Dr Terry Farquharson, BParm, MBBS, MAppSci, FACSEP, has had a rewarding medical career as the result of completing a medical degree at the University of Adelaide.  Dr Farquharson has kindled an interest in helping students who may be financially disadvantaged to achieve the same benefits from a medical career. Two scholarships will be awarded to continuing students studying the Bachelor of Medical Studies or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Adelaide. 

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must:

• Be a continuing student studying the Bachelor of Medical Studies or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
• Be an Australian Citizen
• Be enrolled on a full time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place
• Demonstrate you are in financial need*

* Applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide supporting documentary evidence at the time of application, e.g. details of income tested Commonwealth income support payment, such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY benefits, or other details of their financial circumstances.

**Evidence of Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) application or approval does not demonstrate financial need.

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

• Academic merit (GPA)
• Financial need
• Answers to questions on the application form
• Preference will be given to students in the second year of the Bachelor of Medical Studies or third year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery program

Important Information:

• You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply
• The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
• Students receiving other University of Adelaide Scholarships may not apply for this Scholarship