John James Foundation Scholarship

The John James Foundation Scholarship is an annual award offered by the School of Medicine and Psychology within the ANU College of Science and Medicine to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students undertaking the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program at the Australian National University. The scholarship provides significant financial support valued at $25,000 per annum for up to 4 years. Funding for this Award has been provided by the John James Foundation, which is an independent, broad-based healthcare charity providing a range of programs and assistance to the people of Canberra and beyond. The Foundation actively pursues a partnership and collaborative approach in achieving its positive influence. The award is designed to support Indigenous students pursuing medical education, with payments made in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester. This access-type scholarship recognizes both academic merit and Indigenous status, with one scholarship offered each year to eligible commencing or continuing students who meet the specific criteria for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification and community acceptance.