Tom & Elizabeth Hunter Scholarship

Applications open
9am, Monday 2 December 2024
Applications close
5pm, Friday 28 February 2025
Payment per year
$6,500
Duration
Up to 3 years
Program
Doctor of Medicine
Degree
Undergraduate
Citizenship
Australian Citizens
Australian Permanent Residents
Type of Scholarship
Academic
Financial Need
Available In
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Available To
Continuing Students

The Tom & Elizabeth Hunter Scholarship was established in 2015 by Mr Alastair Hunter OAM, in memory of his parents Tom & Elizabeth Hunter, to support undergraduate students in financial need who are undertaking their first year of the Doctor of Medicine program at the University of Adelaide.

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must:

  • Be undertaking first year of the Doctor of Medicine program
  • Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia
  • 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.

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Academic merit (GPA)
  • Financial need
  • Answers to questions on the application form

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 apply for this Scholarship