Otto and Joan Hirschfeld Scholarship in Medicine at University of Queensland 2025

Otto and Joan Hirschfeld Scholarship in Medicine at University of Queensland 2025

The Otto and Joan Hirschfeld Scholarship in Medicine at University of Queensland 2025 is offered for Medicine (MBBS/MD) degree in the field of Medicine. This scholarship provides partial funding worth AUD 4,500 to successful candidates. The scholarship was established by Dr. Brian Hirschfeld through the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match to honour the memory of his parents, with Dr. Otto Hirschfeld having served as Chancellor of the University from 1953 to 1957.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are eligible if they meet the following criteria:

• Are enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Medicine program.
• Can demonstrate financial hardship.
• Do not hold another scholarship considered similar by the Dean.

Application Process

Eligible students should apply by completing an online application form and including a personal statement (up to 250 words) that outlines:

• Their background and circumstances.
• Their financial need.
• Their efforts to address or overcome their challenges.

The application deadline for the 2025 cycle is listed as Expired. However, interested students can access the official application form through the University of Queensland scholarship portal. Successful candidates will receive a partial amount of AUD 4,500 to support their medical studies.

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