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Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRBS) Scheme
The Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRBS) Scheme offers 100 extra places at medical schools. Students accepting the MRBS commit to working for six continuous years in a rural or remote area of Australia after completing their medical training as a specialist. The scholarship is worth over $23,000 a year, is tax free and is indexed annually.
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You can get to this page using the short URL
www.health.gov.au/mrbscholarships
You can get to this page using the short URL
www.health.gov.au/mrbscholarships
Important information for students born overseas, including New Zealand:
You need to be an Australian citizen, or have a permanent resident visa, to be eligible to receive the MRBS. For further information ring the following freecall phone number: 1800 248 720 (only valid in Australia)
You need to be an Australian citizen, or have a permanent resident visa, to be eligible to receive the MRBS. For further information ring the following freecall phone number: 1800 248 720 (only valid in Australia)
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