Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Medicine

This scholarship is in the memory of Miss Valasi Bleazard, late of Lorn in Maitland who died at the age of 90 at Faleula Methodist Campus in Western Samoa. She was born at Satupaitea in Western Samoa to Methodist Missionaries, hence her princess Christian name. During her adulthood here she had been a teacher of the Piano. Being born in Western Samoa , she was laid to rest in befitting manner at Vaega Satupaitea.

Eligibility

Applicants: Be enrolled in 2nd year of the Joint Medical Program with University of Newcastle.; Be enrolled full-time.; Demonstrate academic achievement by successful progress in all 1st year courses.; Demonstrate the impact of educational disadvantage such as carer and sole parent responsibilities, financial hardship, long-term medical condition, a disability, the ongoing effects of abuse, and regional/remote disadvantage.; Equity scholarships will also consider applicant attributes such as being an Indigenous Australian, having a Refugee background, or placement with an Out-of-Home Care provider.; Be female; Not have previously completed an Australian undergraduate degree program.; Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.

Further details

This scholarship is not yet open for 2025.