Winning Essay Archives
Winning Student $2,000 Bursary:
James English, University of Queensland undertaking his elective in Manali, India
- Click here to read James’ essay.
First Runner Up $1,000 Bursary:
Grace Vivian, University of Western Australia undertaking her elective in Calcutta and Madagascar
- Click here to read Grace’s essay.
Second Runner Up $500 Bursary:
Abhishek Verma, University of New South Wales undertaking his elective in England.
- Click here to read Abhishek’s essay.
Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all the medical students who participated in the competition. We wish you all a rewarding elective experience!
Keep an eye out in the months ahead as we bring you stories from James, Grace and Abhishek’s elective journeys.
Don’t forget to feedback and win! If you have been on your elective, log on to The Elective Network, enter your feedback (in only takes 5 minutes) and go to the draw to win a $300 Myer Voucher. The competition closes on Sunday 29 June 2008. Feedback and Win Competition details and Terms and Conditions are available on The Elective Network website.

