AMSS BENEVOLENT FUND – Financial Assistance Stream

Aim:
The Adelaide Medical Students’ Society Benevolent Fund – Financial Assistance Stream exists to financially benefit members of the Adelaide Medical Students’ Society who demonstrate financial need.

Establishment and Viability:
The Adelaide Medical Students’ Society Benevolent Fund was established with funds from the AMSS General Fund and its Major Sponsors. The Adelaide Medical Students’ Society Benevolent Fund had a starting balance of $6,000, held in a cash management fund. The minimum balance of the fund shall not fall below $5000. To this end, the amount given to recipients of the Fund will reflect the individual’s financial situation and the need to ensure the longevity of the Fund.

Future AMSS Committees will contribute to the fund as they see fit with the possibility of ongoing support from external sources. It will be understood that while no repayment of assistance received from the Fund is required, it is anticipated that recipients will contribute to the Fund once their financial position has improved.

Recipients:
Medical Students studying at the University of Adelaide shall be eligible to apply for funds from the AMSS Benevolent Fund – Welfare Stream provided they:
- Are current members of the AMSS.
- Demonstrate true financial need.

Recipients shall be expected to sign a memorandum of understanding acknowledging:

- Their receipt of monies.
- No legal responsibility to repay the funds.
- An anticipated contribution to the fund once financially viable.

All details of the Financial Assistance Stream shall remain confidential with only the selection committee privy to application details.

Application and Selection:
Applications should be made in writing to the President of the AMSS via the form included below, which should include a brief statement about your individual situation, current income and expenditure, and the amount of assistance being sought. All applications will be considered as soon as possible by a committee consisting of:

- The President, Vice President and Treasurer of the AMSS (or their nominated representatives).
- Two independent staff members of the University of Adelaide.

Click here to download a Benevolent Fund – Financial Assistance Stream Application Form

Completed forms may be submitted to the AMSS President either via the AMSS Office (Level 1, Eleanor Harrald Building, Royal Adelaide Hospital SA 5000) or via email (president@amss.org.au)

AMSS BENEVOLENT FUND – Personal and Community Development Stream

Aim:
The Adelaide Medical Students’ Society Benevolent Fund - Personal and Community Development Stream exists to financially benefit members of the Adelaide Medical Students’ Society who seek to engage in activities aimed at personal or community development

Establishment and Viability:
The Adelaide Medical Students’ Society Benevolent Fund was established with funds from the AMSS General Fund and its Major Sponsors. The Adelaide Medical Students’ Society Benevolent Fund had a starting balance of $6,000, held in a cash management fund. The minimum balance of the fund shall not fall below $5000. To this end, the amount given to recipients of the Fund will reflect individual applications and the need to ensure the longevity of the Fund.

Future AMSS Committees will contribute to the fund as they see fit with the possibility of ongoing support from external sources. It will be understood that while no repayment of assistance received from the Fund is required, it is anticipated that recipients will contribute to the Fund once their financial position has improved.

Recipients:
Medical Students studying at the University of Adelaide shall be eligible to apply for funds from the AMSS Benevolent Fund – Personal and Community Development Stream provided they:

- Are current members of the AMSS.
- Demonstrate plans to engage in activities aimed at personal and community development.
Examples of such activities may include electives, conferences, leadership development seminars etc.

Recipients shall be expected to sign a memorandum of understanding acknowledging:

- Their receipt of monies.
- No legal responsibility to repay the funds.
- An anticipated contribution to the fund once financially viable.
- The provision of a 500-word report on your experience to the AMSS.

Application and Selection:
Applications should be made in writing to the President of the AMSS via the form included below, which should include a brief statement about your individual situation, current income and expenditure, and the amount of assistance being sought. All applications will be considered as soon as possible by a committee consisting of:

- The President, Vice President and Treasurer of the AMSS (or their nominated representatives).
- Two independent staff members of the University of Adelaide.

Click here to download a Benevolent Fund – Personal and Community Development Stream Application Form

Completed forms may be submitted to the AMSS President either via the AMSS Office (Level 1, Eleanor Harrald Building, Royal Adelaide Hospital SA 5000) or via email (president@amss.org.au).