Deakin University Damion Drapac Scholarship for Vocational Doctors 2027

Awarded to students commencing the Doctor of Medicine who are from medically underserved populations, experiencing financial barriers and can demonstrate a genuine passion for community medicine. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 12, 2026
• Value$60,000
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorDeakin University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyDeakin University
• Course to studyMedicine
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• Cash payments of up to $15,000 per year, to the maximum value of $60,000. 

Requirements

Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:

• an Australian citizen, commencing the Doctor of Medicine (H911) in Semester 1, 2027
• from a medically underserved community (note that the University takes a broad approach to this, including financial disadvantage, LGBTIQA+, refugee, rural, or other communities who are impacted by health inequities)
• able to demonstrate personal financial limitations significantly impacting your ability to pursue a career in medicine
• able to demonstrate passion and commitment to community medicine and improving the health of communities
• willing to represent Deakin’s School of Medicine and the Drapac Centre publicly, and to uphold the values of the School and Centre.

Selection Process

Preference will be given to students:

• with a commitment to community that includes a passion for community medicine, improving health outcomes and supporting?marginalised groups through upholding and advocating for the principles of social justice
• who possess a professional and principled approach, ensuring the capability to succeed in medical training and pursue a successful career in medicine.

Multi-Mini Interview (MMI) results will form part of the selection process.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Register and log in to Deakin's Scholarship Application Portal, then select 'Postgraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2027'. If eligible, your application will be considered for this scholarship and any others you may be eligible for.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

For more information kindly visit the Deakin webpage.