Joan Lawrence AM Scholarship Endowment

The Joan Lawrence AM Scholarship Endowment provides financial support to Doctor of Medicine students at the University of Queensland who are experiencing financial hardship. Established in 2020 as part of the UQ Giving Society's 'The Next Million Dollar Project', this scholarship was created through donations from Adjunct Professor Joan Lawrence AM and Alumni Friends. The scholarship is part of the Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships Scheme and aims to assist medical students in completing their Doctor of Medicine degree despite financial difficulties. Eligible candidates must be enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Medicine program and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship provides at least $4,500 per year, limited to the annual income from the endowment fund. One scholarship is awarded annually for a duration of one year. Applicants must submit a personal statement of no more than 250 words outlining their background, circumstances, financial need, and attempts to overcome their difficulties. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need, the strength of the personal statement showing how the scholarship will assist in completing the Doctor of Medicine, and any other relevant factors the selection committee considers important for future academic success. Recipients cannot hold another scholarship deemed similar by the Dean.