The late Alice Cummins bequeathed funds to The University of Western Australia ('the University') to provide a scholarship to encourage and assist high-achieving commencing students who are experiencing financial hardship to accept an offer of a Direct Pathway into Medicine and pursue a Doctor of Medicine at the University.
- Status Opening Soon
- Applications open 14/12/2026
- Applications close 03/03/2027
- Value $30,000.00
- Number offered 1
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you will need to:
- be a domestic student;
- be experiencing financial hardship;
- in the year prior to applying for the scholarship, have successfully completed the requirements for the Year 12 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE); and
- have received an offer of a place at the University with a Direct Pathway to Medicine.
Application Process:
You will need to apply for this scholarship through our application portal and must submit your interest by the advertised closing date.
Holding Other Scholarships:
You can hold this scholarship alongside any other scholarship or award, provided it is permitted by the conditions of the concurrent scholarship.
Please note, the number of scholarships available is subject to available funds.
Benefits
Duration:
Maximum of 12 semesters.
Method of Payment:
Payments are made in equal instalments each semester after the academic census date upon meeting the criteria for continuation.