June Howqua Prize

About

Applications are now open for 2018.

Donor: The late June Louise Howqua MBBS (Hons) (1944), MD (1947). June worked for the Queen Victoria Hospital, the only hospital at the time that was run by women, exclusively for women. She maintained close contact with the University until she passed away.

Benefits

The value of the prize is $5,635*

* Final prize value is at the discretion of the June Howqua Prize Committee.

_{Disclaimer: The benefit amount for this award is approximate. It will be confirmed at the time of awarding and determined by the committee according to the terms of the award.}

Eligibility

Awarded to the 'most promising student' enrolled in the final year of the Doctor of Medicine (MD).

The 2018 award is open to Doctor of Medicine students commencing their final-year of study in 2018.

Selection

The final recipient will be selected by the June Howqua Prize Committee.

Applicants will be judged on their answers to the submission questions, their academic record, and level of financial need.

Enquiries

Please contact the MMS Student Awards Officer on mms-studentawards@unimelb.edu.au.

More information

Open to final-year Doctor of Medicine students only.

Recipient

2017 - Melanie Eden

2018 - Shannah Mousaco