McColl Family Rural Medical Scholarship

The McColl Family Rural Medical Scholarship is part of the Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships Scheme at The University of Queensland. Established in 2024 through a gift from Professor Geoff McColl under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative, this scholarship aims to increase access to tertiary education and ease the financial burden for students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program at UQ. The scholarship provides financial assistance to full-time students in the Doctor of Medicine program who can demonstrate financial hardship. Preference is given to applicants from Regional, Rural or Remote Areas who show the greatest merit. The selection process considers demonstrated financial need, the strength of the personal statement demonstrating how the scholarship will assist completion of the Doctor of Medicine, and other relevant factors. Applicants must complete an online application form through Student Hub and provide a personal statement (maximum 250 words) outlining their background, circumstances, financial need, and attempts to overcome their difficulties.