University of Melbourne Australia Biomedicine Merit Scholarship 2025

Description

The University of Melbourne is now accepting applications for the Biomedicine Merit Scholarship 2025. This prestigious opportunity is designed for outstanding international students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Biomedicine. It supports students who have demonstrated academic excellence while facing disadvantaged or challenging circumstances.

Degree Level

University of Melbourne Australia Biomedicine Merit Scholarship 2025 is available to undertake Bachelor level programs at University of Melbourne.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

Benefits

The Biomedicine Merit Scholarship provides a one-time payment of $5,000 AUD to successful candidates. Disbursement occurs in:

1. April for students commencing in the Start Year Intake
2. September for students beginning in the Mid-Year Intake

This financial support is intended to ease the transition into university studies for students with disadvantaged backgrounds.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

1. Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand
2. Not be a permanent resident of Australia
3. Have applied for and met the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne

Selection Criteria

Applicants are ranked by the selection panel based on:

1. Academic entry score
2. Personal statement detailing compassionate or compelling circumstances
3. Consideration of previous awards or academic distinctions

The scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate both academic merit and personal resilience.

Application Procedure

Application Timeline

Mid-Year 2025 Intake

1. Applications Open: 1 May 2025
2. Applications Close: 20 July 2025
3. Notification: By July 2025 via email

Start-Year 2025 Intake (Reference)

1. Applications Opened: 1 November 2024
2. Applications Closed: 31 January 2025
3. Notification: By February 2025

Application Process

Students must submit an application form that includes a personal statement explaining any compassionate or compelling circumstances that impacted their academic performance. Required documents may include academic transcripts and other supporting materials.

Note: This scholarship cannot be deferred to a later academic year.

Why Apply?

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students pursuing careers in health and biomedical sciences. It provides financial relief while recognizing academic talent and personal perseverance.