Featured byUniversity of Queensland
Overview
Scholarship type
Need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$4,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
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 to assist the next generation of medical students overcome financial obstacles to achieve their career goals. As a psychiatrist, Professor Emmerson was the Executive Director for Mental Health Services at the Royal Brisbane Woman’s Hospital and later Metro North Health from 1997-2022. He was also Queensland’s first Chief Psychiatrist from 1991- 1994.
Benefits
At least $4,500, but limited to the annual income from the fund.
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are enrolled full-time in year 1 of the Doctor of Medicine
- can demonstrate financial hardship
- do not hold another scholarship the Dean considers similar.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
06 Aug 2026
You'll need to provide a personal statement (of no more than 250 words) outlining:
your background and circumstances
your financial need
your attempts to mitigate or overcome your difficulties
how the scholarship will assist you in the completion of the Doctor of Medicine.