2026Flinders University Lesley Shorne Memorial Scholarship

The Lesley Shorne Memorial Scholarship was established in 2011. The Scholarship will recognise and support a mature age woman in the Doctor of Medicine in a Commonwealth supported place at Flinders University. The Scholarship aims to support a woman who has a demonstrated commitment to improving the well-being of women through their involvement as a volunteer, through work or study in the areas of Health, Education Safety, Social Justice, Poverty or Advocacy. The Lesley Shorne Scholar will be expected to attend an annual event and will have opportunities to participate in a network associated with the Lesley Shorne Scholars. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 2, 2026
• Value$1750 annually
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFlinders University
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• The successful Lesley Shorne Scholar will receive $1750 annually for up to 4 years. 

Requirements

Applicants for the Scholarship must:

• be enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place in the Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University
• be a woman of at least 25 years of age on 1 January of the year the Scholarship is to be awarded
• be able to demonstrate a commitment to improving women’s well-being in specific areas such as Health, Education Safety, Social Justice, Poverty or Advocacy 

Selection Process

The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:

• demonstrated commitment to women’s health and well-being;
• financial need and/or example of an obstacle overcome in order to commence or continue with their studies

All applications deemed eligible will be assessed against these criteria by a panel consisting of representatives from the College of Medicine and Public Health and the family of Dr Lesley Shorne.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit Flinders University scholarship webpage.