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Last updated: 10 December 2010

Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship Scheme

The Medical Rural Bonded (MRB) Scholarship Scheme provides 100 scholarships of more than $23,000 a year, indexed annually and currently tax free, to new medical students prepared to commit to at least six years of rural practice once they complete their basic medical and postgraduate training. 

The Scheme has operated since 2001 and aims to increase the number of doctors practising in rural and remote communities. It is part of a long-term strategy by the Australian Government to boost and strengthen the nation's rural medical workforce. 

  • Students agree to practice in rural or remote areas of Australia for six continuous years upon completion of basic medical and vocational training as a specialist (including general practice).
  • The scholarship is formalised in a contract between successful applicants and the Commonwealth. There are penalties for breaking the contract.
  • To receive the scholarship, students first need to apply to study medicine through the usual medical schools admissions process.
  • Universities manage the application and selection process of the scholarship by providing students with an expression of interest form.

    • The need for more doctors in rural and remote Australia is widely recognised, and many communities have identified having a local doctor as high on their list of health priorities. Those awarded a scholarship will be making a real contribution towards meeting these rural health needs.

    For more information visit:

    Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing

    http://www.health.gov.au

     

    District of Workforce Shortage search

    http://www.doctorconnect.gov.au/

     

    MRB Scholarship Scheme

    Free Call:    1800 248 720
    Email:         MRBscholarshipsathealth [dot] gov [dot] au
    Write to:      Medical Rural Bonded Scholarships
                       Department of Health and Ageing
                       MDP 50, GPO Box 9848, Canberra  ACT  2601
    Website:      http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/work-st-mrb-summ

     

    Bonded Support Program (ACRRM)

    Phone: 07 3105 8200 / Fax: 07 3105 8299
    Email: bmpsupportatacrrm [dot] org [dot] au
    Postal Address: GPO Box 2507, Brisbane QLD 4001
    Web: www.acrrm.org.au / www.rrmeo.com.au