March, Kidd, Teo, Thomson, Walsh Dentistry Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2020 to support undergraduate students enrolled in dentistry programs who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship provides at least $4,500 annually, limited to the annual income from the endowment fund. It was created by Dr Sandra March, Dr Bruce Kidd, Dr Hiow Hoong Teo, Associate Professor David Thomson, Dr Monica Thomson and Professor Laurence Walsh AO under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and is maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. The scholarship is awarded to one student per year for a duration of one year. Recipients are selected based on evidence of financial need, personal qualities including leadership potential, and the strength of their personal statement demonstrating how the scholarship funds will assist in completion of their program. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate dentistry program and cannot hold another similar scholarship as determined by the Head of School. Selection criteria include evidence of financial need, personal qualities and leadership potential, the strength of the personal statement, and any other relevant matters that the selection committee considers important to the applicant's future success in the dental profession. The scholarship aims to support students facing financial hardship in completing their dentistry education.