Sonic Leaders in Healthcare Scholarship

This scholarship supports students commencing study in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) who are working in the health sector and seeking to advance their leadership and professional impact.

Key details

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Study level

Postgraduate

Student type

Domestic

Award value
(Fee reduction)

50% of total tuition fees

Duration

Full duration

About the scholarship

The Sonic Leaders in Healthcare Scholarship recognises that exceptional healthcare leadership improves patient outcomes, strengthens workforce resilience and drives efficiency across the health system. Established through the generous commitment of Sonic Healthcare, the scholarship invests in aspiring leaders who demonstrate the potential and determination to make a lasting impact on healthcare delivery in Australia and beyond. The program embodies a shared conviction between Sonic Healthcare and Macquarie Business School: that leadership in healthcare is not defined by clinical training alone, but by a deep commitment to patient-centred care and the capability to translate that commitment into organisational culture at scale.

Duration

This scholarship is valid for the full duration of the course, subject to meeting ongoing eligibility criteria.

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be commencing full-time or part-time in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Term 2 2027.
  • Be working in the healthcare sector (public/private/not-for-profit). Applicants do not need a clinical qualification.
  • Scholarship is open to both domestic and international students.

Applicable course

  • Master of Business Administration

How to apply

Application for this scholarship can be made by completing the online Macquarie University Scholarship Application form. Successful applicant will be selected based on:

  • Achievement and leadership in healthcare.
  • Commitment to patient-centred care, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Alignment of studies with health leadership aspirations and sector impact.
  • Educational circumstances and scholarship impact.
  • Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed by a panel of representatives.