Rockhampton Rural Health Scholarship

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.