Medicine & health scholarships in Australia
Australian scholarships in medicine & health. (610 scholarships, 572 currently open.)
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Alliance for Healthy Ageing (AHA) in Western Queensland - PhD or MPhil Top-Up Scholarship
Supervisor: Professor Claire Jackson Associate supervisor: Dr Caroline Nicholson The AHA aims to prevent, delay or reverse frailty in the community. Utilising a multidisciplinary, integrated, digitall…
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Charles M. Lilley Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2025 and is supported from funds held on trust by Perpetual Trustee Company Limited (Perpetual), from the Will of the late Charles Mitford Lilley, who was a medical…
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Research project scholarship
This scholarship supports you to complete a higher degree by research while focusing on a specific project. Explore the projects to find one that suits your research interests. View all projects avail…
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Michael Nefedov PhD Scholarship
Through his gift, Michael Nefedov wishes to support teaching and research at UQ through a PhD top-up scholarship for a candidate undertaking cancer research.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Scholarships
These scholarships include a living stipend to support you as you complete a research project for your Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy or a research-focused professional doctorate at UQ.
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ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures Top-Up Scholarship
The Indigenous Futures Centre is excited to support the next generation of Indigenous researchers. In addition to offering an attractive top-up scholarship and research support funds, the Centre provi…
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Jillian Segal Scientia Scholarship - Term 1, 2027
The UNSW Scientia Scholarships Program is open to recent high school leavers commencing an undergraduate coursework degree in Term 1, 2027. The program recognises exceptional academic achievement and …
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Fellowship support scheme scholarships
These scholarships are funded by the Australian Government to assist PhD students with their living costs and tuition fees.
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Queensland Academy of Sport Top Up Scholarships
The UQ and QAS are awarding up to 8 research scholarships (commencement 2024-2027) to fast track sport innovation ahead of Brisbane 2032. Students from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged to a…
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Yiu-Cheung Medical Scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to award a scholarship to a student enrolled through the Gateway Medicine Pathway or any successor scholarship scheme at UNSW for students from disadvantaged backgrou…
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Dyno Nobel Indigenous Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2021 by Dyno Nobel (formerly Incitec Pivot) to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who face financial hardship. Preference is given to students s…
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Ethos Orthodontics Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2023 through a generous gift from Ethos Orthodontics to support final year students undertaking an orthodontics field of study within the Doctor of Clinical Dentist…
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UNSW Engineering Rural Scholarships Program for Students Commencing Term 1, 2027
The Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarships Program aims to assist high-achieving students from rural or isolated areas commencing studies in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW. Rural Scholarships a…
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Danielle Sirmai Memorial Award
The Danielle Sirmai Memorial Award is a travel award for an international internship, mooting program or a Learning Abroad Exchange or Short Course/Program. It is expected that the award will promote …
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Douglas H.K. Lee Family Scholarship
This scholarship was founded in 1987 by a series of gifts from Dr D. H. K. Lee, Foundation Professor of Physiology at UQ.
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William Nathaniel Robertson Scholarship
The scholarship was founded in 1984 by a bequest of $10,000 under the will of Clara Joan Roe, in memory of her father, William Nathaniel Robertson, Vice-Chancellor of the University 1926-1938.
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John Hirshman Endowed Travel Award
This Award was established to encourage final year students in the UNSW Bachelor of Medicine (BMed) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) program to undertake study related to health and/ or medical practices i…
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CRC TiME Top-Up Scholarship
The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) offers scholarships of up to 3.5 years duration to eligible higher degree research (HDR) students who participate in …
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Dr Alan Lan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Indigenous Health Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2013 and maintained by the Alan Lan Van Tran and Minh Ha Tran Family Endowment Fund.
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Eric Joseph & Kathleen Anne Barbach Bursary
Established in 2023 and maintained by an annual gift from an endowment established within the Perpetual Foundation in the memory of Eric Joseph and Kathleen Anne Barbach.
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St John's College Doug Porter Health Sciences Residential Scholarship
Established in 2022 by St John's College and a group of peers of Doug Porter, under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. The annual distributions of the endowment support a student experien…
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Sir Rupert Myers Scholarship
The Sir Rupert Myers Scholarship aims to encourage students to undertake an undergraduate degree in the School of Materials Science and Engineering.
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Pang Shuk Keung and Ng Yee Tak Award in Medicine
The purpose of the Award is to encourage students to undertake study in an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Medicine & Health at UNSW.
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BlueCare Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 2026 and is maintained by an annual gift from BlueCare. BlueCare is one of Queensland's largest providers of in-home care, residential aged care and retirement livi…
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John Nesbit Scholarship for Biomedical Sciences
Established in 2023 from the bequest of John Nesbit.
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Medical Student Indigenous Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2011 by 26 individual donations.
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Pomfrey Medical Trust Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1991 by a $5,000 bequest from George Henry Pomfrey.
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Siggins Miller Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2002 and is maintained by the income from a gift of $30,000 from Siggins Miller Consultants.
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Dr Gordon and Mrs Joan Colditz Scholarship
The Scholarship was established in 2018 by Dr Graham Colditz. In 2023, an additional gift was matched under The Queensland Commitment. Dr Colditz created the Scholarship in memory of his late father, …
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McColl Family Medical Scholarship
Established in 2023 under the Queensland Commitment initiative and maintained by the income from a gift of $50,000 by the McColl Family.
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Newmont Mining Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2011 and is maintained by an annual gift from Newmont Australia.
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Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Research Top-Up Scholarships
The UQ Poche Centre brings together Indigenous and health expertise across the University, and works collaboratively with Indigenous community organisations and health providers, on improving health o…
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Charles Ferdinand Marks and Elizabeth Gray Marks Prize
Established in 1978 by a bequest to the University of Queensland of $2,000 by Miss Edris Marie Blanche Marks as a memorial to her parents Charles Ferdinand Marks and Elizabeth Gray Marks.
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Dr Paul Stuart McCarthy Memorial Prize
Established in 2008 and maintained by the income from a donation of $25,000 by Mrs Haila McCarthy on behalf of her family, in memory of her son Dr Paul Stuart McCarthy.
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Don and Tina Hamson Indigenous Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2021 by Dr Don Hamson (Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) '84 and Doctor of Philosophy '93) to honour his late wife (Tina Hamson). The scholarship supports Aboriginal a…
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Professor Bryan Emmerson Medical Scholarship
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, …
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Academic Achievement Award (AAA) - 2027
The Academic Achievement Award (AAA) has been established to encourage academically gifted students who have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification from NSW and ACT high schools to undertake un…
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The Palmer | Starkoff Regional Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in 2016 by donations from Jodi Palmer and Paul Starkoff.
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Pfizer Australia Prize
Established in 1941 and maintained by a fund of $600 established by gifts from Parke-Davis & Company. Parke Davis has subsequently been absorbed by Pfizer Australia.
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Karl Kessler Memorial Prize
Established in 1992 in memory of Karl Kessler a medical student of the University who died from an infectious disease in 1989 while in his final year of study. Maintained by the income from a fund con…
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Sum, Wing and Leong Fong Prize in Radiology
The Sum, Wing and Leong Fong Prize in Radiology was established in 2020. Professor Kwun Fong, along with the Fong and Franz families, wishes to honour the memory of UQ alumnus Dr Sum Fong, a radiologi…
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Dr Senthil Vasan Rural Medical Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the Award is to support medical students entering their 4th year in a rural general practice.
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Music and Cultural History
This scholarship provides financial support to a Master of Philosophy, PhD or Doctor of Musical Arts student undertaking research as part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship Proj…
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CA Coghlan and AN Littlejohn Scholarship for the Juris Doctor
This scholarship aims to assist students with an unconditional offer into the Juris Doctor (JD) Program. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
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Wigram Allen Scholarship Juris Doctor Award
The Wigram Allen Scholarship aims to encourage the study of law by providing commencing scholarships for the Juris Doctor program. Learn more.
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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Doctoral Research Travel Grant Scheme
This scholarship aims to support PhD students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences to undertake primary research outside of Sydney.
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Arthur Macquarie Travelling Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance to PhD or Doctor of Arts students to travel to Italy or other places known for their artistic achievement.
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William Ritchie Research Scholarship in Classics
Provides financial assistance to research students, recent PhD recipients, post-doctoral researchers and academics planning to travel to the University of Cambridge to undertake research in the Classi…
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The Armin Roth Scholarship in Dentistry
This scholarship was founded in 2017 from a donation from the Trustee for the Henry Schein Regional Trust. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
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GS Caird Scholarship in Dentistry
This scholarship was founded from a donation from Elizabeth Richardson Caird in memory of her late father GS Caird. Learn more.
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Alice Siu Medicine Scholarship
Established in 2026 through a gift from Simon and Alice Siu, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative.
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Avant Foundation Medical Scholarship
Established in 2026 through a gift from Avant Services Co Pty Ltd to support students enrolled in UQ's Doctor of Medicine program at the Medical School who are experiencing financial hardship.
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Bundaberg Rural Health Scholarship
Established in 2024 from multiple donors to provide financial support to students undertaking studies at the Bundaberg Regional Clinical Unit.
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Class of 1973 Medicine Scholarship
Established in 2024 through a gift from multiple donors from the Faculty of Medicine Class of 1973, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholar…
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Class of 1980 Medicine Scholarship
Established in 2026 through a gift from the Faculty of Medicine Class of 1980 together with Alumni Friends under The Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative. The 1980 class cohort are very …
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Class of 1981 Medical Scholarship
Established in 2024 from multiple donors who graduated in 1981 from the Medical School at the University of Queensland. The Class of 1981 are a group of proud and passionate alumni who seek to break d…
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Clifford and Susan Crittenden Medical Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Susan Crittenden under the Queensland Commitment match initiative. Susan feels passionate about creating opportunities for students to become doctors to ensure the sustainabilit…
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Crawford Family Scholarship
Established in 2024 through a gift from the Crawford family under The Queensland Commitment. The Crawford family grew up in Baralaba, Central Queensland and Rockhampton was the nearest major city. Glo…
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Dr Charles Thelander Medicine Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Dr Rodney Thelander to pay tribute to this grandfather Dr Charles Thelander. Dr Charles Thelander, grew up on a small farm in Yangan near Warwick. Through hard work and persever…
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Dr David Perel Medical Scholarship
Established in 2019 by Dr (Ivan) David Perel who received his medical degree from The University of Queensland, as did his three children. He and his late wife Margaret, have given philanthropically t…
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Dr Nichola Davis Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Medical Indemnity Protection Society in honour and recognition of Dr Nichola Davis for the incredible contribution made to Medicine and the long service to the Medical Indemnity…
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Dr Philip Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2024 through a gift from Helen Tanner, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative. The scholarship honours…
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Drs Donald and Isobel Perry-Keene Family Scholarship
Established in 2020 by Drs Donald and the late Isobel Perry-Keene through their generosity and belief in supporting others. Both are UQ Class of 1966 medical school graduates who have a long history o…
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Elizabeth Usher and Sadie Philcox Scholarship in Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy
Established in 2025 thanks to support from the School of Health and Rehabiltation Sciences, Alumni Friends, and generous community members to support students from diverse backgrounds and to build a s…
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Emmerson Family Medical Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Professor Brett Emmerson AM and Mrs Alanna Emmerson. Professor Emmerson is a Class of 1979 UQ medical graduate. He and his wife Alanna wish to establish this annual scholarship …
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Faculty of Medicine Medical Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2018 and is funded by multiple donors who have contributed to the Medicine Scholarship Endowment Fund.
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Frazer Family Foundation Scholarship in Medicine
Established in 2019 by the Frazer Family Foundation under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. As Co-Chairs of the 'Not if, when' …
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Gough Family Scholarship for Medical Education
Established in 2019 by Professor Ian Gough AM and Dr Ruth Gough under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. Both Professor Gough an…
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Joan Lawrence AM Scholarship Endowment
Established in 2020 as part of the UQ Giving Society's "The Next Million Dollar Project". Along with seed-funding provided by Alumni Friends, Adjunct Professor Joan Lawrence AM donated funds to establ…
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Lynette Wo Scholarship
This scholarship has been established in memory of Lynette Wei Hung Wo by family and friends. The scholarship was established to encourage research into rare cancers, particularly mucosal melanoma in …
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Manoharan Family Medical Scholarship
Established in 2023 by Drs Shobhan and Patricia Manoharan under The Queensland Commitment match initiative and maintained by income from the Manoharan Family Medical Scholarship endowment fund. Dr Sho…
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McColl Family Rural Medical Scholarship
Established in 2024 through a gift from Professor Geoff McColl under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. Professor Geoff McColl, his wife Kathy, and their family wish to set up an endowed …
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Otto and Joan Hirschfeld Scholarship in Medicine
Established in 2022 by Dr Brian Hirschfeld under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match. Dr Brian Hirschfeld wishes to commemorate the memory of his parents. His father Dr Otto Hirschfeld was Cha…
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Professor Victoria Atkinson Medical Student Scholarship
Established in 2020 by Professor Victoria Atkinson under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. Associate Professor Victoria Atkinson was a UQ Class of 1998 MBBS graduate and senior staff spe…
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Randall Silcock Scholarship
Established in 2022 and maintained by an endowment from the estate of the late Randall Gilbert Silcock.