Selection criteria:The Selection Committee will, in the exercise of their absolute discretion, afford consideration to the following criteria:
- Academic merit or potential (30%)
- Commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of people in the tropics (50%)
- Impact the award will have on ability to study at JCU (20%).
Prior to completing an application, you should carefully read the Scholarship Rules below. Applicants will attach to the official form, where appropriate:
JCU Academic transcript
A written response of up to 2 pages that describes:
- Background.
- Reason for studying selected degree.
- Commitment to health and medicine in PNG.
- Commitment to returning to PNG.
- Impact the scholarship will have for you
Postgraduate, Doctorate, Undergraduate
If all the below statements describe you and your current situation, you can apply for this scholarship:
- I am a Papua New Guinean citizen and hold a student visa and
- I am or will be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate course (including research) in the year of awarding and
- My course is offered by JCU's College of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Healthcare Sciences or College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences.
What would I receive?
If you are a successful applicant of this scholarship, you will receive AUD $6,000 paid in two equal instalments after census date of SP1 and SP2 for the duration of your degree provided you meet the on-going eligibility criteria. Please allow up to 6 weeks after census date for payment.
