The program aims to help offset the cost-of-living crisis for students as they complete their studies.
The Australian Medical Association’s Queensland branch has awarded four medical students a scholarship of $10,000 to assist in the continuation of their studies.
The cost-of-living crisis has put financial pressure on Australians across the board, and students are no exception.
AMA Queensland Foundation Chair Dr Dilip Dhupelia said the scholarships were a valuable support for the students.
“Without financial support, some medical students experience hardship significant enough to threaten their ability to complete their studies, and this is a need the Foundation seeks to fill with our scholarship program,” he said in a statement.
“This year we were again overwhelmed with applications from deserving medical students, and it was an incredibly difficult task to narrow down our support to just four recipients.
“With rising living costs, many medical students are doing it tougher than ever, and we are grateful to be able to help even a handful of individuals continue their journey.”
Dr Dhupelia said it was an “honour to award the scholarships to these four individuals who have continued through significant personal, financial and medical hurdles”.
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“Their demonstrated passion for medicine and resilience will no doubt have a wonderful flow-on effect for the Queensland communities they eventually go on to serve.”
The scholarships were funded via donations at the AMA Queensland End of Financial Year Scholarship appeal last year, with the AMA extending its appreciation for contributions.
However, the peak body acknowledged that while the scholarships would help the awarded students finish their studies, there was an evident need for expansion of the scholarship program.
The foundation has now launched its 2025 End of Financial Year tax appeal to raise funds for next year’s scholarship recipients.
“The Foundation is hoping to offer three or more Medical Student Scholarships in 2026 with your support. We are seeking donations through this year’s appeal,” Dr Dhupelia said.
“The scholarships were made possible thanks to the generosity of AMA Queensland Foundation donors during our annual End of Financial Year Scholarship appeal.
“I want to thank every person who donated in 2024 – your support has made a meaningful impact on these recipients.”
