Scholarship

Rockhampton Rural Health Scholarship

The University of Queensland Original Source
Award

A$4,500 - A$4,500

Deadline

Aug 06, 2026

Due in 157 days
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Rockhampton Rural Health Scholarship is part of the Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships Scheme at The University of Queensland. Established in 2022 from the Executive Dean's Emerging Priority's Fund, this scholarship provides financial support to students undertaking studies at the Rockhampton Regional Clinical Unit. The scholarship is designed to assist Doctor of Medicine students who are experiencing financial hardship while pursuing clinical placements in rural health settings. The scholarship aims to support students who have an interest in pursuing a career in rural medicine, helping to address healthcare workforce needs in regional areas. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Medicine program and undertaking a placement at the Rockhampton Regional Clinical Unit for more than one year.

Duration 12 - 13 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Residency
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Priority for
rural

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter certifications

Review process

Applications are assessed based on evidence of financial need and strength of personal statement showing interest in pursuing a career in rural medicine. If two applicants have equal merit, preference is given to the applicant with greatest financial need.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • geographic_restrictions