Dr David Perel Medical Scholarship

The Dr David Perel Medical Scholarship is part of the Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships Scheme at The University of Queensland. This scholarship was established in 2019 by Dr (Ivan) David Perel, a UQ medical graduate whose three children also received medical degrees from the university. Dr Perel, trained in both haematology and pathology, has contributed to UQ's Faculty of Medicine through volunteer work with the Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History. The scholarship aims to help students accomplish their goals of becoming medical practitioners by minimizing financial hardships associated with medical education costs. It is available to students enrolled in year one of the Doctor of Medicine program who can demonstrate financial need and do not hold another similar scholarship as determined by the Dean. Applicants must submit a personal statement of no more than 250 words outlining their background, circumstances, financial need, and attempts to mitigate difficulties. Selection criteria include demonstrated financial need, academic achievement in Doctor of Medicine courses, strength of personal statement, and other factors the selection committee deems relevant to future success.