Professor Bryan Emmerson Medical Scholarship

The Professor Bryan Emmerson Medical Scholarship is a financial aid scholarship offered through the University of Queensland's Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships Scheme. This scholarship was established in 2019 by Mrs Elva Emmerson and her sons, Professor William (Brett) Emmerson and Professor Stephen Emmerson, in honour of their husband and father, Emeritus Professor Bryan Emmerson, AO, who served as Head of the Department of Medicine at UQ and Foundation Professor of Medicine at the Princess Alexandra Hospital for nearly 10 years. The scholarship is designed to support students enrolled full-time in year 1 of the Doctor of Medicine program who can demonstrate financial hardship. Recipients may receive at least $9,000 annually, limited to the annual income from the endowment fund, for up to 4 years of study. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need, academic achievement in the Doctor of Medicine program, and the strength of the applicant's personal statement demonstrating how the scholarship will assist in completing their degree.