Partial Master's Degree

Karl Kessler Memorial Prize at The University of Queensland 2026

University of Queensland (UQ)

Award

Partial

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Karl Kessler Memorial Prize at The University of Queensland is offered by the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia. It provides partial funding of AUD 1,500 to Masters students in Medicine (MBBS/MD) who have completed an elective in clinical infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, or public health. The prize was founded in 1992 as a memorial to Karl Kessler, a University medical student who passed away in 1989 during his last year of studies due to an infectious condition. To be eligible, candidates must be pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree and have completed an elective in clinical infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, or public health, or other fields linked to infectious illnesses. The prize is open to all nationals and can be used at the University of Queensland. Applications are submitted online by the deadline, and require a 500-word essay summarizing your elective experiences, including your interest in infectious diseases and the benefits of the elective to your future aspirations.

Eligibility

Candidates must be pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree.
Applicants must have completed an elective in clinical infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, or public health, among other fields linked to infectious illnesses.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline.
Open to all nationals.

Benefits

The successful candidate is awarded AUD 1,500.

How to apply

Apply online by filling out the application form.
Submit a 500-word or less essay summarizing your experiences with electives, including your interest in infectious diseases (clinical infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, or public health) and the benefits of the elective to your future aspirations.
Ensure your application is submitted by the deadline.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/karl-kessler-memorial-prize