2026 Bond University First Nations Medical Scholarship Program at Bond University

Bond University is committed to fostering diversity and providing a culturally-inclusive environment with equitable educational opportunities for First Nations Australians. The increasing presence of First Nations students and staff benefits the whole Bond community in learning about, and respecting, First Nations people and culture.

Bond University is proud to provide opportunities in tertiary education for First Nations Australians, including a First Nations pathway into its Medical Program, which comprises a Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) and Doctor of Medicine (MD).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 22, 2026
• Value50% of tuition fees
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorBond University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyBond University
• Course to studyMedicine
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• Partial-fee (50%) plus a living allowance for the first semester of $5,500 for BMed Student (the living allowance is included if the student is living away from home).

Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

• identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person,
• meet the Bond University Medical Program prerequisites and eligibility requirements set by QTAC and the University,
• apply through QTAC and meet all published application deadlines,
• complete a Candidate Statement and be shortlisted by the University’s First Nations Health Lead or delegate,
• attend a Community-Based interview,
• demonstrate their motivation to be a doctor, ability to thrive as a medical student, and potential to be a leader for their community,
• be offered a place in Bond’s Medical Program

Selection Process

• The First Nations Australian Pathway into the Medical Program will be automatically initiated once you identify on your QTAC application form that you are of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent. 

  Determining which applicant(s) are offered a position into the Medical Program and the awarding of the scholarship(s) will be based on:

  • Academic ability
  • Psychometric testing
  • Interview
  • First Nations Australian Candidate Statement
  • First Nations Australian Community-Based Interview

  The successful candidates will be awarded with a partial scholarship. The University reserves the right to withhold awarding the scholarship in 2026 if no suitable candidate is identified through the application process. 

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Your application for the Bond University First Nations Medical Scholarship will be initiated once you identify on your QTAC application form that you are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

For more information, kindly view the Scholarship webpage.