A $10,000.00 per annum scholarship, tenable for up to 4 years
A scholarship to support students enrolled in the Doctor of
Medicine (MD) at the ±¬ÁÏÍõ who demonstrate strong academic potential andÌýa commitment to contributing to an equitable and inclusive medical workforce.
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 |
| 24 September 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
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The scholarship is valued $10,000 per annum, tenable for four years.
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Established in 2026, the Avant Scholarship offers support to students enrolled in the Doctor ofÌýMedicine (MD) at the ±¬ÁÏÍõ who demonstrate strong academic potential andÌýa commitment to contributing to an equitable and inclusive medical workforce.
1. Background
a. The Avant Scholarship was established in 2026 to support students enrolled in the Doctor ofÌýMedicine (MD) at the ±¬ÁÏÍõ who demonstrate strong academic potential andÌýa commitment to contributing to an equitable and inclusive medical workforce.
b. The Scholarship recognises that students from certain backgrounds may experienceÌýsystemic, social or structural barriers to accessing and progressing through medicalÌýeducation. Accordingly, the Scholarship seeks to support students from under-representedÌýbackgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, regional andÌýremote areas, socioeconomically disadvantaged circumstances, culturally and linguisticallyÌýdiverse backgrounds, people with disability, and sexuality and gender diverse communities.
c. The Scholarship has been generously donated by the Avant Foundation, reflecting itsÌýcommitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and opportunity within the medical professionÌýand to strengthening the future medical workforce through equitable access to education.
2. Eligibility
a. Applicants must be enrolled full time in the first year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD)Ìýprogram at the ±¬ÁÏÍõ.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit
II. demonstration of financial hardship
III. an interview
IV. personal statement demonstrating
i. their motivation for studying medicine.
ii. how the Scholarship would support their progression through the MD program; and
iii. commitment to contributing to an equitable, inclusive and socially responsiveÌýmedical profession.
b. Preference will be given to those demonstrating they identify as belonging to one or more ofÌýthe following groups:
I. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, as defined in the University ofÌýSydney’sÌý
II. Students from regional and remote backgrounds
III. Students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds (Low SES)
IV. Students living with disability
V. Sexuality and gender diverse (SGD) students
VI. Students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
c. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.
d. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean, or their nominatedÌýdelegate(s).
4. Value
a. The Scholarship value is at $10,000.00 per annum and is tenable for up to 4 years and will beÌýpaid as follows:
I. a one-off payment of $10,000 upon receipt of an acceptance form, for a studentÌýenrolled in first year Doctor of Medicine program.
II. For a student enrolled in years 2, 3 and 4 of the Doctor of Medicine the ScholarshipÌýannual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of eachÌýsemester.
III. Suspension or deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted.
IV. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another University school, faculty orÌýuniversity.
V. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds
VI. No other amount is payable
5. Ongoing eligibility
a. To continue to receive the Scholarship, recipients must:
I. maintain satisfactory academic progress; and
II. successfully complete each year of the Doctor of Medicine program.
b. Recipients who undertake an approved exchange during the tenure of the Scholarship must
achieve a Satisfied Requirements (SR) result in order to receive subsequent payments.
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. commences part-time study without prior approval of Director MD program, SydneyÌýMedical School,
III. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
IV. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but notÌýlimited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their ScholarshipÌýapplication,
V. accepts an alternative scholarship, administered by the ±¬ÁÏÍõ, valued atÌý$8,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this Scholarship, or
VI. 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 UniversityÌýerror.
c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminatedÌýunder any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the UniversityÌýreserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient beÌýreimbursed.
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