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

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)

Please take note:
The Scaling initiative was announced in the 2009-10 Budget as part of the Rural Health Workforce Strategy. It will provide a non-cash incentive for doctors from the Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRBS) Scheme with a return of service obligation to work in more remote communities. In essence, the more remote an area the shorter the return of service obligation will be for students. The precise details of the new arrangements and how they will be applied to the Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship Scheme are currently being finalised and will be announced in the near future. The Website will be updated once all details are finalised.

Summary of scholarship information

Information booklet

Contract

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