Launch of the 2026 QMWS/NCWQ Bursaries
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) is delighted to announce the upcoming launch of the 2026 bursaries, administered through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) Bursary Program.
These bursaries support the career development of female medical students and recent graduates—an enduring partnership that continues to grow in both reach and impact.
The 2026 NCWQ Bursary Program, supported by sponsors including QMWS, offers a diverse range of opportunities to assist Queensland women with educational expenses and attendance at leadership and professional development events.
Among the 35+ bursaries available, five are specifically tailored to medical women through QMWS. Further details for each will become available when applications open on 21 March:
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QMWS & AMA Queensland Professor Tess Cramond Memorial Bursary
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QMWS Quota Brisbane Bursary in Honour of Dr Laurel Macintosh OBE
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QMWS Women in Radiology Bursary, sponsored by Queensland X-Ray
How to Apply
Applicants must meet the following baseline criteria:
- Identify as female
- Be a full-time medical student or recent medical graduate
- Reside in Queensland
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be a student or general member of QMWS
Each bursary has additional specific criteria. To check eligibility, learn more, and apply online, please visit the NCWQ Bursary Program.
Key Dates:
- Applications open: 21st March 2026
- Applications close: 4th May 2026
- Notification of outcomes: After 8th June 2026
- Presentation of bursaries: 27th June 2026
We warmly encourage applications from final-year medical students and recent graduates, particularly those whose careers—or attendance at a key meeting, conference, or course—would be meaningfully supported through a bursary.
Donations to the bursary program are always welcomed and greatly appreciated.
For further information, please visit the NCWQ website or contact Kathy Cavanagh, NCWQ Bursary Manager, at [email protected].