Randall Silcock Scholarship

The Randall Silcock Scholarship is part of the Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships Scheme at the University of Queensland. Established in 2022 and maintained by an endowment from the estate of the late Randall Gilbert Silcock, this scholarship provides financial support to students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program who are experiencing financial hardship. The scholarship awards at least $4,500 annually (limited to the annual income from the fund) to help students complete their medical studies. Two scholarships are awarded each year for a duration of one year. The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students who are enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Medicine program at UQ. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide a personal statement outlining their background, circumstances, financial need, and attempts to overcome their difficulties. Selection is based on demonstrated financial need, academic achievement in Doctor of Medicine coursework, the strength of the personal statement, and other factors the selection committee considers relevant to future study success. Applicants cannot hold another scholarship that the Dean considers similar.