ADA Inc. Study Grants for Aboriginal Dental Students: The Australian Dental Association offers five study grants Australia wide, each year for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in Dental Science. Applications close in March, and application forms are available in late February/ early March from the Dean’s Office, UWA School of Dentistry, 179 Wellington Street, Perth. Value: $2000. Contact: Anita Stiller, Australian Dental Association Inc, PO Box 520, St Leonards, NSW, 1590.  Ph: (02) 9906 4412, Fax: (02) 9906 4676. E-mail: anita@ada.org.au

ADA Inc. Rural and Remote grants: The Australian Dental Association offers three study grants in selected states in odd years and four study grantsin even years, for rural or remote students enrolled in Dental Science. Applications close in March, and application forms are available in late February / early March from the Dean’s Office, UWA School of Dentistry, 179 Wellington Street, Perth. Value: $2000 each. Contact: Anita Stiller, Australian Dental Association Inc, PO Box 520, St Leonards, NSW, 1590.  Ph: (02) 9906 4412, Fax: (02) 9906 4676. E-mail: anita@ada.org.au

Country Medical Foundation Scholarships (Subject to confirmation for 2008): Open to Western Australian country students who are enrolled in Medicine who are prepared to make a commitment to return to the country to practice on graduation. First year students are eligible to apply but preference is given to second-years or above. Typically five medical scholarships are awarded each year, with a current value of $5000 per annum.

The CMF also allocates discretionary funds to special needs areas such as Rural Nurse Training Courses, Post Graduate Nursing Courses and so on. Contact: Jed Handmer, Country Medical Foundation, c/- WALGA, 15 Altona Street, West Perth WA 6005.

Telephone: 08 9213 2082 Fax 08 9322 2611 Email: jhandmar@walga.asu.au

Please note, there will not be a Country Medical Foundation Scholarship in 2007. Please check back in 2008.

John Flynn Scholarship Scheme (Subject to confirmation for 2008) : A scheme enabling first, second and third year medical students to undertake a placement in a rural or remote community for a minimum of 2 weeks each year for 4 years. Working closely with a GP mentor and the host community, medical students develop a better understanding of the challenges and rewards associated with rural practice and non-metropolitan health care services. Students are covered for their travel, accommodation and receive a sum of money for expenses and 150 scholarships are offered each year. Application forms and further information can be obtained by contacting Wendy Noris, Undergraduate Placement Coordinator Rural Dept of General Practice, UWA, 328 Stirling Hwy, Claremont, WA 6010. Ph: (08) 9449 5134, Fax: (08) 9384 6238, E-mail: wnoris@cyllene.uwa.edu.au. Or online at www.acrrm.org.au

The Medical Rural Bonded (MRB) Scholarship Scheme: The Australian Government's Rural Health Strategy includes an integrated package of initiatives to deliver more doctors and better services to rural and regional communities. The MRB Scholarship Scheme is one of these initiatives with 100 MRB Scholarships offered annually. The scholarships are attached to 100 new places in medical schools.

The conditions of the MRB Scholarships are as follows:

Students must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. The scholarship amount for 2007 students is $22,744 (indexed annually). The scholarship is currently tax free and is not subject to a means test. Students agree to practice in rural areas of Australia for six years upon completion of basic medical and postgraduate training. The scholarship is formalised in a contract between successful scholarship applicants and the Commonwealth. Legislation has been passed to allow the Commonwealth to enforce penalties for breaking the bond. To receive the MRB Scholarship you first need to apply to study medicine through the usual medical schools admissions process. Universities then manage the application and selection process of the MRB Scholarships. Please note that the usual deadlines for university selection to medical school will also apply to those interested in an MRB Scholarship. Those awarded a MRB Scholarship will be contributing to meeting rural health needs. By the end of their six year placement, doctors will have developed valued skills in rural medicine. It is expected that this will provide a solid grounding for future career directions. Contact: MRB Scholarship - toll free: 1800 248 720, fax: (02) 6287 8600, e-mail: MRBscholarships@health.gov.au or Web: www.health.gov.au/mrbscholarships

The Rural Australia Medical Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (RAMUS): Is one of a number of Commonwealth Government initiatives to increase the number of students with a rural background who enter and complete their study of medicine. These scholarships provide rural students with financial assistance to meet the costs associated with moving away from their home to undertake their studies. The National Rural Health Alliance administers the RAMUS Scheme on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.

For more information please telephone the RAMUS Team on 1800 460 440 (toll free) or visit the National Rural Health Alliance web site at www.ruralhealth.org.au

Indigenous Peoples' Medical Scholarships Trust Fund 2007: The Australian Medical Association (AMA) offers scholarships for the assistance and encouragement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying for a medical degree at an Australian University.  To be eligible students must be completing at least their first year of medicine and must be eligible for Abstudy. The value of any scholarship given in 2008 will be a maximum of $9,000 per annum.

Applications close Friday 16 November 2007. Applications and information can be provided by The AMA, PO Box E115, Kingston, ACT 2604. Ph: (02) 6270 5400, Fax: (02) 6270 5499, Website: www.ama.com.au

W.S. Myles Memorial Scholarship (Subject to confirmation for 2008): Open to students who are qualified for admission to a degree in Medicine.  Eligible applicants must be confirmed and communicating members of the Anglican Church who have lived in Moora for a minimum of 6 months and/or are a descendant of a Medical Practitioner who has worked in Moora. Value: $1000 pa for the normal duration of the course.  Applications close in January.  Further information is available by contacting the Steven Bullock, Chairman, Anglican Parish of Moora, PO Box 166, Moora WA 6510.