Scholarship 2025

Are you a first year medical student who grew up in the country?

To be confirmed: 2025 dates

2025 Boots to Scrubs – Rural Women in Medicine Scholarship 

The 2025 scholarship dates are as follows:

  • Applications Open: TBC.

  • Application Deadline: TBC.

  • Scholarship Award Notification: TBC.

The Boots to Scrubs Rural Women in Medicine scholarship aims to support and empower women from the country in their first year of studies. The Scholarship includes a $7500 scholarship and a mentorship from a female rural doctor. The scholarship is open to first year rural female students in accredited medical degrees in Australia.

A link for the scholarship will be provided on the 1st of March 2024 on this page. In the meantime to prepare for your application start to gather the following documents! 

  • Resume. 

  • 500-word personal essay (question provided once applications open).

  • 200-word financial need statement.

  • Proof of rural/remote status (document provided below).

  • Proof of enrollment at university. 

  • Financial needs supporting documentation.

Verification of Rural/Remote Status 

Verification can be completed by a respected community member who has known that you have lived in a rural community. Examples of professionals include but are not limited to Doctors, Nurses, Allied health workers, Vets, Lawyers, and Teachers.

Verification template here