Indran Chelva Memorial Scholarship at University of Western Australia, 2024

Indran Chelva Memorial Scholarship at University of Western Australia, 2024

Overview

The Indran Chelva Memorial Scholarship at the University of Western Australia supports students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. This annual travel scholarship is dedicated to rural ophthalmology and provides partial funding of up to AUD 3,000. The scholarship was established through contributions from friends of Dr. Indran Chelvanayagam to support perpetuity in rural medical practice.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be enrolled in the MD course at the university.
• The applicant must be enrolled in or eligible to enroll in Integrated Medical Practice or Integrated Rural Medical Practice.
• The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to a future career in rural and remote medicine through rural service learning, research specialization, or rural and remote community service with a project related to ophthalmological practice.

Application Process

• Applicants are required to submit their application before the deadline advertised.
• The application must include a personal statement of 500 to 700 words detailing the applicant's commitment to a future career in rural and remote medicine and their interest in rural ophthalmology, along with relevant supporting documents.

Scholarship Value and Deadline

The scholarship offers partial funding up to AUD 3,000. The 2024 application deadline has expired.

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