Manoharan Family Medical Scholarship

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

State University

The university of Queensland Australia

Area

Australia

Host Country

Australia

Deadline

06 Aug 2024

Study level

Postgraduate

Opportunity type

Scholarships , Fellowships , Grants

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Enrolment status: Current UQ student

Student type: Domestic

Study level: Postgraduate coursework

Study level: Health and medicine

Scholarship focus: Financial hardship

Scholarship value: 4,500

Scholarship duration: 1 year

Number awarded: one

Applications open: 17 July 2024

Eligibility:

You're eligibile if you:

are enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Medicine
can demonstrate financial hardship
do not hold another scholarship the Dean considers similar.

Selection criteria:

We'll consider:

demonstrated financial need
strength of your personal statement demonstrating how the scholarship will assist the completion of the Doctor of Medicine
any other matter the selection committee considers relevant to your future success in your study.

About this 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 Shobhan Manoharan is a UQ Class of 1999 Medical School graduate, a Specialist Dermatologist and medical entrepreneur in the space of Dermatology, Telehealth and Pharmacy. Dr Patricia Manoharan holds a UQ Doctor of Philosophy (2013) and has managed and developed some of Australia’s largest dermatology clinics.

Drs Shobhan and Patricia Manoharan are passionate about medical education and reducing barriers to medical treatment for people living outside metropolitan areas. This scholarship has been created to support medical students who are experiencing financial hardship, and is a lasting legacy and testament to their generosity and commitment to the health of all Australians.