James Cook University Lucy Le's Wish Oncology Conference Grant 2026

Le Koeniger, baptised under the name “Lucy”, was born in Malaysia and upon graduating devoted her time to teaching, and helping students in her community, to nurture the next generation. Whilst travelling abroad she met her husband, Ray Koeniger, and later moved to Australia; her home for over 60 years. Lucy Le inspired friends and family with her selflessness. She was a quiet but firm supporter of those in need, and would never place herself first, even after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, instead opting to support researchers in their search for a cure. Her wish was to help create a world where no one would have to lose a loved one to cancer through improving early detection and treatment methods. It is for this wish that the Oncology Conference Grant has been set up to provide access to education opportunities for future medical professionals. It is our hope that through this grant that Lucy Le’s passion for education and selflessness will inspire future generations to make her wish a reality.

• Table of Content
• About James Cook University
• Lucy Le's Wish Oncology Conference Grant Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Lucy Le's Wish Oncology Conference Grant Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Lucy Le's Wish Oncology Conference Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Lucy Le's Wish Oncology Conference Grant Undergraduate Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Lucy Le's Wish Oncology Conference Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Lucy Le's Wish Oncology Conference Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

• The value of the scholarship shall be $2,000 paid into your IRA/Student Research account upon receipt of confirmation of your conference attendance.
• If you do not have a IRA/Student Research account one will be established for you.

Requirements for Lucy Le's Wish Oncology Conference Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

The Lucy Le's Wish Oncology Conference Grant is open for you to apply if you:

• Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident or International Student
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at James Cook University (including higher degree by research).
  • Enrolled full time or part time at either Cairns or Townsville campus.
• Applicants must have a link to oncology in their undergraduate degree or research project.
  • Are prepared to supply a student report after conference attendance for donor.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Lucy Le's Wish Oncology Conference Grant Undergraduate Scholarship

The Selection Criteria are:

1. Academic merit / research record (40%)
2. Planned use of funds which is rigorous, achievable, and/or compatible with scholarship purpose (30%)
3. The contribution the proposed activity to students learning or research (20%)
4. Level of participation candidate will have in the conference (10%)

Documents Required for Application

Applications must be submitted on the official application form no later than the date set by the Selection Committee for the year in which the award is to be made.

Applicants must submit with the official form, where appropriate:

• Proof of conference registration.
• A copy of your academic record.
• Proposed budget for conference attendance, including reasonable travel expenses, incidentals and conference fees, each expense should be itemised separately.
• A written statement outlining:
  1. Your links to oncology
  2. How this area of medical research is important to you; and
  3. Discussion around the level of participation applicant will have in the conference (eg. Planned agenda/sessions to attend, any speaking engagements, presentations, workshops, networking opportunities, etc).
• If applicable, list and links to any publications you have been an author on.
• If applicable, a copy of your abstract/presentation submitted to conference if you are doing more than just attending.

Applications submitted without the relevant documentation will not be considered.

The applicant authorises the Selection Committee to make such enquiries as to the applicant’s good character and suitability to receive the grant, which includes authorisation for the Selection Committee to examine the applicant’s academic record and seek opinions from relevant members of the academic staff of this University or any other academic institution.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit JCU scholarship webpage.