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Published: 24 Feb 2025 211 views
Applications are now open for the Flinders University 2025 Deane O Southgate Scholarship. This scholarship is named in honour of Associate Professor Deane Oakford Southgate AM FRACGP, FACOM, who was the Head of the Department of Primary Care and Community Medicine in the Flinders University School of Medicine until his death in 1991. This scholarship was established to support students who have an interest in pursuing a career in general practice. The value of the scholarship is $5,000 and one scholarship will be available per annum as long as funding permits.
Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Country to study | Australia |
| School to study | Flinders University |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | Flinders University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The scholarship is valid for one year and will be paid in two equal instalments of $2,500 after the census date of each semester.
Applicants must:
Selection Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded based on the demonstrated passion and commitment to pursuing a career in general practice.
Selection will be made by a committee within the College of Medicine and Public Health in conjunction with Student Finance and Scholarships
Applications should be submitted online through the Flinders University Student System by the specified closing date.
For more details, visit Flinders University scholarship website.
