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Dr Nichola Davis Scholarship

Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships

This scholarship will open on 17 July 2024.

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Enrolment status
Current UQ student
Student type
Domestic
Study level
Postgraduate coursework
Study area
Health and medicine
Scholarship focus
Financial hardship
Scholarship value
4,500
Scholarship duration
1 year
Number awarded
one
Applications open
17 July 2024
Applications close
6 August 2024

This scholarship is part of the Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships Scheme.

See all scholarships in this scheme.

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.

How to apply

Apply using the online application form.

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.

Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.

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 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 Protection Society team. Nichola supported the community in Cairns and had a connection to the regions.

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