University of Melbourne Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours) Scholarship for High Achievement 2025

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University of Melbourne Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours) Scholarship for High Achievement 2025

The Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours) Scholarship for High Achievement is a prestigious award offered by the University of Melbourne to support exceptional medical and dental graduates who are pursuing advanced training and research. This scholarship is designed to encourage academic excellence and ease the financial burden for top-performing students transitioning into the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) program.

It is open to both domestic and international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in their previous medical or dental qualifications.

Scholarship Overview

Scholarship type: One-off financial award
Stipend value: Up to $5,000 as a single payment to support living and study expenses
Other supports: N/A
Health insurance: Not applicable
Study Level: Undergraduate (Honours)
Study Course: Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours)
Citizen type: Domestic and International students
Number of positions: 2
Duration: One-off
Deadline: No application required – automatic consideration

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to:

Be enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours)
Have completed a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, OR a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent
Have an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0, with no band less than 6.5
Be eligible as a future student applying for commencement in the award year
Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Eligible course or study program: Bachelor of Medical Science (Hons)

Selection Criteria

Selection for this scholarship is merit-based, and recipients are chosen using the following criteria:

Ranking based on academic performance in:
Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (or equivalent), OR
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or equivalent)
Outstanding academic achievement in previous medical or dental studies

No separate application required top-ranked applicants are automatically selected

How to apply

You are automatically considered once you apply for admission into the Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours) for commencement in the award year.

No separate scholarship application is required.

Status: Open for automatic consideration

Who to Contact

For enquiries about the Bachelor of Medical Science (Hons) Scholarship:

Melbourne Scholarships Office

Email: scholarships@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9035 5511
Website: University of Melbourne Scholarships Portal

Visit the University website for further details and the application

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