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Emmerson Family Medical Scholarship

Medical Student Financial Aid Scholarships
Enrolment status
Current UQ student
Student type
Domestic, International
Study level
Postgraduate coursework
Study area
Health and medicine
Scholarship focus
Financial hardship
Scholarship value
$4500
Scholarship duration
Up to 4 years
Number awarded
1
Applications open
17 July 2026
Applications close
6 August 2026

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

See all scholarships in this scheme.

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.

How to apply

Apply using the application form in Student Hub (student login required).

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.

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

Selection criteria

We'll consider:

  • demonstrated financial need
  • academic achievement undertaken to date in the Doctor of Medicine
  • 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 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 established this annual scholarship to assist the next generation of medical students overcome financial obstacles to achieve their career goals. As a psychiatrist, Professor Emmerson has been the Executive Director for Mental Health Services since 1997. He was also Queensland’s first Chief Psychiatrist from 1991-1994.

Rules

Contact

Desirée George

Scholarship and Awards Coordinator