Overview
Kenneth McConnell was a Hobart-based psychiatrist killed in a rock climbing accident on Mt Wellington in January 2006. His father, the late Kennedy McConnell, endowed this bursary to support medical students with a passion for the outdoors.
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Eligibility
- Available to a student entering any of the final three years of the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine degree in Semester 1, 2027, and who has a passion for outdoor pursuits and an interest in psychiatry.
- The scholarship will support a student who:
- is eligible to undertake a rotation or elective in psychiatry in the M3N course;
- can demonstrate an interest in psychiatry; and
- can demonstrate a strong interest in outdoor pursuits.
On-going Eligibility
- Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester
Amount
$5,000
Duration
One year
Opening Date
28 August 2026
Closing Date
27 November 2026
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Open
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