McColl Family Rural Medical Scholarship

The McColl Family Rural Medical Scholarship provides financial assistance to medical students experiencing financial hardship at the University of Queensland. This scholarship was established in 2024 through a gift from Professor Geoff McColl under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. Professor McColl, his wife Kathy, and their family created this endowed scholarship to increase access to tertiary education and ease the financial burden for students entering or enrolled in the medical program at UQ. The scholarship is part of the Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships Scheme and aims to support the completion of the Doctor of Medicine program. Preference is given to applicants from Regional, Rural or Remote Areas showing the greatest merit, reflecting the scholarship's focus on supporting students from rural backgrounds pursuing medical education.