University of Newcastle Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine 2027

This scholarship is in the memory of Miss Valasi Bleazard, late of Lorn in Maitland who died at the age of 90 at Faleula Methodist Campus in Western Samoa. She was born at Satupaitea in Western Samoa to Methodist Missionaries, hence her princess Christian name. During her adulthood here she had been a teacher of the Piano. Being born in Western Samoa , she was laid to rest in befitting manner at Vaega Satupaitea.

She left a bequest in her will to fund this scholarship in her name: the Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship.

Applicable to women, equity, financial disadvantage, disability, regional and remote, Joint Medical Program (JMP), domestic and international students.

• Table of Content
• About University of Newcastle
• Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine Undergraduate Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine Undergraduate Scholarship

• $7,500

This scholarship provides a total benefit of $7,500, paid as a lump sum in the semester of award.

Payment is typically received 2–3 weeks after the semester census date, or 2–3 weeks after you accept your offer if the census date has already passed.

Requirements for Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

• Be enrolled in 2nd year of the Joint Medical Program with University of Newcastle.
• Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
• Demonstrate academic achievement by successful progress in all 1st year courses.
• Demonstrate the impact of educational disadvantage such as carer and sole parent responsibilities, financial hardship, a long-term medical condition or disability, the ongoing effects of abuse, regional/remote disadvantage, or applicant attributes such as being an Indigenous Australian, having a Refugee background, or placement with an Out-of-Home Care provider.
• Identify as a woman.
• Not have previously completed an Australian undergraduate degree program.
• Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine Undergraduate Scholarship

• Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents.

Documents Required for Application

Required documents will be listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of your application. The application portal accepts PDF only. A maximum of 3 PDF smaller than 5 MB can be added per document type upload field.

• A personal statement (approx. 1 A4 page) outlining your academic achievements, career aspirations in the relevant area of study, and how a scholarship would assist you. This statement will cover all scholarships you are applying for.
• You may be required to provide documents to support your educational challenges and personal circumstances. These will be identified when you apply based on your individual application responses.

Check also:
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Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage.