THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Foundation has announced the launch of the Hugh and Mary Darragh Postgraduate Scholarship, with expressions of interest now formally open.
A national initiative that supports pharmacists advancing their clinical expertise through postgraduate study focused on improving disease-state management, the scholarship provides successful applicants with up to $10,000.
Hugh and Mary Darragh had a rich family history in pharmacy, with Hugh also being a pharmacist.
The couple dedicated their legacy to supporting future pharmacists, establishing a Trust to fund postgraduate education in pharmacy or medicine to be administered by the Pharmaceutical Society of Queensland (PSQ), which was transferred to the PSA Foundation.
Assoc Prof Fei Sim, Chair of the PSA Foundation acknowledged the legacy of the PSQ, and stated that as the Trustee of the Hugh and Mary Darragh Trust, the PSA Foundation is honoured to make this scholarship opportunity available.
"Through their generous bequest, Hugh and Mary have left a strong legacy for future pharmacy generations," Assoc Prof Sim said.
"It was their wish to support the education and development of pharmacists, and we are delighted to help honour this wish."
"Quality use of medicines drives everything we do as pharmacists, and I look forward to the scholarship supporting others who are passionate about improving the way medicines are used to manage diseases better as they progress further through their studies," she said.
Expressions of interest close on 31 Jan 2026.
Information on how to apply is available on the PSA Foundation website HERE.
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