Australian Orthopaedic Association Joint University Scholarship 2025

The Australian Orthopaedic Association and James Cook University scholarship is jointly offered by AOA and James Cook University. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate medical student with an exceptional academic record and will assist in funding a supervised orthopaedic clinical attachment in Australia or overseas.
 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 25, 2025
• Value$4,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorJames Cook University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyJames Cook University
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Benefits

Successful applicant of this scholarship will receive $4,000 paid in 1 instalment after after acceptance of the award and confirmation of placement dates.

Requirements

The Australian Orthopaedic Association and James Cook University Scholarship program shall be open to competition among applicants who:

• are domestic students, i.e. Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa;
• are enrolled in MBBS year 6 in the following year;
• have been approved, or are planning, to undertake a supervised orthopaedic clinical placement for their elective term in year 6; and
• have maintained a course GPA of 5.0 or above at the time of application.

Selection Process

The Selection Committee shall, in the exercise of its absolute discretion, afford consideration to the following criteria:

• The content of their written submissions;
• Their Academic performance and professional standing.

Application Documents

• A written statement outlining their proposed clinical attachment; (max 800 words)
• A personal statement outlining the following (max 1000 words):
  • Why they are interested in orthopaedic surgery;
  • What they have done to demonstrate this interest;
  • Their proposed career plans addressing the needs of underserved populations in keeping with the College’s mission;
• A letter of support from their proposed supervisor; and
• Any other supporting documentation that would assist the Selection Committee in developing an opinion as to the merit of the application.

Application Deadline

September 25, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to James Cook University on www.jcu.edu.au to apply

For more information, kindly visit James Cook University scholarship webpage.