Queensland Medical Women's Society (QMWS) Bursary

About This Bursary

Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) Bursary

Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) was founded in 1929 with the aim to further the professional development of Medical Women by education, research and improvement of professional opportunities. Existing almost 100 years, QMWS continues to promote the health and welfare of all Australians, particularly women and children.

QMWS strongly supports professional development, including participating in international conferences, networking with both medical and women’s groups, and mentoring opportunities to further members’ aspirations in the medical field.

The bursary is intended to assist the recipient to attend, present or participate Medical Women’s event or another Conference, particularly where the topic is relevant to medical women, women’s health issues, social issues relevant to women’s health or leadership by women.

Suggested meetings / conferences are listed below, and include events associated nationally with the Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW) and globally, with Medical Women’s International Society (either the global triennial, or regional meeting).

Preference/priority will be given to applicants where the attendance and/or invitation to present has been confirmed, with documentation to support this, and an explanation as to how the Bursary will assist this opportunity.

It is hoped that the recipient of the Bursary will also receive financial and non-financial benefits through their connection with this Bursary and QMWS, such as mentoring and engagement with a diversity of medical women and their interests.

Examples of conferences and meetings that may be relevant (but not exclusive to) include:

Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA) National Convention, annually
Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA) Global Health Conference, annually
Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) Conference, annually
Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Biannual Connection meetings
Relevant Australasian Specialist College Events for example
- Rural Doctors Association Queensland (RDAQ) Conference
- Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners Convention (annually)
Professional development workshops, for example, for Leadership in the Medical Workforce and Curriculum Vitae Writing Courses
Rural Doctors Association (Queensland or National) Conferences and Workshops
AMA Junior Doctor, Doctor in Training, regional national or international Workshops and Conferences
Doctors Health Conferences, local, regional or national
Digital Media Training and Professional Development
Doctors for the Environment Australia Conferences
Commission of the Status of Women, New York as AFMW Delegate, annually in February
WHO World Health Assembly Geneva, annually in May
MWIA Triennial Conference
MWIA Regional Conference e.g. Western Pacific
WHO World Health Assembly, Geneva, annually in May
Professional development workshops, for example, for Leadership in the Medical Workforce

Important - Please Read

Important Dates

Saturday 21st March 2026 – Applications open.
Monday 4th May 2026 – Applications close. Applications emailed or post-marked after that date will not be considered.
Monday 8th June 2026 – All applicants will be advised of the selection panel’s decision after 8th June 2026. Please note that no correspondence will be entered into for feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
The Bursary Presentation will be held on Saturday 27th June 2026 @ 2pm at Women’s College, University of Queensland. We welcome the attendance of the successful recipient of each bursary to this function, where there will be the opportunity to meet your sponsor and other bursary recipients.

Important Information

2 Step Process

There are two key steps to apply for this bursary:

Step 1 – Check Eligibility and

Step 2 – Submit An Application – this occurs on the Zealous platform. You will be provided with a link at the end of the eligibility check. You will be asked to create a Zealous account with your name and email before you can proceed.

To be eligible to apply for this bursary, you must meet each of the specified Eligibility Criteria and be able to address the Selection criteria (as listed in Step 1 below).

The Selection Criteria is used to assess your application.

In Step 2 of the process, you will be provided with helpful hints to complete your application.

You are invited to Start Step 1 – Check Eligibility

Please Note

1. You may apply for more than one bursary if you meet the relevant criteria. A separate application is required for each bursary.

2. Preference will be given to applicants who have not been a previous recipient in the NCWQ Bursary Program.

Confidentiality

The details which you provide in the application are held in strict confidence and are accessed only by the Bursary Selection Panel members of the National Council of Women of Queensland Inc (“NCWQ”) Bursary Program and the Bursary Sponsor. Information contained in the application is to only be used for the purpose of administration of the NCWQ Bursary Program. The information will not be disclosed to any third party without prior written permission from the Applicant.