Saxon General Practitioner Scholarship – Training Grant for Medical Students

The Saxon General Practitioner Scholarship is aimed at medical students who wish to establish themselves as general practitioners or specialists in rural areas of Saxony after their training. The funding aims to secure medical care in underserved areas of the Free State.

The scholarship supports medical students during their standard period of study and includes the obligation to complete study-accompanying internships as well as subsequent work in rural Saxony. It thus promotes training up to establishing oneself as a doctor in underserved areas.

The Saxon General Practitioner Scholarship is granted as a monthly subsidy and supports students during their standard period of study. The amount and duration of financial support are clearly defined and linked to the fulfillment of the funding conditions.

Specific conditions and requirements apply to the Saxon General Practitioner Scholarship, which must be met by applicants and scholarship holders. These include study-related obligations, engagement in mentorship practices, and a long-term commitment to medical work in certain regions of Saxony.

The application procedure for the Saxon General Practitioner Scholarship is clearly structured and requires the submission of specific documents. Applications are made through the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians of Saxony and undergo a joint decision-making process.

The funding for the Saxon General Practitioner Scholarship is based on a specific guideline from the Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs and Social Cohesion. This guideline sets out the conditions and the legal framework for the awarding of training grants.