Manoharan Family Medical Scholarship

The Manoharan Family Medical Scholarship is part of the Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships Scheme at the University of Queensland. Established in 2023 by Drs Shobhan and Patricia Manoharan under The Queensland Commitment match initiative, this scholarship supports medical students experiencing financial hardship during their Doctor of Medicine studies. The scholarship provides at least $4,500 annually, limited to the annual income from the endowment fund, and is awarded for one year to one student per cycle. Dr Shobhan Manoharan is a UQ Class of 1999 Medical School graduate, a Specialist Dermatologist and medical entrepreneur in the space of Dermatology, Telehealth and Pharmacy. Dr Patricia Manoharan holds a UQ Doctor of Philosophy (2013) and has managed and developed some of Australia's largest dermatology clinics. The scholarship represents a lasting legacy and testament to their generosity and commitment to the health of all Australians. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Medicine program, demonstrate financial hardship, and not hold another scholarship the Dean considers similar. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need, the strength of a personal statement explaining how the scholarship will assist completion of the Doctor of Medicine, and any other matter the selection committee considers relevant to future success in study.