This bursary is intended for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander woman who is enrolled in an Australian medical degree or course or is a recent Medical Graduate.
The bursary will provide the recipient with a financial contribution to attend an event to enable professional development, recognition, networking, academic advancement, and leadership opportunity, with a focus on issues related to Indigenous Medicine and Education, Women in Medicine, Ethics, Leadership and/or Governance
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.
Mater is a Catholic not-for-profit ministry of Mercy Partners. Mater is guided by the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy who established Mater in 1906. More than 100 years later, this tradition of care-grounded in Mercy Values – remains at Mater’s core today.
QMWS and Mater, as part of their commitment to reconciliation and the Makarrata Commission would like to encourage and empower a female medical graduate who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, to further their medical career and/or leadership aspirations. This bursary is one step in a broader goal of the QMWS and Mater – to advance the parity of representation of First Nations Peoples in the Australian medical workforce, and in its leadership.
Mater and QMWS would like to learn from their experiences, and as such. Feedback after the event would be greatly appreciated but is not required. 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.
This application can also be used, with the applicant’s permission, to be considered for a Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary in the same year, that is awarded nationally during NAIDOC week (see afmw.org.au/2023-purple-bush-medicine-leaves-bursaries-recipients-announced-in-naidoc-week)
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
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.
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.
Please note, you may be eligible for more than one bursary. You are also welcome to apply for more than one bursary.
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Kathy Cavanagh AM
NCWQ Bursary Program Manager
We welcome enquiries from potential bursary partners and bursary applicants. Please contact the NCWQ Bursary Program Manager, Kathy Cavanagh AM.