New scholarship for Ulster University’s School of Medicine announced by Gray’s Communications

In a move to invest in the future of the North-West and support local talent, Gray’s Communications has announced a new scholarship to fully fund an MBBS medical degree at Ulster University’s Derry~Londonderry campus.

Covering the full cost of tuition and living expenses for the recipient throughout their studies, the scholarship aims to encourage aspiring doctors from the North-West to study and build their careers locally. This initiative supports the region’s projected growth, driven by progress in both the local City Deal and the expansion of the Derry~Londonderry Campus. The investment not only highlights the growing importance of the campus for the North-West region but also aims to help address the challenges of medical recruitment and retention locally.

Chris Gray, Chief Executive of Gray’s Communications, said:

“Derry has always had a wealth of talent and potential, but too often, our young people feel they need to leave to find opportunities elsewhere. By funding this scholarship, we’re making a clear statement that there is a future here, and we are committed to retaining the region’s brightest minds. This initiative also closely aligns with the NI Executive’s call for universities and private businesses to collaborate in building a stronger society. We’re proud to play our part in delivering that vision.”

Malachy O’Neill, Ulster University Director of Regional Engagement, said:

“Gray’s Communications shares our vision for a pipeline of medical talent for the North-West and we would like to offer our sincere thanks for their generous support for one of our graduate entry medical students on our Derry~Londonderry campus. This scholarship will help a future medic to overcome the financial barrier that some face in realising their vocation in medicine. This announcement is particularly apt as we prepare to graduate our first cohort of doctors in Summer this year, many of who are going on to further training posts in the region.

“If you are an offer holder, or if you know an offer holder who might meet the criteria then please encourage them to apply for this scholarship. You can find out more about the programme and this scholarship opportunity at an applicant webinar on 17 June.”

Gray’s Communications, a marketing, communications, and design agency based in Derry city centre, has a longstanding track record of supporting regional growth. Over the past eight years, the company has contributed more than £5million to the local economy through salaries and contractor fees.

Ulster University’s Graduate-Entry Medical Programme is based at the Derry~Londonderry campus and is open to graduates from a wide range of science and non-science backgrounds.