Deakin University 2026 Damion Drapac Scholarship for Vocational Doctors

Applications are now open for the Deakin University 2026 Damion Drapac Scholarship for Vocational Doctors. For students commencing the Doctor of Medicine who are from medically underserved populations, experiencing financial barriers and can demonstrate a genuine passion for community medicine. 

• Table of Content
• About Deakin University
• Damion Drapac Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Damion Drapac Scholarship
• Damion Drapac Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Damion Drapac Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Damion Drapac Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Damion Drapac Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Damion Drapac Scholarship

Cash payments of up to $15,000 per year, to the maximum value of $60,000. 

Damion Drapac Scholarship Courses

• Medicine

Requirements for Damion Drapac Scholarship Qualification

Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:

• an Australian citizen, commencing the Doctor of Medicine (H911) in Semester 1, 2026
• from a medically underserved community (note that the University takes a broad approach to this, including financial disadvantage, LGBTQIA+, refugee, rural, or other communities who are impacted by health inequities)
• able to demonstrate financial limitations due to personal barriers significantly impacting your ability to pursue a career in medicine
• able to demonstrate passion and commitment to community medicine and improving the health of communities
• willing to represent Deakin’s School of Medicine and the Drapac Centre publicly, and to uphold the values of the School and Centre.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Damion Drapac Scholarship

Preference will be given to students:

• with a commitment to community that includes a passion for community medicine, improving health outcomes and supporting?marginalised groups through upholding and advocating for the principles of social justice
• who possess a professional and principled approach, ensuring the capability to succeed in medical training and pursue a successful career in medicine.

Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) results will form part of the selection process.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Deakin University Scholarship webpage