Student scholarships supporting dreams

With the support and generosity of our philanthropic donors, UQ student scholarships transform lives by helping the next generation of health professionals reach their full potential.

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Abigail Joseph – Dr David Perel Medical Scholarship (2021)

“I’m really interested in public and rural health and I’m looking towards a potential career in general practice within a regional community. But I’m also hoping to make an impact towards broader health outcomes through advising health policy.

I’m incredibly grateful to the donor, as the scholarship funds will help reduce most of the financial stress involved with medical school. It will also allow me to take on board more opportunities, such as a two-week placement in Goondiwindi which I’ll be able to do later this year.”

Thank you to Dr David Perel for supporting this scholarship.

L to R: Professor Ian Gough AM, Dr Ruth Gough, Paraskevi Georgiou, Benjamin Perry.

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Benjamin Perry – Gough Family Scholarship for Medical Education (2021)

“Having just completed my first year of medical school, I am more excited than ever at the opportunity I have been given to become a doctor. In a previous career, before applying to medical school, I completed a business degree and worked as a marketing consultant at a top-tier firm. At the end of 2018, I decided to take the risk, quit my career in marketing and study for the GAMSAT to hopefully pursue a career as a doctor, and I haven’t looked back since.

This award allows me to maintain my independence and focus on my studies, without having to divide my time between study and work as much as I would have.”

Paraskevi Georgiou – Gough Family Scholarship for Medical Education (2021)

“I grew up in Greece, came to Australia for high school and completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science for my undergraduate degree. I have been working in hospitality since I was 14 years old and tutoring since I was 19 years old.

I am so grateful to have been chosen for this award and it has made a huge difference for me. The heavy weight of living from pay to pay has lifted, and I am able to breathe more deeply. I have yet to decide what direction I wish to take in my profession. I entered medicine with the drive to pursue paediatrics but I have recently been really drawn to critical care.”

Thank you to Professor Ian Gough AM and Dr Ruth Gough for supporting these scholarships.

Meg Welsh – Medical Endowment Scholarship

“I would like to express my immense gratitude for the wonderful support provided to me through the Scholarship. It is extremely generous, and I am humbled to be granted such aid. I have completed my final year of the Doctor of Medicine and I accepted an intern position at Redcliffe Hospital.

Alongside my seven years of study, I worked part-time jobs to support myself. The final year of medical school was extremely difficult to balance a more demanding placement schedule and individual study with working enough to pay rent. This prompted me to finally reach out for help. This scholarship provided me the opportunity to continue my dedication towards my medical career.”

Thank you to the many generous donors who support this scholarship.