2015–16 Equity Scholarships booklet
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Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Financial assistance for tertiary study Essentials: Equity Scholarships Key dates Wednesday 5 August 2015 Wednesday 6 January 2016 Thursday 21 January 2016 Tuesday 12 July 2016 ES applications open ES applications for Main Round close Main Round Equity Scholarship outcomes released ES applications close Fast facts Equity Scholarships assist financially disadvantaged students with the cost of higher education. There are two types of Equity Scholarships: Institution Equity Scholarships and Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships. Apply for Equity Scholarships online at www.uac.edu.au/equity/apply. The selection process is competitive and scholarships are awarded to students in the greatest need. Contacting UAC UAC Locked Bag 112 Silverwater NSW 2128 1300 ASK UAC (1300 275 822) from mobiles: (02) 9752 0200 from overseas: +61 2 9752 0200 www.facebook.com/ universitiesadmissionscentre Quad 2, 8 Parkview Drive Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 www.uac.edu.au http://twitter.com/UACinfo email online enquiry form, www.uac.edu.au/general/ contact.shtml www.youtube.com/user/UACinfo For those travelling by train, UAC is 250 metres from Olympic Park railway station. 8.30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday (Sydney time) Contents What are Equity Scholarships? 2 Institution Equity Scholarships 14 Institution Equity Scholarships 2 Value and duration 14 Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships 2 Payment 14 Summary of available Equity Scholarships 2 Eligibility 14 3 Ongoing eligibility requirements 14 Approved leave 14 Provision of false information 14 Equity Scholarships through UAC for 2015–16 Supplying documents 3 Participating institutions 3 Equity Scholarships offered through UAC for 2015–16 3 Applying for Equity Scholarships 4 Table 4: Institution Equity Scholarships: Main eligibility requirements 15 The application process 4 Table 5: Educational disadvantages 17 The selection process 4 Regional or remote classification 19 The offer process 4 Important dates 5 Components of study undertaken overseas through cross-institutional arrangements 19 Deferment 6 Termination of an Equity Scholarship 6 Grievance procedures 6 Declaration and authority 6 Providing documents 7 Overseas documents 7 Change of name 7 Transferring your documents to a new application 7 Having your documents returned to you 7 Providing original documents to UAC 7 Timeframe for providing documents 7 Photocopied documents 7 Verifying documents 7 People authorised to verify documents 7 Instructions for authorised verifiers 8 Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships 9 Table 6: Full-time study definitions Part-time study 20 20 FAQ about Equity Scholarships 21 Common terms and abbreviations 22 Participating institutions’ IES entries 23 APM College of Business and Communication 24 Australasian College of Natural Therapies 25 Australian Catholic University 26 Australian National College of Beauty 27 Australian National University 28 Billy Blue College of Design 32 CATC Design School 33 Charles Sturt University 34 International College of Management, Sydney 35 Jansen Newman Institute 36 La Trobe University 37 39 Types of Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships 9 Macquarie University Income support payments 9 Southern Cross University 44 Taxation 9 University of Canberra 46 University of Newcastle 47 10 University of Sydney 48 Additional requirements for Indigenous–CAS and Indigenous Enabling–CAS University of Technology Sydney 66 11 University of Western Sydney 76 Payments and conditions 11 University of Wollongong 78 UNSW Australia 83 William Blue College of Hospitality Management 95 Table 1: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Basic eligibility requirements Table 2: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Institution policies for approved leave 12 Merit-based scholarships 96 13 Other UAC resources 97 Enabling courses 13 Part-time enabling courses 13 Participating institutions 98 Table 3: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Eligible enabling courses Equity Scholarships 2015–16 What are Equity Scholarships? Equity Scholarships assist financially disadvantaged students with the costs associated with tertiary study. There are two types of Equity Scholarships available through UAC: ■ ■ Institution Equity Scholarships funded by individual institutions, donations or sponsorships Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships funded by the Australian Government. Institution Equity Scholarships Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships Institution Equity Scholarships (IES) are funded by participating institutions and are awarded to students experiencing financial disadvantage and/or other educational disadvantages. Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the Australian Government. The objectives are to facilitate choice in higher education and to increase higher education participation for Indigenous students. They aim to maximise the participation in higher education of students from low socio-economic backgrounds and also target groups statistically under-represented in higher education. The main Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship types are: ■ All IES are available to applicants who receive means-tested payments such as Newstart Allowance, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment Single and Carer Payment. Some institutions may award IES to applicants receiving student income support payments, eg Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY. ■ ■ IES provide consideration to students experiencing a wide range of educational disadvantages including: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship to assist students with general education costs Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship to assist students from regional and remote areas who have to relocate to attend higher education with accommodation costs Indigenous Access Scholarship – a once-in-a-lifetime scholarship to assist students access higher education. carer responsibilities English language difficulties Indigenous Australian status financial hardship long-term or recurrent medical conditions or illnesses refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. For more information about educational disadvantages, see ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on pages 17–19. Summary of available Equity Scholarships Type Institution Equity Scholarships Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships Name See the institution entries on pages 23–95 for details. Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships: ■ ■ Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (Indigenous–CECS) Indigenous Enabling – Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (Indigenous Enabling–CECS). Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships: ■ ■ Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (Indigenous–CAS) Indigenous Enabling – Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (Indigenous Enabling–CAS) Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS). 2 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Equity Scholarships through UAC for 2015–16 UAC offers a year-round centralised Equity Scholarships process. This means that you can apply for Equity Scholarships from August until July the following year in a single application. UAC will make every effort to assess all supporting documentation submitted before institutions make their scholarship offers, but cannot guarantee the assessment of documents submitted outside the required time frame. Applicants submit one Equity Scholarships application during the 2015–16 admissions period. Applications remain ‘live’ throughout this period and will be considered by participating institutions for all relevant offer rounds. Participating institutions UAC provides a centralised Equity Scholarships application process for most of UAC’s participating institutions. Not all institutions participate in all offer rounds. With the exception of the Main Round, when all institutions must participate, institution participation in all other offer rounds is optional. By submitting just one application through UAC you’ll be considered for all available Equity Scholarships for which you’re eligible at participating institutions. Not all institutions make scholarship offers after the Main Round. To check which institutions may participate in each Equity Scholarships offer round, visit www.uac.edu.au/equity/institution-offers.shtml. You can only receive an Equity Scholarships offer from an institution at which you’re currently enrolled and/or from which you’ve received an offer of admission. Supplying documents The following institutions do not offer Equity Scholarships through UAC. Apply directly to these institutions for Institution Equity Scholarships and Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships. You need to submit your online Equity Scholarships application and provide supporting documentation at least seven working days before any offer round to be guaranteed consideration in that Equity Scholarships offer round. ■ ■ ■ Your application and all associated supporting documents must be received at UAC by Wednesday 6 January 2016 to be considered with Main Round Scholarship offers. Australian Maritime College: www.amc.edu.au CQUniversity: www.cqu.edu.au Griffith University: www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships. For all other institutions, refer to the table below. Equity Scholarships offered through UAC for 2015–16 Institution * Institution Equity Scholarships (IES) Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships APM College of Business and Communication Australasian College of Natural Therapies Australian Catholic University Australian National College of Beauty Australian National University Billy Blue College of Design CATC Design School Charles Sturt University International College of Management, Sydney Jansen Newman Institute La Trobe University Macquarie University Southern Cross University University of Canberra** University of New England* University of Newcastle University of Sydney University of Technology Sydney University of Western Sydney University of Wollongong UNSW Australia William Blue College of Hospitality Management apply directly to the institution for IES ** apply directly to the institution for Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships Equity Scholarships 2015–16 3 Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre and Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre applicants Five institutions accept Equity Scholarships applications through UAC from students applying for admission to tertiary study through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). Accepts ES applications from UAC applicants Accepts ES applications from VTAC applicants Accepts ES applications from QTAC applicants Australian Catholic University Charles Sturt University La Trobe University Southern Cross University University of New England Institution Applying for Equity Scholarships When you apply for Equity Scholarships through UAC, you don’t nominate which Equity Scholarships you’re applying for. You’ll be considered for all available Equity Scholarships for which you’re eligible. You can only receive an Equity Scholarship from an institution at which you’ve received an offer of admission or are currently enrolled. The application process You apply through ES Online on UAC’s website at www.uac.edu.au/equity/ apply. An ES application number and four-digit ES PIN will be generated after you enter your contact information. The online application will ask a series of questions. They are designed to determine which applicants best meet the eligibility requirements for the available scholarships. Additional disadvantages and all associated supporting documentation must be received by UAC at least seven working days before an Equity Scholarships offer round to be considered in that round. Do not start a new application within the same admissions period to add disadvantages to your existing application, or for any other reason. Contact equity@uac.edu.au if you have any queries about this process. The selection process Institutions make Equity Scholarships offers as a result of a competitive application process. You will also need to agree to the ‘Declaration and authority’ – you can read the printed version on page 6. Applications are assessed based on the information provided in the application and supporting documentation. This means: At the end of your online application download your ‘Confirmation of application’ and ‘Scholarships document package’. ■ Check your ‘Scholarships document package’ so that you know what supporting documents you need to provide to UAC. Not all applicants will need to supply supporting documents to UAC. For information on providing documents to UAC, refer to page 7. ■ institutions will award IES to applicants who best meet the eligibility requirements. Read the institution entries on pages 23–95 for eligibility requirements for each scholarship. institutions will award Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships to applicants who best meet the Government’s eligibility requirements – read pages 10–11. (They may also consider other educational disadvantages such as, long-term medical conditions – refer to pages 17–19.) If you have a disability and are having problems with the UAC application process contact us. You can call us on 1300 ASK UAC (1300 275 822) or (02) 9752 0200 from mobiles between 8.30am and 4.30pm (Sydney time) Monday to Friday, email us using the enquiry form at www.uac.edu.au/ enquiry, or write to the Equity Unit, UAC Locked Bag 112, Silverwater NSW 2128, Australia. We will help you with your application. When you apply online you’ll be given instructions about which documents you need to supply. Making changes to your application The offer process After you have applied through ES Online, you can use Applicant Services at www.uac.edu.au/equity/applicant-services to manage your application. You will need your ES application number and ES PIN to log in. Using Applicant Services you can: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ change your ES PIN change your contact details view and print your ‘Confirmation of application’ and ‘Scholarships document package’ add disadvantages (see below) view and print your outcome letter. Adding disadvantages to your application You can add disadvantages to an Equity Scholarships application you have previously submitted in the 2015–16 application period. Do not start a new application. Go to Equity Scholarships Applicant Services at www.uac.edu.au/equity/ applicant-services to add additional disadvantage/s to your application. 4 Remember to download your ‘Confirmation of application’ and ‘Scholarships document package’ if you’ve added disadvantage/s to your ES application as you may need to supply additional supporting documents. For information on providing documents to UAC, refer to page 7. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 It is your responsibility to provide the necessary documentation within seven working days of applying. Equity scholarship offers are released to applicants by UAC on behalf of UAC’s participating institutions. After each offer round Equity Scholarships outcomes will be available at www.uac.edu.au/equity. Refer to page 5 for ES offer round dates. Outcomes will be provided to both successful and unsuccessful applicants. To access your outcome you’ll need your Equity Scholarships application number and ES PIN. You can only receive an Equity Scholarships offer from an institution: ■ ■ from which you’ve received an offer of admission at which you’re currently enrolled. Unsuccessful applicants If you are unsuccessful in your application, you will receive a letter advising you. You will only receive one letter unless your application has been reassessed (which may occur if you add a new disadvantage to your application). At UAC we have to allow time to process your application after we receive it. To ensure your ES application is assessed in time for a particular offer round, apply and provide your documentation as early as possible, but no later than seven working days before the release of the ES offer outcomes and make sure any supporting documentation is correct. The following table shows, for each ES offer round, the UAC dates by which you need to apply and provide documents. Important dates ES offer round Apply by and documents received at UAC by 4.30pm (7 working days before except *) ES offer outcomes released September Round 1 Wednesday 26 August 2015 Friday 4 September 2015 September Round 2 Wednesday 16 September 2015 Friday 25 September 2015 October Wednesday 14 October 2015 Friday 23 October 2015 November Wednesday 4 November 2015 Friday 13 November 2015 December Wednesday 25 November 2015 Friday 4 December 2015 January Round 1 Wednesday 23 December 2015 Wednesday 6 January 2016 Main Round (January Round 2) Wednesday 6 January 2016* Thursday 21 January 2016 February Round 1 Monday 25 January 2016* Thursday 4 February 2016 February Round 2 Monday 1 February 2016 Wednesday 10 February 2016 February Round 3 Thursday 11 February 2016 Monday 22 February 2016 March Tuesday 1 March 2016 Thursday 10 March 2016 April Tuesday 29 March 2016 Thursday 7 April 2016 May Round 1 Tuesday 26 April 2016 Thursday 5 May 2016 May Round 2 Tuesday 10 May 2016 Thursday 19 May 2016 June Round 1 Tuesday 31 May 2016 Thursday 9 June 2016 June Round 2 Tuesday 14 June Thursday 23 June 2016 June Round 3 Tuesday 21 June Thursday 30 June 2016 July Round 1 Tuesday 5 July Thursday 14 July 2016 July Round 2 Tuesday 12 July Thursday 21 July 2016 Viewing correspondence from UAC You must provide an email address when you submit your ES application as UAC will send you email messages when you have correspondence about your ES application. When you receive an email alert from UAC, go to Applicant Services to view the correspondence and take appropriate action. We recommend that you also go to Applicant Services regularly to check for new correspondence. Some email accounts might send emails from UAC to your junk folder. Add the domain uac.edu.au to your list of safe email contacts to stop this from happening. It is your responsibility to check your emails regularly (including your junk emails) for any messages from UAC. Offer round participation Not all institutions participate in all offer rounds. With the exception of the Main Round, when all institutions must participate, institution participation in offer rounds is optional. Not all institutions make scholarship offers after the Main Round. To check which institutions may participate in each Equity Scholarships offer round visit www.uac.edu.au/equity/institution-offers.shtml. You need to submit your online Equity Scholarships application and provide supporting documentation at least seven working days before to any offer round to be guaranteed consideration in that Equity Scholarships offer round. Outcomes for Main Round Scholarship offers will be available on UAC’s website on Thursday 21 January 2016. Successful applicants Check the instructions in the offer letter about accepting your scholarship offer and for relevant contact details. If you have any enquiries about your scholarship offer, the associated terms and conditions, or the acceptance process, contact the institution that has awarded your scholarship. When you accept an Equity Scholarships offer you must agree to provide personal information relevant to assessing your ongoing eligibility as requested by the institution. Your Equity Scholarships offer is made on the condition that you’re eligible to receive an Equity Scholarships on your first census date for the scholarship period. Institutions will confirm your eligibility before payment is made. Unsuccessful applicants If your Equity Scholarships application is unsuccessful in the 2015–16 admissions period, you are welcome to re-apply in future admissions periods, if you meet the scholarship eligibility criteria of the institution/s to which you are applying and/or at which you are enrolled. You must submit a new application (and new supporting documentation if required). UAC won’t use any of your previous application material for a subsequent Equity Scholarships application. If you have submitted an Equity Scholarships application, do not commence a new application within the same admissions period. If you are unsuccessful, your application may be considered in future offer rounds provided the institution at which you are currently enrolled or from which you have received an offer of admission is participating. Visit www.uac.edu.au/equity/institution-offers.shtml to check the offer rounds in which each institution participates. If your Equity Scholarships application is successful, UAC will provide information about the scholarship you’ve been awarded, together with details of how to accept your offer. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 5 Scholarship offers by University of Sydney Deferment The University of Sydney will make offers directly to successful applicants for nine of its Institution Equity Scholarships: Initial deferment of an Equity Scholarship is not permitted. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship Walter and Eliza Hall Scholarships Rural Sustainability Scholarships Environmental Sustainability Scholarships The William John & Lizzie May Sinclair Scholarships in Engineering and Information Technologies Graham Daniels Scholarship in Engineering and Information Technologies Peter Giles Memorial Scholarship in Pharmacy Bernard Lee Scholarship for Indigenous Australian Students Longworth Scholarship for the Juris Doctor. ■ ■ ■ ■ Students who are awarded an Equity Scholarship and defer the start of their studies or withdraw from their course before their first census date will forfeit their Equity Scholarship. Students may re-apply for a scholarship if they start studies at the institution at a later date. Termination of an Equity Scholarship Your Equity Scholarship will be terminated for any of the following reasons: ■ ■ ■ For details, read the University of Sydney entries on pages 48–65A. Scholarship offers by University of Technology Sydney UTS will make offers directly to successful applicants for nine of its Institution Equity Scholarships as follows: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ UTS Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship Erik Dreikurs Scholarship Law Equity Scholarships Linden Little Equity Scholarships WJ and LM Sinclair Scholarship John Hughes Memorial Scholarship Women in Engineering Equity Scholarship Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Student Merit Scholarships Ezekiel Solomon Scholarship. ■ ■ ■ you cease to meet the eligibility requirements for your Equity Scholarship the maximum duration of the Equity Scholarship has been reached (if applicable) you’ve failed to make satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution you’ve committed serious misconduct (eg provided false or misleading information) you don’t resume study at the end of an approved interruption-to-study period. Grievance procedures Grievances will be resolved in accordance with the relevant institution’s policies. For details, read the UTS entries on pages 66–75. Declaration and authority This is a printed version of the online Declaration and Authority you will have to accept when you apply through ES Online. 1. I declare that all the information submitted is true and complete. 2. I declare that I have read and understood the UAC Privacy Policy on UAC’s website at www.uac.edu.au/general/privacy.shtml. 3. I authorise UAC to verify any information provided by me. 4. I authorise: ■ UAC to use Centrelink Confirmation eServices to perform a Centrelink enquiry of my Centrelink Customer details and concession card status in order to enable UAC to determine if I qualify for Equity Scholarships ■ the Australian Government Department of Human Services (the department) to provide the results of that enquiry to UAC. I understand that: ■ the department will use information I have provided to UAC to confirm my eligibility for Equity Scholarships 2015–16 and will disclose to UAC my personal information including my name, address, concession card status, payment type, payment status, income, assets, one-off payment, deduction and shared care arrangements ■ this consent, once signed, remains valid while I am an applicant of UAC unless I withdraw it by contacting UAC or the department ■ I can obtain proof of my circumstances/details from the department and provide it to UAC so that my eligibility for Equity Scholarships can be determined ■ if I withdraw my consent or do not alternatively provide proof of my circumstances/details, I may not be eligible for Equity Scholarships provided through UAC. 5. I authorise UAC to provide all information and documents provided with and/or obtained in connection with this application to all institutions participating in Equity Scholarships through UAC for any purpose connected with this application. 6. I authorise UAC to collect, receive, store, transfer and use any information provided by me, or any information obtained in connection with this application, and to disclose such information to all participating institutions, Universities Australia (UA)*, UA member institutions, the members of the Australasian Conference of Tertiary Admissions Centres (ACTAC), and any other authority or tertiary educational institution either in Australia or overseas, where UAC reasonably considers it necessary to make such disclosure. 7. I understand that UAC may disclose the personal information I have given in this application to the Department of Industry and Science, or its successor, for the purposes of administering Relocation Scholarships and Student Start-up Scholarships. 8. I understand that UAC and the participating institutions have the right to vary or cancel an Equity Scholarships application and/or application for admission or an enrolment made on the basis of what UAC or a participating institution determines to be untrue or incomplete information from any source. 9. I understand that institutions make Equity Scholarship offers based on the information provided by me and on advice received from UAC. If a participating institution subsequently finds that the information or advice was correct, it may withdraw the offer. * Universities Australia was previously known as the Australian Vice-Chancellor’s Committee. 6 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Providing documents If you need to provide documents to support your Equity Scholarships application, this will be indicated in your ‘Scholarships document package’, generated after you have finished applying. Providing original documents to UAC ■ Timeframe for providing documents ■ ■ You must supply documentary evidence where requested within seven working days of submitting your ES Online application. If you don’t supply complete and correctly verified documentation within seven working days of applying, your application won’t be assessed. You must send correctly verified copies of documents (refer to ‘Verifying documents’ below for further information). Overseas documents If your official documents are not in English, you must supply correctly verified copies of the following documents (refer to ‘Verifying documents’ below for further information): ■ ■ the document in the original language an English language translation of these documents (read below for organisations who can translate your documents). Your documents must be translated by one of the following: ■ ■ Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural New South Wales, Level 8, Stockland House, 175 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000, call 1300 651 500 (tollfree) or visit www.crc.nsw.gov.au a translator accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). The translator must be accredited as at least a ‘professional translator’. Translated documents must display the official NAATI stamp provided to qualified translators; the stamp shows the level of accreditation and the direction in which they’re accredited to translate. A list of NAATI-accredited translators in Australia and some overseas locations is available at www.naati.com.au or call (02) 9267 1357. ■ ■ an interstate office of Community Relations Commission or the Department of Immigration and Boarder Protection Australian diplomatic missions. Change of name If you have documents under a previous name, you must supply documentary evidence to prove your change of name, such as a marriage certificate, deed poll registration or other registration with the Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages. The documentation must show your previous name/s and your current name/s. Without this documentation, your application may be delayed. Transferring your documents to a new application You can request that your documents from a previous application be transferred to a new application, but you will have to pay a fee of $86 and the documents must relate to an application made within the last five years. To have your documents transferred, download the ‘Document transfer’ form available at www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/faq, enclose payment and post to UAC, Locked Bag 112, Silverwater NSW 2128. UAC does not recommend you send original documents to UAC. You must provide your documents within seven working days of applying for Equity Scholarships. Photocopied documents So that your ES application can be assessed correctly, ensure that all photocopied documents that you submit are: ■ ■ ■ Verifying documents All documents provided to UAC must be correctly verified. ‘Correctly verified’ means that your original document has been sighted and the copy has been sworn to be a true copy of the original by one of the authorised people mentioned below. Documents not verified or not verified correctly UAC is not permitted to process copies of documents: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ To have your documents returned, complete the ‘EAS and Equity Scholarships document retrieval’ form at www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/ faq, enclose a cheque or money order for the relevant fee and post to UAC, Locked Bag 112, Silverwater NSW 2128. that are just photocopies (ie not verified) that have not been correctly verified that are photocopies of verified copies verified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number verified by an International Justice of the Peace. People authorised to verify documents You can take your original documents in person to UAC or the admissions office of a participating institution. Your original documents will be copied and handed back to you. UAC will keep the copies with your application. The admissions office will give the copies to you to submit with your application to UAC. There may be a charge for copies made at some participating institutions. You can also have your documents verified by someone from one of the categories listed below. The categories are for verification in Australia, New Zealand or overseas – check carefully which categories apply to you. The person who verifies your document/s must be contactable by telephone during normal working hours. You cannot verify your own documents, even if you belong to one of the categories listed below, and your documents cannot be verified by a person directly related to you. Documents verified in AUSTRALIA Anyone who is currently employed as: ■ Having your documents returned to you We do not recommend you send original documents to UAC. However, any documents you provide to UAC can be returned to you for a fee. If the documents relate to the current admissions period, the fee is $41. If the documents relate to a previous admissions period (up to five years), the fee is $86. legible easy to read, especially visas and stamps with dates correctly verified. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ an accountant – member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, CPA Australia, the National Institute of Accountants, the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants or a registered tax agent a bank manager, but not a manager of a bank travel centre a credit union branch manager a commissioner for declarations a barrister, solicitor or patent attorney a police officer a postal manager a principal of an Australian secondary college, high school or primary school a pharmacist a medical practitioner or specialist Equity Scholarships 2015–16 7 ■ ■ a registered nurse a defence force officer. They must include their professional registration number, if available, when verifying your documents. An authorised officer at: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the Admissions Office or Student Services Office at any participating institution the Administration Office at any TAFE college Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC), Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC), Tertiary Institution Services Centre (TISC) (WA) the official records department of the institution that originally issued the document/s. A Justice of the Peace with a registration number. Copies verified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number will not be accepted. To find a Justice of the Peace in your area, check the public register of JPs available online from the NSW Department of Justice at www.justice.nsw.gov.au. Documents verified OVERSEAS (except New Zealand) An authorised officer at: ■ ■ Copies verified by overseas notaries will not be accepted. Instructions for authorised verifiers The verifier must: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Anyone who is currently employed as: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ an accountant – a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants New Zealand a bank manager, but not the manager of a bank travel centre a credit union branch manager a barrister, solicitor or patent attorney a police officer a postal manager a principal of a New Zealand secondary college, high school or primary school. An authorised officer at: ■ ■ ■ the Admissions Office or Student Service Office at any New Zealand university or institute of technology the official records department of the institution that originally issued the document/s an Australian overseas diplomatic mission. Copies verified by a New Zealand Justice of the Peace will not be accepted. 8 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 write ‘I certify this to be a true copy of the document shown and reported to me as the original’ sign print their name, daytime contact number, profession or occupation or organisation and date verified provide their professional registration number if available (this is mandatory for Justices of the Peace) include the official stamp or seal of the verifier’s organisation on the copy, if the organisation has such a stamp. In addition, a Justice of the Peace must add: ■ Documents verified in NEW ZEALAND the official records department of the institution that originally issued the document/s an Australian overseas diplomatic mission. the state in which they are registered as a Justice of the Peace. Supporting documents When you apply online you’ll be given instructions about what documents you need to supply. It’s your responsibility to provide the necessary documentation in support of your application within seven working days of applying. Confidentiality All information provided by applicants is treated as confidential according to UAC’s Privacy Policy and institution privacy statements. Only authorised personnel at UAC and/or institutions will have access to your application. Your personal information can only be released to a third party in special circumstances, such as where the law requires it, or where you give permission. Read ‘UAC’s privacy policy’ at www.uac.edu.au/ general/privacy.shtml. Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships assist Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds, who are Australian citizens, with costs associated with higher education. These scholarships: ■ ■ ■ don’t count as income for any social security test will be allocated to eligible applicants on a competitive basis don’t need to be repaid. Information in this booklet is based on the Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Education) 2010. For more information, visit www.education.gov.au/commonwealth-scholarships. You are eligible for an Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship if you are: ■ ■ ■ an Indigenous person are financially disadvantaged are an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa. You are not eligible for an Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship if you: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ are a New Zealand citizen are an international fee-paying student are enrolled or will be enrolled in a domestic fee-paying place are enrolled or will be enrolled part-time (unless there are exceptional circumstances which prevent you from studying full-time, for example, you have a disability or significant carer responsibilities) have completed the requirements of a course of study equivalent to or higher than an Australian Bachelor award, unless each such award is a prerequisite to your: – current undergraduate course of study, or – Graduate Diploma (or equivalent postgraduate course of study) in an area of National Priority required for initial registration to practise in the chosen National Priority area and there is no alternative pathway into that course of study at your university Maximum duration The maximum duration you can have access to one or more Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships is for a total of eight scholarship periods. (See ‘Common terms and abbreviations’ on page 22 for definitions.) Students accessing Indigenous Enabling–CECS or Indigenous Enabling– CAS scholarships who progress to an undergraduate course are excluded from this provision and can have access to one or more Commonwealth Scholarships for a total of 10 scholarship periods. Income support payments Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships are exempt from the Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs income tests, as stated in the Social Security Act 1991, section 8(8)(zja). You can find the Act at www.comlaw.gov.au. However, some state government policies may require the income from Commonwealth Scholarships to be included when calculating income support payments (eg rental assistance for state government housing). Taxation If you’re a student receiving full-time education at a school, college or university, your scholarship will be exempt from taxation subject to certain exceptions. Refer to the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, section 51–10, item 2.1A. For further information, call the ATO on 13 28 61. have already received an Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship for the maximum duration. Types of Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships Type 2015 amount Duration Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (Indigenous–CECS) $2,543 (indexed annually) up to four years Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (Indigenous–CAS) $5,087 (indexed annually) up to four years Indigenous Enabling Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (Indigenous Enabling–CECS) $2,543 (indexed annually) up to one year Indigenous Enabling Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (Indigenous Enabling–CAS) $5,087 (indexed annually) up to one year $4,823 once in a lifetime Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS) Equity Scholarships 2015–16 9 Table 1: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Basic eligibility requirements To be eligible for Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships you must meet all of the requirements outlined in items 1 to 5, plus the requirements in item 6 for the relevant scholarship. You must meet all the requirements by the first census date of the scholarship period. (see ‘Common terms and abbreviations’ on page 22 for definitions.) Condition Requirement 1 You must be an Indigenous person. Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status A person will be considered to be an Indigenous person for the purpose of a Commonwealth Scholarships where the person fulfils all the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ is of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent identifies as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and is accepted as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which he/she lives or has lived. See below for information on how to provide evidence of Aboriginality. 2 Citizenship and residency You must be an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa. 3 Low socio-economic status requirements You must demonstrate financial hardship either: ■ ■ 4 Study load through receiving a Centrelink (or other Commonwealth) means-tested income support payment (such as Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance), or by providing comprehensive information demonstrating exceptional financial hardship. You must be enrolled, or about to commence study, as a full-time student. Refer to ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20 to see how institutions define ‘full-time’. There are two exceptions – see 1 and 2 below. 1 Exceptional circumstances: Your institution may accept exceptional circumstances that prevent you from studying full-time, such as disability or significant carer responsibilities. See ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. 2 Part-time enabling course: Students can enrol on a part-time basis in an eligible enabling course. However: (a) you will only be eligible to be considered for an Indigenous–CECS; you won’t be eligible to receive an IAS or an Indigenous–CAS (b) you won’t automatically be entitled to receive an Indigenous–CECS but are subject to a competitive process, as are other eligible commencing students. 5 Previous qualifications You must not have completed the requirements of a course of study equivalent to or higher than an Australian Bachelor award, unless each such award is a prerequisite to your: ■ ■ current undergraduate course of study, or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent postgraduate course of study) in an area of National Priority required for initial registration and there is no alternative pathway into that course of study at your institution. (Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Education) 2010, effective 1 January 2010, states that a Commonwealth Scholarship is intended primarily for students undertaking an initial qualification [2.10.1(7)(f)].) 6 Enrolment To be eligible for an Indigenous–CECS or an Indigenous–CAS you must: ■ ■ ■ be enrolled or about to commence study in either: – an undergraduate course of study (not limited to areas of National Priority), or – a Graduate Diploma (or equivalent postgraduate course of study) in an area of National Priority required for initial registration to practise in the chosen National Priority area be enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student for that course of study meet the additional CAS eligibility requirements for an Indigenous–CAS (see page 11). To be eligible for an Indigenous Enabling–CECS or an Indigenous Enabling–CAS you must: ■ ■ ■ be enrolled or about to commence study in an eligible enabling* course be enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student for that course of study meet the additional CAS eligibility requirements for an Indigenous Enabling–CAS (see page 11). To be eligible for an Indigenous Access Scholarship you must: ■ be enrolled or about to commence study in an eligible enabling* course or undergraduate course. *Refer to ‘Table 3: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Eligible enabling courses on page 13. Evidence of Aboriginality If you’re an Australian Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander, you must provide evidence of your Aboriginality by one of the following methods: ■ provision of your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) so UAC can confirm you currently receive ABSTUDY or ■ 10 by the correct completion of the ‘Declaration – Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander’. If your answers indicate that you need to complete and return this declaration, you will receive a ‘Scholarships document package’ at the end of your ES Online application. You will need to print, fill in and return this declaration to UAC. If your Aboriginality is questioned, you’ll be asked to provide further evidence. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Additional requirements for Indigenous–CAS and Indigenous Enabling–CAS The Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines advise: Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS) are open to commencing and continuing Indigenous students from regional and remote areas of Australia who: ■ have a demonstrated current financial hardship, and ■ had to, or will have to, relocate to undertake their current higher education course of study. The ASGC RA classification system map can be accessed at www.doctorconnect.gov.au. In addition to the basic eligibility requirements for a Commonwealth Scholarship (see ‘Table 1: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Basic eligibility requirements’ on page 10), to be eligible for a CAS you must also meet the following four requirements: 1 2 3 4 It was, or will be, necessary for you to: (a) move from a regional or remote area of Australia (see ‘Regional or remote classification’ below) to be able to undertake your higher education study, or (b) remain in a major city in order to undertake your higher education study, if you moved away from a regional or remote area of Australia to complete all or most of your secondary schooling at a high school or college in a major city. you’ve incurred, or will incur, additional accommodation costs as a result of having to move in 2015–16, you’ll be enrolled as an internal student1, unless you can demonstrate the need to move2 within the four years immediately preceding the commencement of your current higher education course of study3 you must have satisfied one of the following four requirements: (a) lived in a regional or remote area of Australia for at least three years, or (b) completed your final two years of schooling in a high school or college in a regional or remote area of Australia, or (c) moved away from a regional or remote area of Australia to complete all or most of your secondary schooling at a high school or college in a major city; and it was/will be necessary for you to remain in a major city in order to undertake your course of study, or (d) lived in a regional or remote area of Australia for a total of at least two years, and you relocated from the regional or remote area of Australia to undertake vocational education and training (eg TAFE) for a maximum of two years’ duration immediately preceding the commencement of your undergraduate course. 1 An internal student is a student who, for the majority of units of study in which they’re enrolled in the scholarship period, is required to attend regular classes on campus. 2 For the purpose of determining the necessity for you to move, you should normally be enrolled as an internal student to be deemed eligible for CAS unless you can demonstrate that there are exceptional circumstances preventing you from doing so, including, but not limited to the following: (a) the need for you to attend classes or access other study-related facilities on the campus at which you’re enrolled with the eligible scholarship provider or a host provider approved by the eligible scholarship provider through a crossinstitutional arrangement (b) the distance from your home to the relevant campus (c) the availability and quality of transport infrastructure between your home and the relevant campus (d) limitations on your mobility due to disability and/or carer responsibilities. 3 In this context ‘current higher education course of study’ means: - for continuing students – the course in which you are currently enrolled and intend to enrol in for 2015–16 admissions - for commencing students – the course to which you have applied for admission and intend to enrol in for 2015–16 admissions. Regional or remote classification Your permanent residence postcode will be used to assess whether you lived in a regional or remote area of Australia. The Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Education) 2010 advise that the Australian Standard Geographic Classification Remoteness Areas (ASGC RA) classification system be used as a guide for the following. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RA1 – Major Cities of Australia RA2 – Inner Regional Australia RA3 – Outer Regional Australia RA4 – Remote Australia RA5 – Very Remote Australia. A provider must deem a student ineligible if they have come from a locality belonging to the Major City classification (RA1). You can use this tool as a guide for your postcode. All categories other than major cities will be considered to be regional or remote. Payments and conditions Payments Indigenous–CECS and Indigenous–CAS scholarships Your institution will make payments directly to you as soon as practicable after the first census date (set by each institution). You’ll receive 50 per cent of the total annual value of the Commonwealth Scholarship in each six-month period. Indigenous Enabling–CECS and Indigenous Enabling–CAS scholarships Your institution will make payments directly to you. You’ll receive 50 per cent of the value of the scholarship as soon as practicable after your first course start date. You’ll receive the remaining 50 per cent in the six-month period following your first course start date, provided you meet all of the eligibility criteria. If you enrol in an enabling course that is six months or less in duration, you’ll only receive 50 per cent of the value of the scholarship. Conditions Ongoing eligibility requirements In order to maintain ongoing eligibility for your Commonwealth Scholarship you must: ■ maintain satisfactory academic progress, according to your institution’s policy ■ continue to meet eligibility requirements described in ‘Table 1: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Basic eligibility requirements’ on page 10 as relevant to the Commonwealth Scholarship awarded to you, and provide documentary evidence to support your ongoing eligibility when requested. It’s your responsibility to advise your institution of any changes to your circumstances that would make you ineligible for your Commonwealth Scholarship. Approved leave Institutions may approve requests from students to retain their Commonwealth Scholarships when they’re on approved leave – read ‘Table 2: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Institution policies for approved leave’ on page 12. Provision of false information If UAC or any participating institution knows or has reason to believe that a student receiving a Commonwealth Scholarships has provided false or misleading information, UAC, on behalf of the institution/s, is required to re-assess the student’s entitlement to the Commonwealth Scholarships. UAC must also notify the Department of Education and Training, or its successor, of the suspected offence and provide the Department with a copy of the student’s application and any other relevant information requested by the Department. Study undertaken overseas or through cross-institutional arrangements Students who undertake a program of study (a) overseas or (b) with an institution that’s been approved by their institution through a crossinstitutional arrangement as a Commonwealth-supported student, won’t be precluded from accessing their scholarship during this period, so long as the program of study is approved by their institution and will count towards the course requirements in which the student is enrolled. Students must continue to meet scholarship eligibility requirements during this period. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 11 Transfer of a scholarship to another institution Being eligible doesn’t guarantee a scholarship If you hold an Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship at one institution, apply for and receive an offer of admission to a different institution, your scholarship won’t be automatically transferred. Meeting the scholarship eligibility criteria doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be awarded a scholarship. There are limited Equity Scholarships and there are more applicants than scholarships. As part of a competitive application process, you’re ranked against the eligibility criteria, and institutions award scholarships to applicants who best meet the eligibility criteria. Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships are awarded through application to UAC. You must apply through UAC where you’ll be assessed in accordance with each institution’s selection criteria. Through your ES application to UAC, an institution may award an Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship for the remainder of the duration of your scholarship. If you’re unsuccessful it doesn’t mean that you’re not in need; rather, it means that there are other applicants who’ve been assessed as being in greater need. If you’ve received part of an Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship at another institution, you must declare any previous scholarships support you’ve received when you accept your scholarship for 2015–16 admissions. Table 2: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Institution policies for approved leave Institution Retain scholarship when on approved leave? APM College of Business and Communication N/A Australasian College of Natural Therapies N/A Australian Catholic University Yes – up to 12 months Australian National College of Beauty N/A Australian National University Yes – up to 12 months Billy Blue College of Design N/A CATC Design School N/A Charles Sturt University Yes – up to 24 months International College of Management, Sydney N/A Jansen Newman Institute N/A La Trobe University Yes – up to 12 months Macquarie University Yes – up to 12 months Southern Cross University Yes – up to 12 months University of Canberra* N/A University of New England Yes – up to 12 months University of Newcastle Yes – only in exceptional circumstances University of Sydney Yes – up to 12 months University of Technology Sydney Yes – only in exceptional circumstances University of Western Sydney Yes – up to 12 months University of Wollongong Yes – up to 12 months UNSW Australia Yes – up to 12 months William Blue College of Hospitality Management N/A * Apply directly to the University of Canberra for Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships. Key Yes Students can retain their Commonwealth Scholarship if they’ve been granted approved leave by the institution. The institution may specify a maximum period – see table above. No Students may re-apply for a scholarship in a subsequent year if they resume studies at the institution at a later date. N/A Commonwealth Scholarships not offered through UAC. 12 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Table 3: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Eligible enabling courses Enabling courses Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships are available to Indigenous students applying to or enrolled in an eligible enabling course. These scholarships are referred to as Indigenous Enabling–Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (Indigenous Enabling–CECS) and Indigenous Enabling–Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (Indigenous Enabling–CAS). Six institutions are offering these scholarships through UAC in 2015–16; see the table below. You’ll be considered for these scholarships for 2015–16 if: ■ ■ you’re currently enrolled in an eligible enabling course and you meet the eligibility requirements described in ‘Table 1: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Basic eligibility requirements’ on page 10, or you receive an offer to an eligible enabling course listed below that is open for 2015–16 admission and you meet the eligibility requirements described in ‘Table 1: Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships: Basic eligibility requirements’ on page 10. Institution Eligible enabling courses Southern Cross University Preparing for Success Program An eligible enabling course is as defined in Chapter 1 of the Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Education) 2010, plus it must: ■ ■ be at least 10 weeks long provide a pathway into an undergraduate course. It must not be aimed at fast-tracking an undergraduate degree. Part-time enabling courses Students can enrol on a part-time basis in an eligible enabling course, subject to approval by the institution. However they: ■ ■ will only be eligible to be considered for an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (Indigenous–CECS); they won’t be eligible to receive an Indigenous Access Scholarship or an Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (Indigenous–CAS) will not automatically be entitled to receive an Indigenous–CECS but are subject to a competitive process as are other eligible, commencing students. Open for 2015–16 admissions How to apply Direct to the institution. Visit www.scu.edu.au/howtoapply for details. For course information, visit www.scu.edu.au/ courses and click the ‘Preparation courses’ tab. University of New England University of Newcastle TRACKS – Tertiary Preparation Program (Indigenous Students only) – on-campus or off-campus, full-time, one year program Newstep – full-time, one year (80 units) Direct to the institution. Open Foundation – full-time intensive, one semester (40 units) (full year, part-time) For further information, visit www.newcastle.edu.au/aboutuon/ our-university/indigenous-collaboration/ studentengagement-and-experience or contact the Scholarships Officer at the Wollotuka Institute on (02) 4921 8898. For information and an admission form, visit ww.une.edu.au/oorala/courses.php. YAPUG (Indigenous enabling program) – full-time, one year (80 units) University of Technology Sydney Jumbunna Unistart Direct to the institution. Direct to the institution. For further information, visit www.jumbunna.uts.edu.au, call the Jumbunna Recruitment and Assessment Officer on 1800 064 312 (freecall) or (02) 9514 1904, or email atsirecruitment@uts.edu.au. University of Wollongong Special Tertiary Entry Program (STEP to UOW) For more information, visit www.wca.uow.edu.au/domestic/uow/mature/ index.html. University Access Program (UAP) UNSW Australia Direct to the institution. Diploma in Humanities Direct to the institution. UNSW Preparation Program Visit www.nuragili.unsw.edu.au. For further information, call Nura Gili on (02) 9385 3805. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 13 Institution Equity Scholarships Value and duration Ongoing eligibility requirements The value and duration of the scholarships awarded by institutions differ. In order to maintain ongoing eligibility for your Institution Equity Scholarship you must: They may be in the form of one-off voucher to assist with purchasing educational materials, a one-off payment of $2,000, a yearly payment of $500 to $7,000 for the duration of your degree or up to $25,000 a year for faculty-specific scholarships for applicants meeting financial hardship criteria. Read pages 23–95 for details of the scholarships offered by institutions. See below for institutions offering Equity scholarships. Payment If you’re awarded an Institution Equity Scholarships, the institution will provide details of how payments will be made. Income support payments Institution Equity Scholarships have been exempt from the Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs income tests since Friday 1 January 2010. Taxation If you’re a student receiving full-time education at a school, college or university, your scholarship will be exempt from taxation subject to certain exceptions outlined in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, section 51– 10, item 2.1A. The Australian Taxation Office’s website provides information regarding scholarships and tax, including a tool to help you check whether your scholarship is tax exempt. Visit www.ato.gov.au and enter ‘scholarships’ in the search facility at the top of the page. For further information, call the ATO enquiry line on 13 28 61. ■ maintain satisfactory academic progress, according to your institution’s policy continue to meet eligibility requirements relevant to the scholarship awarded to you and provide documentary evidence to support your ongoing eligibility when requested. It’s your responsibility to advise your institution of any changes to your circumstances that would make you ineligible for your Institution Equity Scholarship. For Institution Equity Scholarships paid twice a year, institutions will review and verify your ongoing eligibility for your scholarship before payment in each half of the year. Approved leave Institutions may approve requests from students to retain their Institution Equity Scholarships when they are on approved leave. Read the institution entries on pages 23–95. Provision of false information If UAC or any participating institution knows or has reason to believe that a student in receipt of an Institution Equity Scholarships has provided false or misleading information, UAC, on behalf of the institution/s, is required to reassess the student’s entitlement to the scholarship. UAC must then notify the relevant institution of the suspected offence and provide the institution with a copy of the student’s application and any other relevant information requested by the institution. Eligibility Viewing correspondence from UAC The eligibility requirements for Institution Equity Scholarships vary between institutions and schemes. Read the institution entries on pages 23–95 for details. You must provide an email address when you submit your ES application as UAC will send you email messages when you have correspondence about your ES application. When you receive an email alert from UAC, go to Applicant Services to view the correspondence, and take appropriate action. We recommend that you also go to Applicant Services regularly to check for new correspondence. Being eligible doesn’t guarantee a scholarship Meeting the scholarship eligibility criteria doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be awarded a scholarship. There are a limited number of Equity Scholarships and there are more applicants than scholarships. As part of a competitive application process, applicants are ranked against the eligibility criteria and institutions award scholarships to applicants who best meet the eligibility criteria. If you’re unsuccessful it doesn’t mean that you’re not in need; rather, it means that there are other applicants who’ve been assessed as being in greater need. 14 ■ Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Some email accounts might send emails from UAC to your junk folder. Add the domain uac.edu.au to your list of safe email contacts to stop this from happening. It is your responsibility to check your emails regularly (including your junk emails) for any messages from UAC. Table 4: Institution Equity Scholarships: Main eligibility requirements This table summarises the main eligibility requirements for each institution’s Institution Equity Scholarship (IES). To be eligible for an IES you must meet all of the requirements outlined – check each institution’s entry. Refer to the institution entries on pages 23–95. Institution/Scholarship Restrictions on citizenship/ Residency requirements Must Open to Commonwealth- demonstrate postgraduate supported place financial students? only? hardship? APM College of Business and Communication APM Indigenous Scholarship Yes – see page 24 * Yes – see page 25 * Yes – see page 26 Yes – see page 27 * ANU Equity Accommodation Scholarships Yes – see page 28 ANU Undergraduate Access Scholarships Yes – see page 29 ANU Graduate Access Scholarship Yes – see page 30 ANU Love Undergraduate Scholarships Yes – see page 31 ANU Bachor Undergraduate Science Scholarship Yes – see page 31A ANU Poppy Undergraduate Scholarship Yes – see page 31B ANU Throw the Switch Igor Scholarship Yes – see page 31C Yes – see page 32 * Yes – see page 33 * Yes – see page 34 Yes – see page 35 Yes – see page 36 * La Trobe Indigenous Students Scholarships (LISS) Yes – see page 37 La Trobe Access Scholarships (LAS) Yes – see page 38 Macquarie University Education Costs Scholarships (MECS) Yes – see page 39 Macquarie University Accommodation Scholarships (MAS) Yes – see page 40 Macquarie University Higher Study Scholarships (MAHS) Yes – see page 41 Macquarie University Mature Age/Non-current School Leaver Scholarships Yes – see page 42 Macquarie University Refugee Scholarships Yes – see page 43 Southern Cross University Equity Book Bursaries Yes – see page 44 Southern Cross University Equity Scholarships (SCUES) Yes – see page 45 * * No Yes – see page 47 Australasian College of Natural Therapies Australasian College of Natural Therapies Indigenous Scholarship Australian Catholic University ACU Equity Bursaries Australian National College of Beauty Australian National College of Beauty Indigenous Scholarship Australian National University Billy Blue College of Design Billy Blue Indigenous Scholarship CATC Design School CATC Design School Indigenous Scholarship Charles Sturt University Charles Sturt University Equity Scholarships (CSUES) International College of Management, Sydney ICMS Aspiring Education Foundation (AEF) Equity Scholarships Jansen Newman Institute Jansen Newman Indigenous Scholarship La Trobe University Macquarie University Southern Cross University University of Canberra University of Canberra Access Scholarships University of Newcastle Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN) *Preference is given to applicants who can demonstrate financial hardship. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 15 Institution/Scholarship Restrictions on citizenship/ Residency requirements Must Open to Commonwealth- demonstrate postgraduate supported place financial students? only? hardship? University of Sydney University of Sydney Access Scholarship Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship Walter and Eliza Hall Scholarships Blooms the Chemist – John Sidgreaves Scholarship in Pharmacy Rural Sustainability Scholarships Environmental Sustainability Scholarships The William John & Lizzie May Sinclair Scholarships in Engineering and Information Technologies Graham Daniels Scholarship in Engineering and Information Technologies Peter Giles Memorial Scholarship in Pharmacy Robert Maple Brown Bursaries Robert Campbell Scholarships The Walker Bursaries The Wentworth Bursaries Bernard Lee Scholarships for Indigenous Australian Students Robert Floyd Marshall & Essen Marshall Scholarship Sir Frank Packer Bursaries Githa Connolly Awards Longworth Scholarship for the Juris Doctor Yes – see page 48 Yes – see page 49 Yes – see page 50 Yes – see page 51 Yes – see page 52 Yes – see page 53 Yes – see page 54 Yes – see page 55 Yes – see page 56 Yes – see page 57 Yes – see page 58 Yes – see page 59 Yes – see page 60 Yes – see page 61 Yes – see page 62 Yes – see page 63 Yes – see page 64 Yes – see page 65 Yes – see page 65A UTS Diversity Access Scholarships (DAS) UTS Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarships Erik Dreikurs Scholarship Law Equity Scholarship Linden Little Equity Scholarship WJ and LM Sinclair Scholarship John Hughes Memorial Scholarship Women in Engineering Equity Scholarship Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Student Merit Scholarships Ezekiel Solomon Scholarship Yes – see page 66 Yes – see page 67 Yes – see page 68 Yes – see page 69 Yes – see page 70 Yes – see page 71 Yes – see page 72 Yes – see page 73 Yes – see page 74 Yes – see page 75 University of Western Sydney UWS Opportunity Scholarship UWS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Scholarship Yes – see page 76 Yes – see page 77 * * Yes – see page 78 Yes – see page 79 Yes – see page 80 Yes – see page 81 Yes – see page 82 * * * * * Yes – see page 83 Yes – see page 84 Yes – see page 85 Yes – see page 86 Yes – see page 87 Yes – see page 88 Yes – see page 89 Yes – see page 90 Yes – see page 91 Yes – see page 92 Yes – see page 93 Yes – see page 94 * * * * * * * * * * * Yes – see page 95 * University of Technology Sydney University of Wollongong UOW Equity Scholarships UOW General Residential Scholarships UOW Mature Age Scholarships Learning and Development Scholarships In2Uni Scholarships UNSW Australia UNSW Vice-Chancellor’s Equity Scholarships UNSW Access Assist Scholarships UNSW Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Appeal Equity Scholarships UNSW Alumni Leaders Scholarship in Business UNSW Mattick Scholarship in Business Kosmos Asset Management Scholarship in Economics John M Green Scholarship in Law Lilian Cohen Memorial Award UNSW Alumni Association Equity Scholarship John Weeden Memorial Award Richardson Award in Psychology Richardson Scholarship in Psychology William Blue College of Hospitality Management William Blue Indigenous Scholarship *Preference is given to applicants who can demonstrate financial hardship. 16 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Table 5: Educational disadvantages Institutions make Equity Scholarships offers to applicants demonstrating the greatest level of disadvantage as a result of a competitive application process. When awarding Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships, institutions must consider the Commonwealth’s eligibility requirements as well as other forms of educational disadvantage, listed in the table below. When awarding Institution Equity Scholarships, institutions will consider any specific requirements for individual IES as well as other forms of educational disadvantage listed in the table below. Once you have submitted your Equity Scholarships application, you must print your ‘Confirmation of application’ and ‘Scholarships document package’. Your ‘Scholarships document package’ will provide details of any documents you need to provide to UAC in support of the educational disadvantages you have claimed in your application. If your circumstances change after you have submitted an Equity Scholarships online application, do not commence a new application within the same admissions period. You can use Applicant Services at www.uac.edu.au/equity/applicant-services to change your contact details and add disadvantages as well as view and print your ‘Confirmation of application’ and ‘Scholarships document package’ and view and print your outcome letter. You will need your ES application number and ES PIN to log in. If you need to make any other changes to your application, email equity@uac.edu.au. Type of disadvantage Definition Carer responsibilities Sole parent responsibilities Evidence required A person of any age who, without being paid, cares for another One (only) of the following: person who needs ongoing support because of a long-term ■ your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) if medical condition, a mental illness, a disability, frailty or the you are receiving Carer Payment or Carer Allowance. need for palliative care. A carer: You will be required to enter your CRN in your ES Online ■ may or may not be a family member and may or may not application live with the person they care for ■ an independent statement to support your eligibility ■ may be in receipt of a Centrelink Carer Allowance or for carer responsibilities, completed and signed by a Carer Payment. responsible person* who knows your circumstances. Volunteers under the auspices of a voluntary organisation are not included. *Read page 22 for the definition of a responsible person. A person of any age who is single and has at least one dependent child under 18 who is wholly or primarily in their care and who is in Australia. One (only) of the following: ■ ■ ■ your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) if you are receiving Parenting Payment Single. You will be required to enter your CRN in your ES Online application another Centrelink (or other Commonwealth) meanstested income support payment as a single person with at least one dependent child such as Newstart Allowance an independent statement to support your eligibility for sole parent responsibilities, completed and signed by a responsible person* who knows your circumstances. *Read page 22 for the definition of a responsible person. Financial hardship A person is considered to be experiencing financial hardship if ■ they satisfy one (only) of the following criteria: ■ receiving a Centrelink (or other Commonwealth) meanstested income support payment (such as a Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment Single, Carer Payment) ■ expecting to receive a Centrelink (or other Commonwealth) means-tested income support payment in 2015–16 ■ able to provide comprehensive information demonstrating ■ exceptional financial hardship applicants who are eligible to claim a Centrelink meanstested allowance but choose not to, are not eligible to claim exceptional financial hardship. applicants whose family income is above the Centrelink eligibility threshold are generally not eligible to claim exceptional financial hardship. Your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN). The CRN must be in your name. You will be required to enter your CRN in your ES Online application. ■ you will be asked to indicate in your ES Online application when you expect to receive a Centrelink (or other Commonwealth) means-tested income support payment. No documentation is required to support eligibility for the expectation of receipt of a means-tested payment when you apply. Applicants will be required to verify their receipt of an allowance to their institution after enrolment and prior to payment of an Equity Scholarship. Documentation to support eligibility for exceptional financial hardship demonstrating a level of real and enduring financial hardship. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 17 Type of disadvantage Definition Evidence required (Financial hardship continued) ■ a dependant student between the ages of 16 and 19 (up to the end of the calendar year they turn 19) years old currently undertaking a Year 12 qualification, whose parent/guardian is in receipt of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A. You are not eligible to claim this disadvantage if you are a parent receiving FTB Part A. ■ English language difficulty A person is considered to be experiencing English language difficulty if they satisfy all of the following criteria: All of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ Indigenous Australian experience difficulties due to their non-English speaking background that affects their ability to study came to Australia from a non-English speaking country in 2011 or later didn’t previously undertake any formal education at an institution where the language of instruction was English haven’t undertaken two or more years of full-time study in Australia in a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor degree or higher level award. A person is considered to be an Indigenous person if they satisfy all of the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ A recent Centrelink Family Assistance Letter which has been issued to your parent/s or guardian/s demonstrating receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A. The date of issue of the Centrelink letter should be no older than three months prior to the date of your ES application. The letter provided must include your given name to demonstrate that you are a dependant of the parent/s or guardian/s receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A. Your parent/s or guardian/s must call or visit a Centrelink office to obtain a Centrelink Family Assistance Letter. You will need to allow at least a week for Centrelink to issue a letter. details of the studies you have undertaken a verified copy of your first immigration visa (if your current immigration visa specifies a different residency visa from that specified on your first, attach a verified copy of both). Refer to pages 7–8 for information on verifying documents a statement of attendance from an Intensive English Centre (if applicable). One (only) of the following: ■ is of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent identifies as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ■ is accepted as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which s/he lives or has lived. your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) so UAC can confirm you currently receive ABSTUDY. You will be required to enter your CRN in your ES Online application a ‘Declaration – Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander’. You will be able to print this declaration at the end of your Equity Scholarships Online application. You will need to correctly complete and return the declaration to UAC. If your Aboriginality is questioned you’ll be asked to provide further evidence. Long-term medical A person is considered to be experiencing a long-term medical All of the following: condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse if their ability condition/ disability or ■ a personal statement ongoing effects of abuse to study at university is being affected, or is likely to be ■ a Medical Impact Statement (MIS)* completed by a affected, by the long-term and ongoing effects of one of the registered health professional who is treating you for your following: condition ■ a severe and long-term or a severe and recurrent ■ an Educational Impact Statement (EIS)* completed by a medical/psychiatric condition or illness responsible person who can comment on the educational ■ a learning, sensory, physical, psychological or other impact on your studies. disability/disorder * Read ‘Common terms and abbreviations’ on page 22 for more ■ trauma or abuse. information about these documents. Refugee status A person is considered to have refugee status if they entered Australia in one of the following ways: ■ ■ as a refugee on a Global Special Humanitarian Visa (subclass 202). Institutions may use this criterion in conjunction with other demonstrated disadvantages in awarding their Institution Equity Scholarships. 18 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 One (only) of the following: ■ ■ a verified copy of your visa showing refugee status a verified copy of your Red Cross or UNHCR registration if you arrived in Australia on a non-refugee visa ■ a verified copy of your document for travelling to Australia ■ a verified copy of your Global Special Humanitarian Visa (subclass 202). Read pages 7–8 for information on supplying verified copies of documents. Type of disadvantage Definition Evidence required Regional or remote disadvantage for nonIndigenous applicants A non-Indigenous person will be considered to have experienced a regional or remote (see below for details) disadvantage if within the two years immediately prior to the start of their current or proposed course of higher education study they lived in a regional or remote area of Australia for at least 12 months. Documents substantiating your residential (not postal) address in a regional or remote area of Australia, for a period of at least 12 months in the two years immediately prior to the start of your current or proposed higher education course of study. An Indigenous person will be considered to have experienced a regional or remote disadvantage (see below for details) if, within the four years immediately before the start of higher education study, they can show one of the following: Documents substantiating your residential (not postal) address in a regional or remote area of Australia, for each of the four years immediately before the start of your current or proposed higher education course of study. Regional or remote disadvantage for Indigenous applicants ■ ■ ■ ■ Documents must be in your name. lived in a regional or remote area of Australia for at least Documents must be in your name. three years completed the final two years of schooling in a high school or college in a regional or remote area of Australia (while residing in a regional or remote area of Australia) moved away from a regional or remote area of Australia to complete the whole or the majority of secondary schooling at a high school or college in a major city lived in a regional or remote area of Australia for at least two years, and relocated to a major city to undertake vocational education training (eg TAFE) for a maximum of two years immediately preceding their current or proposed course of study. In addition to one of the above, they must show all of the following: ■ ■ ■ it was necessary for the person to move from the regional or remote area of Australia in order to undertake their higher education study or it was necessary to remain in a major city in order to undertake their higher education study as a result of the move the person will incur/has incurred additional accommodation costs the person is/will be enrolled as an internal student. ^ ^ Internal student – You should normally be enrolled as an internal student to be deemed eligible for Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships unless you can demonstrate that there are exceptional circumstances preventing you from doing so, including, but not limited to: the need for you to attend classes or access other study-related facilities on the campus at which you’re enrolled with the eligible scholarship provider or a host provider approved by the eligible scholarship provider through a cross-institutional arrangement the distance from your home to the relevant campus the availability and quality of transport infrastructure between your home and the relevant campus limitations on your mobility due to disability and/or carer responsibilities. Regional or remote classification Your permanent residence postcode/s will be used to assess whether you lived in a regional or remote area of Australia. The Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Education) 2010 advise that the Australian Standard Geographic Classification Remoteness Areas (ASGC RA) classification system, following, be used as a guide: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RA1 – Major Cities of Australia RA2 – Inner Regional Australia RA3 – Outer Regional Australia RA4 – Remote Australia RA5 – Very Remote Australia. All categories other than ‘RA1 – Major Cities of Australia’ are considered to be regional or remote. Components of study undertaken overseas or through cross-institutional arrangements Students who undertake a component of their course overseas or with an institution that has been approved by their institution, won’t be precluded from accessing their scholarship if it’s approved by their institution and will count towards the course requirements in which the student is enrolled. Students who undertake a component of their study overseas will not be precluded from accessing the scholarship while overseas. The ASGC RA classification system map can be accessed at www.doctorconnect.gov.au. You can use this tool as a guide for your postcode. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 19 Table 6: Full-time study definitions You must be enrolled as a full-time student to be eligible for an Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship, unless there are exceptional circumstances that prevent you from studying full-time; for example, you have a disability or significant carer responsibilities (refer to ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’, below). Some institutions specify that you must be enrolled as a full-time student to be eligible for their Institution Equity Scholarships (IES) – check institution entries for details of other requirements – pages 23–95. The table below shows each institution’s definition of an equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL). To be considered a full-time student you must be undertaking a study load that is equivalent to at least 75 per cent of EFTSL. If your course load falls below 75 per cent of a normal full-time load, your eligibility status will be reviewed. You will not be eligible to retain your Commonwealth Scholarship unless there are exceptional circumstances that prevent you from being a full-time student. Institution EFTSL Full-time student study load APM College of Business and Communication 40 credit points a trimester 30 credit points a trimester Australasian College of Natural Therapies 40 credit points a trimester 30 credit points a trimester Australian Catholic University 40 credit points at 0.125 EFTSL per semester 0.375 EFTSL per semester Australian National College of Beauty 40 credit points a trimester 30 credit points a trimester 75 per cent of EFTSL Australian National University 24 units a semester 18 units a semester Billy Blue College of Design 40 credit points a trimester 30 credit points a trimester CATC Design School 40 credit points a trimester 30 credit points a trimester Charles Sturt University 32 credit points a session 24 credit points a session International College of Management Sydney B Business Management or specialist degree – 12 credit points a term. B Business Management or specialist degree – 9 credit points a term. Jansen Newman Institute 40 credit points a trimester 30 credit points a trimester La Trobe University 60 credit points a semester 45 credit points a semester Macquarie University 11.5 or more credit points a semester 8.5 credit points a semester Southern Cross University 48 credit points a session 36 credit points a session University of Canberra 12 credit points a semester 9 credit points a semester University of New England 24 credit points a trimester 18 credit points a trimester University of Newcastle 40 units a semester 30 units a semester University of Sydney 24 credit points a semester 18 credit points a semester University of Technology Sydney 24 credit points a semester 18 credit points a semester University of Western Sydney 40 credit points a session 30 credit points a session University of Wollongong 24 credit points a semester (depending on degree program) 3-year degree – 18 credit points a session 4-year or more degree – contact institution UNSW Australia 24 units of credit a semester William Blue College of Hospitality Management 40 credit points a trimester 18 units of credit a semester 30 credit points a trimester Part-time study Part-time study – exceptional circumstances Part-time enabling course Students should be mindful that: Students can enrol on a part-time basis in an eligible enabling course, subject to approval by the institution. However: ■ ■ ■ ■ 20 to be eligible for a Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship you must be studying full-time, unless there are exceptional circumstances using the information you provide in your 2015–16 ES Online application, institutions will apply their own policies to assess your eligibility for a Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarship if you are studying part-time some institutions use this information in awarding their IES – check institution entries if you are unable to study full-time during 2015–16 as a consequence of course structure constraints at your institution, attach an explanatory statement and, where applicable, attach a current copy of your academic record. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 ■ ■ you will only be eligible to be considered for an Indigenous–CECS; you won’t be eligible to receive an Indigenous Access Scholarship or an Indigenous–CAS you won’t automatically be entitled to receive an Indigenous–CECS, but are subject to a competitive process as are other eligible commencing students. FAQ about Equity Scholarships What is a Centrelink (or other Commonwealth) means-tested income support payment? Why are there two definitions of regional and remote disadvantage? Income support payments are financial assistance for students undertaking tertiary study. They are administered by the Australian Government and include Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY. One definition is for Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships, funded by the Australian Government (refer to page 19) and is set by the government in the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines. These payments are made based on the assessment of the income and sometimes assets of the applicant, their partner, carer or supporter. This assessment will determine their eligibility for payment or the rate of payment they may receive. The other definition is for non-Indigenous applicants being considered for Institution Equity Scholarships which are funded by individual institutions. Institutions have agreed on a separate definition of regional and remote disadvantage for non-Indigenous applicants (refer to page 19). For information about Centrelink (or other Commonwealth) means-tested income support payments, visit www.humanservices.gov.au. Note: Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B are not income and assets tested payments. How can I maximise my chances of getting a scholarship? Complete all questions relevant to you in the ES Online application. After you’ve submitted your application: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ print your ‘Confirmation of application’ and check it carefully. If you’ve made a mistake in your application you can use Applicant Services at www.uac.edu.au/equity/applicant-services to update your application. You will need your ES application number and ES PIN to log in. Using Applicant Services you can change your contact details and add disadvantages as well as view and print your ‘Confirmation of application’ and ‘Scholarships document package’ and view and print your outcome letter. For further queries, email equity@uac.edu.au to update your information. print your ‘Scholarships document package’, which will be automatically generated if you have to provide supporting documents. If you don’t receive a ‘Scholarships document package’, you do not need to supply supporting documents. provide your supporting documents within seven working days of submitting your ES Online application. For example, if you mention in your application that you have a long-term medical condition or disability, you must submit correctly verified copies (refer to pages 7–8 for information on verifying documents) of documents confirming these circumstances. Why do I need to provide documents? It’s necessary to provide the documents requested: ■ ■ to verify that you’re eligible to assist in ranking your application in relation to other applications. The requirements of my course mean that I have to study overseas for part of the course. Can I still receive my scholarship payment while I’m overseas? Yes. As long as the overseas component of your course is approved by your institution and it counts towards the requirements of the course you’re enrolled in, you can still receive your scholarship payment while you’re studying overseas. I’ve missed the seven-day deadline for submitting my supporting documents. What do I do? You should still post your supporting documents to UAC, even if you have missed the seven-day deadline. UAC will make every effort to assess all supporting documentation submitted before institutions make their scholarship offers, but cannot guarantee the assessment of documents submitted outside the required timeframe. I’m not currently receiving a Centrelink meanstested income support payment but expect to receive one in the near future. Can I still apply for financial hardship? Yes. You should apply under the ‘Predicted means-tested income support’ section of the ES Online application if you expect to receive an income support payment either on or before the relevant census date for the institution at which you are or you will be enrolled. If your Centrelink payments commence after you have submitted your application, email equity@uac.edu.au to provide updated the information. For more information, refer to page 17. I’m an enrolled student but also an applicant for admission. Which one do I enter in ES Online? Both. It’s vital that you enter all details of your current enrolment and your application for admission in your ES Online application. You’ll only be considered for a scholarship offer by institutions at which you’re enrolled and/or from which you receive an offer of admission. You may miss out on a scholarship offer if you don’t enter all your application and current enrolment details in ES Online. After you’ve submitted your ES application you can email equity@uac.edu.au to update any changes to your enrolment status. My ES Online application didn’t ask me which scholarship I want to apply for, why not? When you apply for Equity Scholarships through UAC, you don’t have to nominate which Equity Scholarships you’re applying for, ES Online gathers all the information institutions need to enable them to determine which of their scholarships you’re eligible for. You’ll be considered for all scholarships for which you’re eligible at those institutions at which you’re enrolled and/or from which you’ve received an offer of admission. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 21 Common terms and abbreviations Approved leave Full-time study load A university authorised period of absence when a student interrupts their studies by not enrolling for a semester or longer, but intends to return to their course in a later year. Equity Scholarship requirements define it as at least 75 per cent of an equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL) in the scholarship period for which the scholarship is being paid. Read ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20 for each institution’s definition of full-time study. Census date The date on which all your enrolment requirements must be finalised. It is the last day you can withdraw from a course without financial penalty. Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) A place in a course to which the Commonwealth Government contributes towards the cost and you have to pay part of the cost of your course (a student contribution). Formerly called HECS places. A loan for eligible Commonwealth-supported students to pay their student contributions. Indigenous A person who identifies as a member of the Aboriginal race of Australia or a descendant of the Indigenous inhabitants of the Torres Strait Islands. Commonwealth-supported students Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships Students for whom the Commonwealth Government contributes towards their study costs. These students pay student contributions. Scholarships for Indigenous students funded by the Australian Government. Continuing students Students who have an active enrolment at a participating institution (ie students who are currently enrolled or on approved leave of absence from their higher education studies). Current higher education course of study For Equity Scholarships this means: ■ ■ For continuing students – the course in which you are currently enrolled and intend to enrol in for 2015–16 admissions For commencing students – the course to which you have applied for admission and intend to enrol in for 2015–16 admissions. Deferment Permission to delay starting a course, usually for one year. Direct applicant Someone who applies directly to an institution (ie does not apply for admission through a tertiary admissions centre). If you’re a direct applicant for admission, ES Online will ask you to provide your application or reference number given to you by the institution when you applied. If you don’t have it you will need to provide information about the course you’ve applied for. Domestic fee-paying students (DFEE) Students who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia who meet the entire cost of their studies through tuition fees. Educational Impact Statement (EIS) If your application for Equity Scholarships includes a claim for consideration of a medical disadvantage, you’ll need to arrange for an Educational Impact Statement to be completed by a responsible person (see the definition of a ‘Responsible person’ opposite) who can comment on the impact your medical condition/disability has, or will have, on your studies. The EIS is provided in your ‘Scholarships document package’. 22 HECS-HELP Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Internal student A student who, for the majority of units of study in which they’re enrolled in the scholarship period, is required to attend regular classes on campus. Medical impact statement (MIS) If your application for Equity Scholarships includes a claim for consideration of a medical disadvantage, you’ll need to arrange for an Medical Impact Statement to be completed by a registered health professional who is treating the medical condition/disability you have claimed has, or will have, on your studies. The MIS is provided in your ‘Scholarships document package’. Responsible person If you’re a 2015 Year 12 who is required to fill in an Educational Impact Statement, a responsible person is your school/college principal, counsellor, year adviser or careers adviser. If you’re unable to have your school complete the Educational impact statement, it may be completed by a responsible person. This person may be a doctor, lawyer, accountant, social worker, counsellor, religious or community leader who is familiar with your circumstances and who can provide information on your educational disadvantage and its effect on your ability to study. The person must not be related to you. That person must confirm the relationship in the Educational Impact Statement. The responsible person must explain how the educational disadvantage you’ve experienced has affected your educational performance. You must also attach an explanation as to why your school can’t complete the statement and the relationship of the responsible person to yourself. Scholarship period For Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships this is a six-month period from either 1 January to 30 June or 1 July to 31 December. Participating institutions’ IES entries APM College of Business and Communication ........................................................................................................................ 24 Australasian College of Natural Therapies................................................................................................................................ 25 Australian Catholic University ...................................................................................................................................................... 26 Australian National College of Beauty ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Australian National University ..................................................................................................................................................... 28 Billy Blue College of Design ......................................................................................................................................................... 32 CATC Design School ...................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Charles Sturt University ................................................................................................................................................................ 34 International College of Management, Sydney ........................................................................................................................ 35 Jansen Newman Institute............................................................................................................................................................. 36 La Trobe University......................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Macquarie University ..................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Southern Cross University ............................................................................................................................................................ 44 University of Canberra................................................................................................................................................................... 46 University of Newcastle..................................................................................................................................................................47 University of Sydney ...................................................................................................................................................................... 48 University of Technology Sydney ................................................................................................................................................. 66 University of Western Sydney .......................................................................................................................................................76 University of Wollongong .............................................................................................................................................................. 78 UNSW Australia .............................................................................................................................................................................. 83 William Blue College of Hospitality Management ................................................................................................................... 95 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 23 APM College of Business and Communication telephone: email: website: 1300 880 610 enquiries@apm.edu.au www.apm.edu.au The APM Indigenous Scholarship aims to increase participation of Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds studying at APM College of Business and Communication by providing financial assistance towards the costs of studying full time. APM Indigenous Scholarship Duration 1 year. Value $6,000 per year. No. available 1 Conditions of the scholarship Must be entering first year of study in an undergraduate program in 2016. Must maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Level of study Attendance Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the APM Indigenous Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing study in 2016. Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Domestic fee-paying course. Financial hardship While preference is given to students with demonstrated financial hardship, scholarships may be awarded outside of this requirement. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages APM College will award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ financial hardship Indigenous Australian regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Not applicable. Receiving Australian You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. 24 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Australasian College of Natural Therapies telephone: email: website: 1300 017 267 enquiries@acnt.edu.au www.acnt.edu.au The Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) Indigenous Scholarship aims to increase participation of Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds studying at ACNT by providing financial assistance towards the costs of studying full-time. Australian College of Natural Therapies Indigenous Scholarship Duration 1 year. Value $6,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering first year of study in an undergraduate program in 2016. Must maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Level of study Attendance Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the ACNT Indigenous Scholarship. Details of payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing study in 2016. Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Domestic fee-paying course. Financial hardship While preference is given to students with demonstrated financial hardship, scholarships may be awarded outside of this requirement. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages ACNT will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ financial hardship Indigenous Australian regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Not applicable. Receiving Australian You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 25 Australian Catholic University telephone: email: website: 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228) scholarships@acu.edu.au www.acu.edu.au/scholarships The ACU Equity Bursaries are intended to facilitate choice in higher education and to increase participation of students from low socio-economic backgrounds by providing them with some financial assistance. ACU Equity Bursaries Duration 1 year. Value $2,000 paid in one lump sum. No. available 70 Scholarship conditions Continuing students must have and maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Not available. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the ACU Equity Bursary. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens. Level of study Open to undergraduate students. Attendance Must be a full-time student. However, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of Educational Disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages ACU will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving a Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Government-funded Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. scholarships Receiving non-government- You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016 and the value of the other scholarship/s is more than $6,000 per year. 26 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Australian National College of Beauty telephone: email: website: 1300 885 385 www.ancb.edu.au/contact www.ancb.edu.au The Australian National College of Beauty (ANCB) Indigenous Scholarship aims to increase participation of Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds studying at ANCB by providing financial assistance towards the costs of studying full-time. Australian National College of Beauty Indigenous Scholarship Duration 1 year. Value $6,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering first year of study in an undergraduate program in 2016. Must maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Level of study Attendance Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the ANCB Indigenous Scholarship. Details of payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing study in 2016. Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Domestic fee-paying course. Financial hardship While preference is given to students with demonstrated financial hardship, scholarships may be awarded outside of this requirement. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages ANCB will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ financial hardship Indigenous Australian regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Not applicable. Receiving Australian You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 27 Australian National University telephone: email: website: 135 ANU student@anu.edu.au http://students.anu.edu.au/scholarships Each year The Australian National University (ANU) offers a number of scholarships to assist students from outside of the Canberra region in financial need who are commencing an undergraduate degree program at ANU. The Equity Accommodation Scholarships aim to assist students with the accommodation expenses associated with relocating to Canberra. Our Access Scholarships are offered by Access and Inclusion and are available for award to domestic students with a disability. Check the eligibility criteria below for more information. ANU Equity Accommodation Scholarships Duration 1 year. Value $5,000 per year. No. available Up to 20. Scholarship conditions Scholarship holders are expected to achieve satisfactory academic results throughout their academic program. Approved leave You may be able to retain your Institution Equity Scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the ANU Equity Accommodation Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (other than humanitarian) permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (humanitarian). Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. However, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and be relocating to Canberra to study an undergraduate degree. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages ANU will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for Government-funded example Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. scholarships Receiving non-government- You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016 and the value of the other scholarship/s is more than $5,000 per year. 28 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Australian National University ANU Undergraduate Access Scholarships Duration 4 years. Value $4,000 per year. No. available 2 Scholarship conditions Scholarship holders are expected to achieve satisfactory academic results throughout their academic program. Approved leave Scholars may be granted permission to suspend the scholarship for one semester while on approved program leave. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the ANU Undergraduate Access Scholarships. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens. Level of study Must be enrolled to study at undergraduate coursework level at ANU. Attendance Must be a full-time student. However, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. If the scholar is a part-time student the scholarship will be paid on a pro-rata basis for up to a maximum of 16 semesters. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Long-term medical condition/ Must demonstrate permanent medical condition/disability. disability or ongoing effects (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) of abuse Other disadvantages ANU will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ long-term medical condition/disability. financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Receiving Australian Scholars may hold other scholarships, bursaries or awards concurrently with the ANU Undergraduate Access Government-funded Scholarship. scholarships Receiving non-government- Scholars may hold other scholarships, bursaries or awards concurrently with the ANU Undergraduate Access funded scholarships Scholarship. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 29 Australian National University ANU Graduate Access Scholarship Duration 4 years. Value $4,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must achieve satisfactory academic results throughout their academic program. Approved leave Scholars may be granted permission to suspend the scholarship for one semester while on approved program leave. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the ANU Graduate Access Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens. Level of study Must be enrolled to study at postgraduate level at ANU. Attendance Must be a full-time student. However, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. If the scholar is a part-time student the scholarship will be paid on a pro-rata basis for up to a maximum of sixteen semesters. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Long-term medical condition/ Must demonstrate permanent medical condition/disability. disability or ongoing effects (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) of abuse Other disadvantages ANU will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ long-term medical condition/disability. financial hardship. (see ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Not applicable Receiving Australian Scholars may hold other scholarships, bursaries or awards concurrently with the ANU Graduate Access Scholarship. Government-funded scholarships Receiving non-government- Scholars may hold other scholarships, bursaries or awards concurrently with the ANU Graduate Access Scholarship. funded scholarships 30 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Australian National University ANU Love Undergraduate Scholarships Duration Up to 5 years. Value Up to $50,000 over 5 years (see ‘Payment’ for details). No. available 2 (one scholarship tenable for any course at ANU, one scholarship tenable for students studying a science degree and intending to major in Physics). Scholarship conditions Open to school leavers eligible for EAS bonus points and able to demonstrate that they have faced life circumstances that pose a serious and sustained challenge to their ability to participate in university studies and realise their potential. Approved leave May apply in writing for a suspension of the scholarship benefit due to illness, injury or other extenuating circumstances. An application must be supported by appropriate documentation. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. The scholarship will be paid as follows: Year 1 – $15,000, Year 2 – $12,500, Year 3 – $10,000, Year 4 – $7,500 and Year 5 – $5,000. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing study in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and be able to demonstrate, through a supporting statement, that the circumstances that they have faced could pose a serious and sustained challenge to their ability to participate at University and how the scholarship would enable them to pursue their tertiary education and take advantage of their studies to enable them to reach their full potential. Supporting statements should be no more than 500 words and be emailed to access.inclusion@anu.edu.au. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages ANU will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for Government-funded example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. scholarships Receiving non-government- You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016 and the value of the other scholarship/s is more than $5,000 per year. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 31 Scholarship added –12 November 2015 Australian National University ANU Bachor Undergraduate Science Scholarship Duration Up to 3 years. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Open to refugees and open to people who have arrived in Australia for the first time within the last 5 years. The student must have been admitted to an undergraduate degree program of study of science (excluding Medical Science) at the ANU. Scholarship holders are expected to achieve satisfactory academic results (credit grade point average) throughout their academic program. Visit http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships-support for more information Approved leave Payment You may not be able to retain your IES when on approved leave. Payments will be made in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester. Scholarship payment/s will be made according to the terms and conditions of the Bachor Undergraduate Science Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ ■ Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holders Temporary Humanitarian Visa Holders permanent residents of Australia or Australian citizens who have arrived in Australia for the first time within the last 5 years Australian citizens. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. However, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and be able to demonstrate, through a supporting statement, how the scholarship would enable them to take advantage of their studies to enable them to reach their full potential. Supporting statements should be no more than 300 words and be emailed to access.inclusion@anu.edu.au. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages ANU will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ English language difficulty financial hardship refugee status (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, Government-funded for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. scholarships Receiving non-government- You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016 and the value of the other scholarship/s is more than $5,000 per year. 31A Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Scholarship added –12 November 2015 Australian National University ANU Poppy Undergraduate Scholarship Duration Up to 3 years. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Available to domestic students who have been admitted to a single or combined undergraduate degree program at the ANU within the areas of Sociology, Economics, Commerce or Law. Scholarship holders are expected to achieve satisfactory academic results (credit grade point average) throughout their academic program. Visit http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships-support for more information. Approved leave You may not be able to retain your IES when on approved leave. Payment Payments will be made in paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester. Scholarship payment/s will be made according to the terms and conditions of the Poppy Undergraduate Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (other than humanitarian) permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (humanitarian). Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. However, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and be able to demonstrate, through a supporting statement, how the scholarship would enable them to take advantage of their studies and; to enable them to reach their full potential and continue to support the communities around them. Supporting statements should be no more than 300 words and be emailed to access.inclusion@anu.edu.au. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages ANU will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ financial hardship Indigenous Australian refugee status (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, Government-funded for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. scholarships Receiving non-government- You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016 and the value of the other scholarship/s is more than $5,000 per year. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 31B Scholarship added –12 November 2015 Australian National University ANU Throw the Switch Igor Scholarship Duration Up to 3 years. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Available to a mature aged (over 21 years of age) female student who has been admitted to an undergraduate degree program at the ANU with a major in English, concentrating on English literature courses. Scholarship holders are expected to achieve satisfactory academic results (credit grade point average) throughout their academic program. Visit http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships-support for more information. Approved leave You may not be able to retain your IES when on approved leave. Payment Payments will be made in paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester. Scholarship payment/s will be made according to the terms and conditions of the Throw the Switch Igor Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (other than humanitarian) permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (humanitarian). Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. However, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and be able to demonstrate, through a supporting statement, how the scholarship would enable them to take advantage of their studies and reach their full potential. Supporting statements should be no more than 300 words and be emailed to access.inclusion@anu.edu.au. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages ANU will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities financial hardship sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, Government-funded for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. scholarships Receiving non-government- You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016 and the value of the other scholarship/s is more than $5,000 per year. 31C Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Billy Blue College of Design telephone: email: website: 1300 851 245 info@billyblue.edu.au www.billyblue.edu.au The Billy Blue Indigenous Scholarship aims to increase participation of Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds studying at Billy Blue College of Design by providing financial assistance towards the costs of studying full-time. Billy Blue Indigenous Scholarship Duration 1 year. Value $6,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering first year of study in an undergraduate program in 2016. Must maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Level of study Attendance Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the Billy Blue Indigenous Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing study in 2016. Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Domestic fee-paying course. Financial hardship While preference is given to students with demonstrated financial hardship, scholarships may be awarded outside of this requirement. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages Billy Blue will award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ financial hardship Indigenous Australian regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Not applicable. Receiving Australian You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. 32 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 CATC Design School telephone: email: website: 1300 661 111 enquiries@catc.edu.au www.catc.edu.au The CATC Design School Indigenous Scholarship aims to increase participation of Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds studying at CATC Design School by providing financial assistance towards the costs of studying full-time. CATC Design School Indigenous Scholarship Duration 1 year. Value $6,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering first year of study in an undergraduate program in 2016. Must maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Level of study Attendance Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the CATC Design School Indigenous Scholarship. Details of payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing study in 2016. Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Domestic fee-paying course. Financial hardship While preference is given to students with demonstrated financial hardship, scholarships may be awarded outside of this requirement. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages CATC will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ financial hardship Indigenous Australian regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Not applicable. Receiving Australian You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 33 Charles Sturt University telephone: email: website: 1800 334 733 (Freecall) (02) 6051 9849 CSU Scholarship Office scholarships.officer@csu.edu.au www.csu.edu.au/scholarships/ CSU recognises that accessing tertiary education can be an expensive undertaking, and in response offer a comprehensive range of scholarships across courses at all levels for commencing and continuing students. In 2015 CSU awarded over $2 million in scholarships to its students. At CSU we are committed to increasing access to higher education for students who are experiencing economic, social or geographical disadvantage and offer the institutional Charles Sturt University Equity Scholarships (CSUES) to support them during their studies. When awarding the CSUES, the University gives preference to applicants that demonstrate they meet the low socio-economic (financial hardship) plus other educational disadvantages as outlined below. Charles Sturt University Equity Scholarships (CSUES) Duration 1 year. Value $2,000 per year. No. available To be determined. Scholarship conditions New students must have a GPA of 3.0 after their first session to receive their second CSUES payment. Continuing students must have and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 per session. All students must continue to meet the financial hardship criteria to receive their second CSUES payment. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the CSUES. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (other than humanitarian) permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (humanitarian). Level of study Open to undergraduate students, and postgraduate students who are enrolled in a course in an area of National Priority required for initial registration to practise in the National Priority field. Attendance Must be a full-time student. However, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time. Read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages When awarding scholarships, CSU will consider multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded non-government-funded scholarship/s in 2016 where the value of the other scholarship/s is more than $7,500 per year. scholarships 34 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 International College of Management, Sydney telephone: email: website: 1800 110 490 (Freecall) icmsscholarships@icms.edu.au www.icms.edu.au/scholarships The Aspiring Education Foundation (AEF) is the International College of Management Sydney’s (ICMS) commitment to helping Australia’s secondary school students experiencing financial hardship to achieve their tertiary goals. At ICMS there is an integrated college community of international and Australian students, which embraces all cultures and which benefits from breadth and diversity. It is a key value of ICMS to enable students from all backgrounds to have an opportunity to study at tertiary level. By establishing the AEF, ICMS is able to provide equity scholarships for both tuition and accommodation to help financially disadvantaged Australian students with the costs associated with their higher education. ICMS Aspiring Education Foundation (AEF) Equity Scholarships Duration Up to 3 years. Value Up to $25,000 per year. No. available To be determined. Scholarship conditions Must be entering first year of study in an undergraduate program at ICMS in 2016. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the ICMS Aspiring Education Foundation (AEF) Equity Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Payment is made towards tuition and accommodation costs; direct payments are not made to scholarship recipients. Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (other than humanitarian) permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (humanitarian). Level of study Open to undergraduate students who are applying as current school leavers. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Domestic fee-paying course. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Extra application requirements Applicants must complete the UAC online equity scholarships application in addition to the ICMS scholarship application form. For more information, visit www.icms.edu.au/scholarships. Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You may be eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Government-funded Scholarship in 2016. scholarships Receiving non-government- You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016 funded scholarships and the value of other scholarships is more than $6,000 per year. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 35 Jansen Newman Institute telephone: email: website: 1300 777 116 info@jni.edu.au www.jni.edu.au The Jansen Newman Institute Indigenous Scholarship aims to increase participation of Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds studying at Jansen Newman Institute by providing financial assistance towards the costs of studying full-time. Jansen Newman Institute Indigenous Scholarship Duration 1 year only. Value $6,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering first year of study in an undergraduate program in 2016. Must maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Level of study Attendance Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the Jansen Newman Institute Indigenous Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing study in 2016. Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Domestic fee-paying course. Financial hardship While preference is given to students with demonstrated financial hardship, scholarships may be awarded outside of this requirement. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages Jansen Newman Institute will award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ financial hardship Indigenous Australian regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Not applicable. Receiving Australian You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-Government funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. 36 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 La Trobe University telephone: email: website: (03) 9479 3295, Scholarships Officer scholarships@latrobe.edu.au www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships La Trobe University has a number of scholarships available each year to assist students experiencing financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage who are commencing full-time undergraduate studies for the first time. La Trobe Equity Scholarships are open to commencing tertiary students only. If you have already commenced a Bachelor degree or higher award at any time, at any institution, whether or not it was completed and regardless of how long ago you were enrolled, you will not be considered for La Trobe Equity scholarships. Please note, a student who enrolled at La Trobe after 30 June 2015 and who meets all of the above criteria for commencing students at the time of that enrolment, will be defined as a ‘commencing student’ for the purposes of this condition and will be eligible to be considered for La Trobe Equity Scholarships for 2016. La Trobe Indigenous Students Scholarships (LISS) Duration Up to 4 years. The LISS is for the normal duration of full-time study for the undergraduate course (including honours, if applicable and that the Honours is contiguous with the degree). Value $6,000 per year. No. available 10 Scholarship conditions Must maintain satisfactory progress. Approved leave You may be able to retain your LISS when on approved leave, however you may not suspend or defer studies in the first year unless exceptional circumstances apply. Payment Made following semester census dates and according to the terms and conditions of the La Trobe Indigenous Students Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to descendants of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who self-identify and are accepted as such by the Indigenous Australian communities in which they have lived or currently reside. Level of study Must be intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree at a La Trobe campus. Attendance Must be a full-time student. However, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – see ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (see ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages La Trobe University will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Must be a commencing first-year student in 2016. Receiving Australian You may be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, Government-funded for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship or Start-Up Scholarship and/or Relocation scholarships Scholarship in 2016. Receiving non-government- You may be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-Government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 37 La Trobe University La Trobe Access Scholarships (LAS) Duration Up to 4 years. The LAS is for the normal duration of full-time study for the undergraduate course (including Honours, if applicable and if honours is contiguous with the degree). Value $3,000 per year. No. available 100 Scholarship conditions Must maintain satisfactory progress and full-time study. Approved leave You may be able to retain your LAS when on approved leave, however you may not suspend or defer studies in the first year unless exceptional circumstances apply. Payment Made following semester census dates and according to the terms and conditions of the La Trobe Access Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (humanitarian). Level of study Must be intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree at a La Trobe campus. Attendance Must be a full-time student. OR Part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – see ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages La Trobe University will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Must be a commencing first-year student in 2016. Receiving Australian You may be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, Government-funded for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship or Start-Up Scholarship and/or Relocation scholarships Scholarship in 2016. Receiving non-government- You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016. 38 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Macquarie University telephone: email: website: (02) 9850 7337/6401 Scholarships Officer csap@mq.edu.au www.mq.edu.au/scholarships/ Through the provision of Equity Scholarships, Macquarie University seeks to support students whose opportunities to study at university have been hampered by disadvantages beyond their control. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship, with consideration given to applicants who can also demonstrate any of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ capacity to triumph over hardship geographic disadvantage long-term medical condition/disability English language difficulty carer responsibilities ongoing effects of abuse. Macquarie University Education Costs Scholarships (MECS) Duration Up to 4 years. Value $5,086 per year (2015 amount). No. available To be determined. Scholarship conditions Continuing and new students must have and maintain good academic standing. For continuing students this means having an overall grade point average of 2.0. Approved leave You may be able to retain your Institution Equity Scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the Macquarie University Education Costs Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages Macquarie University will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You may be eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Government-funded Scholarship in 2016. scholarships Receiving non-government- You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 39 Macquarie University Macquarie University Accommodation Scholarships (MAS) Duration up to 4 years. Value $10,174 per year (2015 amount). No. available To be determined. Scholarship conditions Continuing and new students must have and maintain good academic standing. For continuing students this means having an overall grade point average of 2.0. Approved leave You may be able to retain your Institution Equity Scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the Macquarie University Accommodation Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Regional/remote disadvantage The scholarship has been established for students who meet the eligibility requirements for regional and remote disadvantage. Applicants who are relocating from a metropolitan area outside of New South Wales will also be considered. Other disadvantages Macquarie University will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You may be eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Government-funded Scholarship in 2016. scholarships Receiving non-government- You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships: scholarship/s in 2016. 40 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Macquarie University Macquarie University Higher Study Scholarships (MAHS) Duration 1 year (or standard duration of your course). Value $10,174 per year or pro rata amount for part-time study (2015 amount). No. available To be determined. Scholarship conditions In addition to other criteria academic merit will be considered when assessing the applications. Approved leave You may be able to retain your Institution Equity Scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the MAHS. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens. Level of study Must be eligible to study at the postgraduate coursework level in a Commonwealth-supported place or domestic feepaying place. Attendance May be a full-time or part-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages Macquarie University will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Preference may be given to students who do not already hold a completed postgraduate qualification. Receiving Australian You may be eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Government-funded Scholarship in 2016. scholarships Receiving non-government- You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 41 Macquarie University Macquarie University Mature Age/Non-current School Leaver Scholarships Duration Up to 4 years. Value $5,086 per year (2015 amount). No. available To be determined. Scholarship conditions Successful or hopeful in obtaining an offer to Macquarie University through either UAC or a direct Macquarie University admission scheme as a non-current school leaver. Applicants cannot hold a completed Bachelor or higher degree. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency You may be able to retain your Macquarie University Mature Age/Non-current School Leaver Scholarship when on approved leave. Made according to the terms and conditions of the Macquarie University Mature Age/Non-current School Leaver Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages Macquarie University will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You may be eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Government-funded Scholarship in 2016. scholarships Receiving non-government- You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016. 42 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Macquarie University Macquarie University Refugee Scholarships Duration Up to 4 years. Value $5,086 per year (2015 amount). No. available To be determined. Scholarship conditions Successful in obtaining or hopeful to obtain an offer to Macquarie University through either UAC or a direct Macquarie University admission scheme. Applicants cannot hold a completed Bachelor or higher degree. Approved leave You may be able to retain your Macquarie University Refugee Scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the Macquarie University Refugee Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (humanitarian) Australian citizens (from a refugee background). Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages Macquarie University will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You may be eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Government-funded Scholarship in 2016. scholarships Receiving non-government- You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 43 Southern Cross University telephone: email: website: 1800 005 687 (Freecall) (02) 6620 3006 SCU Scholarships Office equityscholarships@scu.edu.au www.scu.edu.au/scholarships/ Southern Cross University’s Equity Scholarships program offers assistance to students experiencing financial and other disadvantages. Equity Scholarships are not based on academic merit but on degree of disadvantage. Southern Cross University Equity Book Bursaries Duration One-off offer. Value Up to $500. No. available 70 Scholarship conditions Not applicable. Approved leave Not applicable. Payment One-off, non-cash voucher to educational materials from the Co-op Bookshop made available after acceptance. Payment will be made according to the terms and conditions of the Southern Cross University Equity Book Bursary. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens. Level of study Must be a full-time undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages SCU will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You are not eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Government-funded Scholarship in 2016. scholarships You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016 and the value of the other scholarship/s is more than $6,000 per year. 44 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Southern Cross University Southern Cross University Equity Scholarships (SCUES) Duration One-off offer. Value Up to $ 2,000 per year. No. available 110 Scholarship conditions Not applicable. Approved leave Not applicable. Payment One-off payment made after the relevant census date. Part-time students’ payments will be split and paid over two enrolled study periods. Payments made according to the terms and conditions of the Southern Cross University Equity Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens. Level of study Must be a full-time undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages SCU will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You are not eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Government-funded Scholarship in 2016. scholarships You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You will not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016 and the value of the other scholarship/s is more than $6,000 per year. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 45 University of Canberra telephone: email: website: 1300 301 727 scholarships@canberra.edu.au www.canberra.edu.au/scholarships The University of Canberra sponsors Access Scholarships as part of its Access Equity Scheme. Access Scholarships provide $2,000 towards textbooks and other study-related expenses. Students may re-apply in subsequent years for an Access Scholarship. University of Canberra Access Scholarships Duration 1 year. Value $2,000 per year. No. available 30+ Scholarship conditions Must have and maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Not available. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the University of Canberra Access Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia refugee students international students. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place, a domestic fee-paying place or an international feepaying place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages University of Canberra will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, Government-funded for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. scholarships Receiving non-government- You may not be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded funded scholarships scholarship/s in 2016 and the value of the other scholarship/s is more than $5,000 per year. 46 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Newcastle telephone: email: website: (02) 4921 5000 scholarships@newcastle.edu.au www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships The Equity Scholarship Scheme of University of Newcastle (ESSUN) provides assistance to students who are experiencing financial hardship and/or adverse personal circumstances. These scholarships will be awarded to students who otherwise might not have the chance to attend University. Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN) Duration Up to 5 years. Value Up to $3,000 per year. No. available Subject to available funding. Scholarship conditions Visit www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships. Approved leave Recipients may apply in writing for a suspension of the scholarship due to illness, injury or other extenuating circumstances. The application must be supported by appropriate documentary evidence. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of ESSUN. Details of the scholarship payment structure and ongoing eligibility criteria will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (other than humanitarian) permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (humanitarian). Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Full-time study is preferred. However, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time. – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship as a primary criterion for this scholarship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages University of Newcastle prioritises disadvantages as follows and will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ financial hardship Indigenous Australian carer responsibilities sole parent responsibilities regional or remote disadvantage long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status English language difficulty moving to study. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Not applicable. Receiving Australian You may not be eligible for consideration if you: Government-funded ■ are eligible to receive a Start-Up Scholarship and/or Relocation Scholarship in 2016 scholarships OR ■ will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Other information The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of scholarships for students. Visit www.newcastle.edu.au/ scholarships/ regularly to keep up with the latest in scholarships information and availability. The Student Loans Scheme provides interest-free emergency loans on a short-term basis to students who demonstrate genuine need and whose continued study might be placed in jeopardy if assistance were not available. Contact student-loansandwelfare@newcastle.edu.au for further information. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 47 University of Sydney telephone: email: website: 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) freecall (02) 8627 8112 (Scholarships and Financial Support Service) scholarship.applications@sydney.edu.au www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships When you study at the University of Sydney you become part of one of the most vibrant and diverse academic communities in the world. We know that students who overcome disadvantage can achieve excellent results, especially with support from the University. The University of Sydney’s Equity Scholarships assist academically gifted students with demonstrated financial disadvantage to pursue their tertiary education. Our Equity Scholarships are awarded for any undergraduate degree and for some postgraduate degrees. When awarding Equity Scholarships, the University gives preference to academically gifted students who: ■ ■ ■ are currently experiencing financial hardship (substantiated by current payment from the Department of Human Services), or are predicted to have financial hardship in 2016*, and have fulfilled one or more of the following criteria: – carer responsibilities – Indigenous Australian – long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse – refugee status – regional or remote disadvantage – sole parent responsibilities. * Scholarships and bursaries awarded based on predicted financial hardship will be subject to the provision of evidence to the University or the Department of Human Services by the deadline stated in the offer notification. Awards will automatically lapse if the document required is not presented by the deadline. University of Sydney Access Scholarship Duration For the length of your degree. Value $6,000 per year. No. available Up to 60. Scholarship conditions Must maintain an annual average mark of 65. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. You will receive $6,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each half-year after the relevant census date. The scholarship is for the normal full-time length of your agreed degree, excluding appending Honours year, or the remaining duration of your current degree. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be a commencing or continuing undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. Scholarship recipients approved for part-time study will receive half payments. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award the scholarships to students who can demonstrate: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving a non-government- If you are currently receiving a scholarship with value equal or greater than $6,000 per year, you must relinquish your funded scholarships current scholarship prior to accepting The University of Sydney Access Scholarship. 48 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Sydney Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship Duration For the length of your degree. Value $7,000 per year. No. available 1 Offer Made directly by the University of Sydney via email. Scholarship conditions Must maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Not available. Payment You will receive $7,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each half-year after the relevant census date. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be commencing a combined undergraduate Law degree. Attendance: Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition, which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Sydney Law School. Scholarship recipients approved for part-time study will receive half payments. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award this scholarship to a student who also demonstrates specific disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Receiving non-government- If you are currently receiving a scholarship with value greater than $6,000 per year, you must relinquish your current funded scholarships scholarship prior to accepting the Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 49 University of Sydney Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship Duration For the length of your degree. Value $10,000 per year. No. available 1 Offer Made directly by the University of Sydney via email. Scholarship conditions Must maintain an annual average mark of 75. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. You will receive $10,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each half-year after the relevant census date. The scholarship is for the normal full-time length of your agreed degree plus an optional Honours year. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be a commencing undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. Scholarship recipients approved for part-time study will receive half payments. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award the Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship to a student who demonstrates: ■ regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving non-government- If you are currently receiving a scholarship with value equal or greater than $6,000 per year, you must relinquish your funded scholarships current scholarship prior to accepting the Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship. 50 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Sydney Walter and Eliza Hall Scholarships Duration 1 year. Value $6,000 per year. No. available a) b) c) d) 1 for Sydney Nursing School 1 for Faculty of Education and Social Work 1 for a student studying special needs at the Faculty of Education and Social Work 1 for a student with a physical disability who enrols in any faculty. Offer Made directly by the University of Sydney via email. Scholarship conditions Must have good academic standing. Successful applicants are required to submit a one-page report to the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust stating how the scholarship has impacted their lives along with their study progress and any other comments and feedback. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment You will receive $6,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each half-year after the relevant census date. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Citizenship/residency Open to Australian citizens. Level of study For scholarships (a), (b) and (c), a student must have successfully completed at least 48 credit points of study in the relevant faculty, that is, either Sydney Nursing School, or Faculty of Education and Social Work. For scholarship (d), a student with a physical disability can be a commencing or continuing student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. Scholarship recipients approved for part-time study will receive half payments. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages Students with a physical disability will need to show evidence of their registration with Disability Services at the University of Sydney prior to the scholarship being awarded. To register with Disability Services visit http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/disability. Receiving non-government- If you are currently receiving a scholarship with value equal or greater than $6,000 per year, you must relinquish funded scholarships your current scholarship prior to accepting the Walter and Eliza Hall Scholarship. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 51 University of Sydney Blooms the Chemist – John Sidgreaves Scholarship in Pharmacy Duration 1 year. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be a fourth-year student who has maintained a credit average throughout the first three years of the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree with a proven interest in community pharmacy as demonstrated by full-time or part-time employment in a pharmacy for a minimum duration of one year. The Faculty of Pharmacy will contact shortlisted applicants to submit a statement of their commitment to community pharmacy. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. You will receive a one-off payment of $5,000. Payment will be made after the relevant census date. Open to: ■ ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia temporary, student or visit visa holders. Level of study Must be entering the fourth and final year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Faculty of Pharmacy. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award the Blooms the Chemist – John Sidgreaves Scholarship in Pharmacy to a student who also demonstrates one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) 52 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Sydney Rural Sustainability Scholarships Duration 2 or 3 years. Value $10,000 over 2 or 3 years. No. available Up to 10. Offer Made directly by the University of Sydney via email. Scholarship conditions Short-listed applicants will be contacted by the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment and will be required to submit a written statement to support their passion for sustainability. They may be requested to attend a telephone or in-person interview. Students are expected to maintain a pass average for the duration of the degree program. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment If taken as a College bursary, payment is $5,000 per year for two years. If taken as direct payment, Year 1: $5,000, Year 2: $3,000, Year 3: $2,000. Payment is made each half-year after the relevant census date. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be a commencing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition, which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award this scholarship to a student who also demonstrates specific disadvantage under the following criteria: ■ regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Equity Scholarships 2015–16 53 University of Sydney Environmental Sustainability Scholarships Duration 3 years. Value $10,000 over 3 years. No. available Made directly by the University of Sydney via email. Offer Up to 10. Scholarship conditions Short-listed applicants will be contacted by the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment and will be required to submit a written statement to support their passion for sustainability. They may be requested to attend a telephone or in-person interview. Students are expected to maintain a pass average for the duration of the degree program. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Payment is: Year 1: $5000, Year 2: $3000, Year 3: $2000 and is made each half-year after the relevant census date. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be a commencing Bachelor of Environmental Systems student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition, which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award the Environmental Sustainability Scholarship to a student who also demonstrates one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). 54 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Sydney The William John & Lizzie May Sinclair Scholarships in Engineering and Information Technologies Duration For the length of your degree. Value $25,000 per year. No. available Up to 2. Offer Made directly by the University of Sydney via email. Scholarship conditions Must maintain good academic standing. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment You will receive $25,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each half-year after the relevant census date. The scholarship is for the normal full-time length of your agreed degree up to four years, including honours if applicable. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be a commencing or continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies. Scholarship recipients approved for part-time study will receive half payments. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award the William John & Lizzie May Sinclair Scholarship in Engineering and Information Technologies to a student who also demonstrates one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving non-government If you are currently receiving a scholarship with value equal or greater than $6,000 per year, you must relinquish your funded scholarships current scholarship prior to accepting The William John & Lizzie May Sinclair scholarship. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 55 University of Sydney Graham Daniels Scholarship in Engineering and Information Technologies Duration For the length of your degree. Value $6,000 per year. No. available 1 Offer Made directly by the University of Sydney via email. Scholarship conditions Must maintain an annual average mark of 65. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not applicable. You will receive $6,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each half year after the relevant census date. The scholarship is for the normal full-time length of your agreed degree up to four years, including honours if applicable. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Open to: ■ Australian citizens. Level of study Must be a commencing first-year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies. Scholarship recipients approved for part-time study will receive half payments. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award this scholarship to a student who also demonstrates specific disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving non-government If you are currently receiving a scholarship with value equal or greater than $6,000 per year, you must relinquish your funded scholarships current scholarship prior to accepting the Graham Daniels scholarship. 56 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Sydney Peter Giles Memorial Scholarship in Pharmacy Duration 4 years. Value $6,000 per year. No. available 1 Offer Made directly by the University of Sydney via email. Scholarship conditions Must be an undergraduate student commencing their first year of tertiary study. Approved leave Not available. Payment You will receive $6,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each half year after the relevant census date. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ Australian citizens. Level of study Must be a commencing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Faculty of Pharmacy. Scholarship recipients approved for part-time study will receive half payments. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award the Peter Giles Memorial Scholarship in Pharmacy to a student who also demonstrates one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving non-government If you are currently receiving a scholarship with value equal or greater than $6,000 per year, you must relinquish your funded scholarships current scholarship prior to accepting the Peter Giles Memorial Scholarship. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 57 University of Sydney Robert Maple Brown Bursaries Duration 1 year. Value $2,000 per year (one off payment). No. available Up to 100. Scholarship conditions Must be an undergraduate student commencing their first year of tertiary study. Approved leave Not available. Payment You will receive $2,000 paid after census date, by the end of April. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be a commencing first-year student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or a domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the financial hardship criteria. Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award the Robert Maple Brown Bursary to students who also demonstrate one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). 58 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Sydney Robert Campbell Scholarships Duration For the length of your degree. Value $500 per year. No. available Up to 3. Scholarship conditions Must be an undergraduate student commencing their first year of tertiary study and have obtained an ATAR (or equivalent) of 95.50 or above. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not available. You will receive $500 paid after census date, by the end of April. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be a commencing first-year student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the financial hardship criteria. Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award the Robert Campbell Scholarship to students who also demonstrate one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Equity Scholarships 2015–16 59 University of Sydney The Walker Bursaries Duration 1 year. Value $500 per year. No. available Up to 35. Scholarship conditions Must be a commencing or continuing student. Approved leave Not available. Payment You will receive $500 paid after census date, by the end of April. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Undergraduate or postgraduate students. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or a domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the financial hardship criteria. Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award the Walker Bursary to students who also demonstrate one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) 60 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Sydney The Wentworth Bursaries Duration 1 year. Value $500 No. available Up to 20. Scholarship conditions Must be a commencing or continuing student. Approved leave Not available. Payment You will receive $500 paid after census date, by the end of April. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be undergraduate students. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the financial hardship criteria. Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award the Wentworth Bursary to students who also demonstrate one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Equity Scholarships 2015–16 61 University of Sydney Bernard Lee Scholarships for Indigenous Australian Students Duration 1 year. Value $5,000 No. available Up to 5. Offer Made directly by the University of Sydney via email. Scholarship conditions Must be a commencing or continuing undergraduate Indigenous Australian student who is less than 35 years of age and experiencing financial hardship. Approved leave Not available. Payment You will receive $5,000 after census date, by the end of April. Citizenship/residency Open to Australian citizens with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status. Level of study Must be a commencing or continuing undergraduate or studying a Diploma of Education (Aboriginal Studies). Must be making satisfactory progress. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition, which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the financial hardship criteria. Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award a Bernard Lee Scholarship to Indigenous Australian students who also demonstrate one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) 62 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Sydney Robert Floyd Marshall & Essen Marshall Scholarships Duration 1 year. Value $3,000 No. available Up to 5. Scholarship conditions Must be a commencing or continuing Indigenous Australian student. Approved leave Not available. Payment You will receive $3,000 paid after census date, by the end of April. Citizenship/residency Open to Australian citizens with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status. Level of study Must be a commencing or continuing undergraduate or studying a Diploma of Education (Aboriginal Studies). Must be making satisfactory progress. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the financial hardship criteria. Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award a Robert Floyd Marshall & Essen Marshall Scholarship to students who also demonstrate one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Equity Scholarships 2015–16 63 University of Sydney Sir Frank Packer Bursaries Duration 1 year. Value $1,000 No. available Up to 30. Scholarship conditions Must be a commencing or continuing student who is experiencing financial hardship. Approved leave Not available. Payment You will receive $1,000 paid after census date, by the end of April. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be undergraduate or Diploma student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or a domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Applicants who can demonstrate that they have financial hardship. Preference is given to students who are not recipients of payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award a Sir Frank Packer Bursary to students who also demonstrate one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) 64 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Sydney Githa Connolly Awards Duration 1 year. Value $1,000 No. available Up to 30. Scholarship conditions Must be a commencing or continuing student. Approved leave Not available. Payment You will receive $1,000 paid after census, by the end of April. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be an undergraduate or postgraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Scholarships and Financial Support Service. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the financial hardship criteria. Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages The University of Sydney will award a Githa Connolly Award to students who also demonstrate one or more of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Equity Scholarships 2015–16 65 University of Sydney Longworth Scholarship for the Juris Doctor Duration 1 year. Value $12,000 per year. No. available 1. Offer Made directly by the University of Sydney in February 2016 via email. Scholarship conditions Student must maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Not available. Payment You will receive $12,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each half year after the relevant census date. Subsequent payments are subject to your continued eligibility. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Must be an commencing student in a Juris Doctor degree. Attendance Must be a full-time student. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be approved by the Sydney Law School. Scholarships recipients approved for part-time study will receive half payments. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the financial hardship criteria. Applicants are required to provide evidence of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance or other payments from the Department of Human Services. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages Not applicable. Receiving non-government If you are currently receiving a scholarship with value equal or greater than $6,000 a year, you must relinquish your funded scholarships current scholarship prior to accepting the Longworth Scholarship. 65A Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Technology Sydney telephone: email: website: (02) 9514 2527 UTS Scholarships Office scholarships@uts.edu.au www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is aware of the financial challenges that many students face and offers various kinds of financial assistance. UTS allocates Equity Scholarships to applicants who demonstrate financial hardship. UTS also considers educational disadvantages such as membership of a specific equity group and/or significant adverse personal circumstances. When applying through UAC for UTS Equity Scholarships, Family Tax Benefit will not be considered as demonstrative of financial hardship. Only applicants receiving a Centrelink means-tested income support payment, or demonstrating exceptional financial hardship with supporting evidence will be considered. UTS Diversity Access Scholarships (DAS) Duration 1 semester up to 1 year. Value $600–5,000 per year. No. available 300 minimum. Scholarship conditions Visit the UTS website at www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Approved leave No leave available. Payment Made according to the Conditions of Award of the UTS Diversity Access Scholarship. Details of payment can be found in the Conditions of Award which will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to undergraduate students, postgraduate (coursework and research) students, and Jumbunna UNISTART program students. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time – read ‘Part-time study – exceptional circumstances’ on page 20 for more information. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or a domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UTS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Not applicable. Receiving Australian You are eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You are eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You may be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships: in 2016. Other information The purpose of the UTS Diversity Access Scholarship is to supplement the income of commencing and continuing students who are experiencing financial hardship alongside other disadvantages which impact their ability to support themselves financially, while achieving their educational goals. The amount and duration awarded to each recipient is determined by the Scholarship Selection Committee and selection is determined on a relative needs basis. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 66 University of Technology Sydney UTS Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarships Duration Duration of undergraduate course. Value $12,500 per year. No. available 5 Offer Made directly by UTS via email. Scholarship conditions Visit the UTS website at www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the Conditions of Award of the UTS Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship. Details of payment can be found in the Conditions of Award which will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Undergraduate. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UTS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Open to Open to candidates who are applying as current school leavers or gap year students. Receiving Australian You are eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You are eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You may be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. Other information Open to current school leavers with an ATAR of 90.00 or above, or equivalent (excluding bonus points). While applications directly to UTS are not compulsory for this scholarship, to increase your chances we highly recommend submitting a direct scholarship application. 67 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Technology Sydney Erik Dreikurs Scholarship Duration 1 year. Value $6,000 per year. No. available 1 Offer Made directly by UTS via email. Scholarship conditions Visit the UTS website at www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the Conditions of Award of the Eric Dreikurs Scholarship. Details of payment can be found in the Conditions of Award which will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Undergraduate. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Type of course Must have completed at least one year of a Bachelor of Laws degree. Other disadvantages UTS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Open to enrolled UTS Law undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of a UTS Bachelor of Laws (single or combined degree). Receiving Australian You are eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You are eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You may be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. Other information Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress, or show evidence of exceptional circumstances. In addition to submitting UAC’s ES Online application, to be eligible all candidates must apply using the UTS Law Scholarships Online Application form. Contact UTS for more information. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 68 University of Technology Sydney Law Equity Scholarship Duration 4 years. Value $5,000 per year (total value of $20,000 over the duration of the scholarship). No. available 1 Offer Made directly by UTS via email. Scholarship conditions Visit the UTS website at www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the Conditions of Award of the Law Equity Scholarship. Details of payment can be found in the Conditions of Award which will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Undergraduate. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UTS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Open to candidates who are applying as current school leavers or gap year students for a Bachelor of Laws (single or combined degree). Receiving Australian You are eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You are eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You may be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. Other information In addition to submitting UAC’s ES Online application, to be eligible all candidates must apply using the UTS Law Scholarships Online Application form. Contact UTS for more information. 69 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Technology Sydney Linden Little Equity Scholarship Duration 2 years. Value $14,000 per year (total value of $28,000 over the duration of the scholarship). No. available 1 Offer Made directly by UTS via email. Scholarship conditions Visit the UTS website at www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the Conditions of Award of the Linden Little Equity Scholarship. Details of payment can be found in the Conditions of Award which will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Undergraduate. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UTS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Open to candidates commencing their first year of an undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice degree at UTS. Receiving Australian You are eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You are eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You may be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. Other information Open to current school leavers with an ATAR of 80.00 or above or equivalent (excluding bonus points). Equity Scholarships 2015–16 70 University of Technology Sydney WJ and LM Sinclair Scholarship Duration 5 years. Value Up to $20,000 per year (total value of $100,000 over the duration of the scholarship). No. available 1 Offer Made directly by UTS via email. Scholarship conditions Visit the UTS website at www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the Conditions of Award of the WJ and LM Sinclair Scholarship. Details of payment can be found in the Conditions of Award which will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to Australian citizens. Level of study Undergraduate. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UTS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Open to candidates commencing their first year of an undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering, Diploma in Engineering Practice degree at UTS. Receiving Australian You are eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You are eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You may be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. Other information Open to current or non-current school leavers with an ATAR of 80.00 or above or equivalent (excluding bonus points). In addition to submitting UAC’s ES Online application to be eligible all candidates must apply using the UTS Engineering Scholarships Online Application form. Contact UTS for more information. 71 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Technology Sydney John Hughes Memorial Scholarship Duration One-off payment. Value $2,500 per year. No. available 1 Offer Made directly by UTS via email. Scholarship conditions Visit the UTS website at www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Approved leave Not applicable. Payment Made according to the Conditions of Award of the John Hughes Memorial Scholarship. Details of payment can be found in the Conditions of Award which will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Undergraduate. Attendance Must be a full-time or part-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UTS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Open to current undergraduate UTS students enrolled in and who have completed at least one semester of one of the following UTS courses, with a credit average and no fails: ■ ■ ■ ■ Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Laws. Receiving Australian You are eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You are eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You may be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. Other information Applicants must be in their second (full-time) semester, or later in specified IT courses with no fail results and minimum of a credit average. In addition to submitting UAC’s ES Online application to be eligible all candidates must apply using the UTS Online Scholarships Application form. Contact UTS for more information. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 72 University of Technology Sydney Women in Engineering Equity Scholarship Duration 1 year. Value $14,000 No. available 1 Offer Made directly by UTS via email. Scholarship conditions Visit the UTS website at www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the Conditions of Award of the Women in Engineering Equity Scholarship. Details of payment can be found in the Conditions of Award which will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (other than humanitarian) permanent residents of Australia other than New Zealand citizens (humanitarian). Level of study Undergraduate. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UTS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status difficult family circumstances regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Open to female candidates commencing their first year of an undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice degree at UTS. Receiving Australian You are eligible for consideration if you either: Government-funded ■ are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship in 2016, or scholarships ■ will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You are not eligible for consideration if you hold other UTS Scholarships, unless an equity-based scholarship is funded scholarships approved by exception. Other information Open to female current or non-current school leavers with an ATAR of 80.00 or above or equivalent (excluding bonus points). In addition to submitting UAC’s ES Online application to be eligible all candidates must apply using the UTS Engineering Scholarships Online Application form. Contact UTS for more information. 73 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Student Merit Scholarships Duration One-off payment. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 2 (usually one per Autumn and Spring semester). Offer Made directly by UTS via email. Scholarship conditions Visit the UTS website at www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Approved leave Not applicable. Payment Made according to the Conditions of Award of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Student Merit Scholarship. Details of payment can be found in the Conditions of Award which will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Undergraduate. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UTS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications ■ Open to current undergraduate UTS students who have completed 48 credit points of their UTS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences undergraduate degree. Receiving Australian You are eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You are eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You are not eligible for consideration unless an equity-based scholarship is approved by exception. funded scholarships Other information Applicants must continue to be enrolled full-time (enrolment in a minimum of 18 credit points/semester) in a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences undergraduate degree at UTS. In addition to submitting UAC’s ES Online application to be eligible all candidates must apply using the UTS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Scholarship Application form. Contact UTS for more information. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 74 University of Technology Sydney Ezekiel Solomon Scholarship Duration One-off payment. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 1 Offer Made directly by UTS via email. Scholarship conditions Visit the UTS website at www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the Conditions of Award of the Ezekiel Solomon Scholarship. Details of payment can be found in the Conditions of Award which will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ ■ Australian citizens New Zealand citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Undergraduate. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UTS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Open to students enrolled or intending to enrol in a UTS Bachelor of Laws (single or combined) degree in the semester the scholarship is awarded. Receiving Australian You are eligible for consideration if you are eligible to receive a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You are eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You are not eligible for consideration unless an equity-based scholarship is approved by exception. funded scholarships Other information In addition to submitting UAC’s ES Online application to be eligible all candidates must apply using the UTS Faculty of Law Equity Scholarship Application form. Contact UTS for more information. 75 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Western Sydney telephone: email: website: 1300 207 669 study@uws.edu.au scholarships@uws.edu.au www.uws.edu.au/scholarships The University of Western Sydney (UWS) has a proud tradition of broadening access to education for the residents of Greater Western Sydney. One of its main features is a multi-campus teaching base which ensures higher education is both accessible and responsive to their work, family and lifestyle commitments. UWS Opportunity Scholarships Duration 4 years. Value $5,000 per year (or part-time equivalent). No. available To be determined. Scholarship conditions Continuing students must have and maintain a grade point average of 5.0 per semester. School leavers must have an ATAR or equivalent of 80.00 or above. Students must reside in or have undertaken their HSC in Greater Western Sydney as defined by UWS. For details, visit www.uws.edu.au/informationabout/scholarships_home/scholarship_ application_information/greater_western_sydney_postcodes. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Made according to the terms and conditions of the UWS Opportunity Scholarship. Details of payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens Australian permanent residents. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student at UWS. Attendance Open to full-time and part-time students. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UWS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You may hold one UWS-funded scholarship and one UWS donor-funded scholarship in conjunction with a Start-up Government-funded Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship. scholarships Other information Selection of this scholarship is based on a combination of academic performance and financial need to the maximum number of scholarships available. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 76 University of Western Sydney UWS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Scholarships Duration 5 years. Value $5,000 per year (or part-time equivalent). No. available To be determined. Scholarship conditions Continuing students must have and maintain a grade point average of 4.0 per semester. New students must have achieved an ATAR or equivalent of 65.00 or above via the Badanami Alternative Entry Program. Approved leave You may be able to retain your institution equity scholarship when on approved leave. Payment Made according to the terms and conditions of the UWS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Scholarship. Details of payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Citizenship/residency Open to identified Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. Level of study Attendance Must be an undergraduate student at UWS. Open to full-time and part-time students. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages UWS will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse refugee status regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Receiving Australian You may hold one UWS-funded scholarship or one UWS donor-funded scholarship in conjunction with one or more Government-funded Commonwealth Scholarships in 2016. scholarships Other information Selection of this scholarship is based on a combination of academic performance and financial need to the maximum number of scholarships available. 77 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Wollongong telephone: email: website: (02) 4252 8959 scholarships@uow.edu.au www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/index.html The University of Wollongong (UOW) Equity Scholarships provide assistance to students who are experiencing social and or financial disadvantage. These scholarships will be awarded to students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend university. UOW Equity Scholarships Duration 1 year. Value $3,000 per year. No. available 10 Scholarship conditions Must be commencing study in 2016 as a first-year (no previous enrolment at UOW) full-time undergraduate student at UOW and maintain minimum pass grades without any fail grades. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the UOW Equity Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens Australian permanent residents or holders of an Australian humanitarian visa. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or a domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages University of Wollongong will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Equity Scholarships 2015–16 78 University of Wollongong UOW General Residential Scholarships Duration 1 year. Value $15,000 per year. No. available 11 Scholarship conditions Must be commencing study in 2016 as a first-year (no previous enrolment at UOW), full-time undergraduate student at UOW and maintain pass grades without any fail grades. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the UOW General Residential Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens Australian permanent residents or holders of an Australian humanitarian visa. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or a domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages University of Wollongong will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). 79 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Wollongong UOW Mature Age Scholarships Duration The minimum duration of an undergraduate degree. Value $1,000 per year. No. available 12 Scholarship conditions Must be commencing study in 2016 as a first-year (no previous enrolment at UOW), full-time undergraduate student at UOW and maintain pass grades without any fail grades. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the UOW Mature Age Scholarship. Details of the scholarship payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens Australian permanent residents or holders of an Australian humanitarian visa. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or a domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages University of Wollongong will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). Equity Scholarships 2015–16 80 University of Wollongong Learning and Development Scholarships Duration Up to 3 years. Value $3,000 per year. No. available Varies. Scholarship conditions Must be commencing study in 2016 as a first-year (no previous enrolment at UOW) full-time undergraduate student at UOW and maintain minimum pass grades without any fail grades. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the UOW Learning and Development Scholarship. Details of payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens Australian permanent residents or holders of an Australian humanitarian visa. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or a domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages University of Wollongong will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award unless the award you hold is a prerequisite to the course you are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in). 81 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 University of Wollongong In2Uni Scholarships Duration 1 year. Value $1,000 No. available Varies. Scholarship conditions Must be commencing study in 2016 as a first-year (no previous enrolment at UOW) full-time undergraduate student at UOW and maintain minimum pass grades without any fail grades. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the UOW In2Uni Scholarship. Details of payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian humanitarian visa. Level of study Must be an undergraduate student. Attendance Must be a full-time student, however, part-time students will be considered if they are able to demonstrate that exceptional circumstances prevent them from studying full-time. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Open to students enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place or a domestic fee-paying place. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages University of Wollongong will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty financial hardship Indigenous Australian long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Other information Applicants must have attended an In2Uni school and participated in In2Uni programs as detailed on UOW’s In2Uni-MyWay site www.uow.edu.au/in2uni-myway/index.html. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 82 UNSW Australia telephone: email: website: (02) 9385 1078 UNSW Scholarships scholarships@unsw.edu.au www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au Through UNSW Australia’s Equity Scholarships program a large number of equity scholarships are available to assist students who are financially and educationally disadvantaged to undertake full-time undergraduate study at UNSW. All Equity Scholarships at UNSW Australia require students to experience financial disadvantage, but when awarding scholarships UNSW Australia may also consider factors such as: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulties long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities Indigenous Australians. Most Institution Equity Scholarships offered by UNSW Australia are for the minimum duration of the program (maximum five years unless stated otherwise). To continue receiving these scholarships students must maintain good academic standing which requires students to be enrolled full-time and pass 50 per cent of courses undertaken each semester. You are still eligible for consideration of an equity scholarships at UNSW Australia even if you’re eligible to receive another scholarship, for example: ■ ■ ■ a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship a Commonwealth Scholarship, for example, an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship a non-government-funded scholarship. UNSW Australia scholarship payments made after your first semester are subject to students maintaining good academic standing. Check the terms and conditions of your scholarship for more information. Visit www.my.unsw.edu.au for rules about academic standing at UNSW Australia. UNSW Vice-Chancellor’s Equity Scholarships Duration Minimum duration of program. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 20 Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate program in 2016. Approved leave Payment May be able to retain scholarship if on approved leave. In 2016 you will receive $5,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each semester within six weeks of the relevant census date. The scholarship is for the minimum duration of program with a maximum of five years’ duration. Payments after the first year are subject to students maintaining good academic standing. Visit www.my.unsw.edu.au for rules about academic standing at UNSW. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing at UNSW in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages When awarding this scholarship UNSW may also take into account whether the student is able to demonstrate one or more disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities Indigenous Australian financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. 83 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 UNSW Australia UNSW Access Assist Scholarships Duration Minimum duration of program. Value $10,000 per year. No. available 22 (+3 Indigenous students). Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate program in 2016. Approved leave Payment May be able to retain scholarship when on approved leave. In 2016 you will choose your payment option from your offer letter, if successful. Payments after the first year are subject to students maintaining good academic standing. Visit www.my.unsw.edu.au for rules about academic standing at UNSW. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing study at UNSW in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages You must have submitted an Educational Access Schemes (EAS) application through UAC by Wednesday 6 January 2016 and be eligible for consideration under UNSW’s ACCESS scheme. Visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/ for application details. For the disadvantages considered through EAS refer to the ‘Types of disadvantage’ table in the EAS booklet available on UAC’s website or visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/. Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 84 UNSW Australia UNSW Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Appeal Equity Scholarships Duration Minimum duration of program. Value $5,000 per year. No. available Up to 15. Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate degree in 2016. Approved leave Payment May be able to retain scholarship when on approved leave. In 2016 you will receive payments on a fortnightly basis over the academic year. The scholarship is for the minimum duration of the program you have accepted at UNSW (with a maximum of five years’ duration). Payments after the first year are subject to students maintaining good academic standing. Visit www.my.unsw.edu.au for rules about academic standing at UNSW. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year students who are commencing an undergraduate program at UNSW in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages When awarding this scholarship, UNSW may also take into account whether the student is able to demonstrate one or more disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities Indigenous Australian financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. 85 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 UNSW Australia UNSW Alumni Leaders Scholarship in Business Duration 3 years for a single degree or 5 years maximum for a combined degree. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate degree at the Australian School of Business in 2016. Approved leave May be able to retain scholarship when on approved leave. Payment In 2016 you will receive $5,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each semester within six weeks of the relevant census date. The scholarship is for the minimum duration of program (maximum three years single degree and five years for a combined degree). Payments after the first year are subject to students maintaining good academic standing. Visit www.my.unsw.edu.au for rules about academic standing at UNSW. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year students who are commencing an undergraduate program at the Australian School of Business in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages When awarding this scholarship, UNSW may also take into account whether the student is able to demonstrate one or more disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities Indigenous Australian financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Other In addition to completing the application through UAC, eligible applicants may be invited to submit a statement addressing academic merit, commitment to program and evidence of leadership potential. You will be contacted by UNSW if eligible. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 86 UNSW Australia UNSW Mattick Scholarship in Business Duration 3 years for a single degree or 5 years maximum for a combined degree. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate degree at the Australian School of Business in 2016. Approved leave May be able to retain scholarship when on approved leave. Payment In 2016 you will receive $5,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each semester within six weeks of the relevant census date. The scholarship is for the duration of program (maximum three years single degree and five years for a combined degree). Payments after the first year are subject to students maintaining good academic standing. Visit www.my.unsw.edu.au for rules about academic standing at UNSW. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year students who are commencing an undergraduate program at the Australian School of Business in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages When awarding this scholarship, UNSW may also take into account whether the student is able to demonstrate one or more disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities Indigenous Australian financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Other In addition to completing the application through UAC, eligible applicants may be invited to submit a statement addressing academic merit, commitment to program and evidence of leadership potential. Preference will be given to students from sole parent families. You will be contacted by UNSW if eligible. 87 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 UNSW Australia Kosmos Asset Management Scholarship in Economics Duration Up to 3 years. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate program of Bachelor of Economics in 2016. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency May be able to retain scholarship when on approved leave. In 2016 you will receive $5,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each semester within six weeks of the relevant census date. Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to students commencing their first year of study in an undergraduate program of Bachelor of Economics at UNSW in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages When awarding this scholarship, UNSW may also take into account whether the student is able to demonstrate one or more disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities Indigenous Australian financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Other In addition to completing the application through UAC, eligible applicants may be invited to submit a statement addressing academic merit, commitment to program and evidence of leadership potential. You will be contacted by UNSW if eligible. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 88 UNSW Australia John M Green Scholarship in Law Duration Minimum duration of program of an undergraduate combined Bachelor of Laws degree (5 years). Value $20,000 up to $100,000. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate combined Bachelor of Laws degree in 2016. Approved leave Payment You may be able to retain the scholarship if on approved leave. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation and other educational costs up to the value of $20,000 per year. Tuition will be paid directly out of the scholarship funds with the remainder paid on a fortnightly basis over the academic year. The scholarship is for the duration of the program (maximum five years). Payments after the first year are subject to students maintaining good academic standing. Visit www.my.unsw.edu.au for rules about academic standing at UNSW. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing an undergraduate combined Bachelor of Laws degree at UNSW in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages You must have submitted an Educational Access Schemes (EAS) application through UAC by Wednesday 6 January 2016 and be eligible for consideration under UNSW’s ACCESS scheme. Visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/ for application details. For the disadvantages considered through EAS refer to the ‘Types of Disadvantage’ table in the EAS booklet or visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/. Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Other Students must apply through the UNSW Scholarships website, www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au, to be considered for this scholarship in addition to applying for EAS through UAC. 89 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 UNSW Australia Lilian Cohen Memorial Award Duration 1 year. Value $5,000 No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate combined Law program in 2016. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not available. In 2016 you will receive $5,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each semester within six weeks of the relevant census date. Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing an undergraduate combined Law program at UNSW in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages When awarding this scholarship UNSW may also take into account whether the student is able to demonstrate one or more disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities Indigenous Australian financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 90 UNSW Australia UNSW Alumni Association Equity Scholarship Duration Minimum duration of program. Value $5,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate degree in 2016. Approved leave Payment You may be able to retain this scholarship when on approved leave. In 2016 you will receive $5,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each semester within six weeks of the relevant census date. The scholarship is for the minimum duration of program. Payments after the first year are subject to students maintaining good academic standing. Visit www.my.unsw.edu.au for rules about academic standing at UNSW. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year students who are commencing an undergraduate program at UNSW in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17) Other disadvantages When awarding this scholarship UNSW may also take into account whether the student is able to demonstrate one or more disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ carer responsibilities English language difficulty long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse regional or remote disadvantage sole parent responsibilities Indigenous Australian financial hardship. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. 91 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 UNSW Australia John Weeden Memorial Award Duration 1 year. Value $3,000 No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate degree in 2016. Approved leave Payment Not available. In 2016 you will receive $3,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each semester within six weeks of the relevant census date. The scholarship is for the minimum duration of program. Payments after the first year are subject to students maintaining good academic standing. Visit www.my.unsw.edu.au for rules about academic standing at UNSW. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year students who are commencing an undergraduate program at UNSW in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages You must have submitted an Educational Access Schemes (EAS) application through UAC by Wednesday 6 January 2016 and be eligible for consideration under UNSW’s ACCESS scheme. Visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/ for application details. For the disadvantages considered through EAS refer to the ‘Types of disadvantage’ table in the EAS booklet or visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/. Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Other The scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest ATAR who gains admission under the UNSW ACCESS Scheme, and has applied to EAS through UAC with one of the grounds for eligibility being financial need. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 92 UNSW Australia Richardson Award in Psychology Duration 1 year. Value $2,000 No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate Bachelor of Psychological Science in 2016. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Not available. In 2016 you will receive $2,000 in semester one within six weeks of the relevant census date. Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing Bachelor of Psychological Science at UNSW in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages: You must have submitted an Educational Access Schemes (EAS) application through UAC by Wednesday 6 January 2016 and be eligible for consideration under UNSW’s ACCESS scheme. Visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/ for application details. For the disadvantages considered through EAS see the ‘Types of disadvantage’ table in the EAS booklet or visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Other In addition to completing the application through UAC, students must apply through the UNSW Scholarships website: www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au. 93 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 UNSW Australia Richardson Scholarship in Psychology Duration Minimum duration of program (maximum three years). Value $5,000 No. available 1 Scholarship condition Must be entering your first year of study in an undergraduate Bachelor of Psychological Science in 2016. Approved leave Payment May be able to retain scholarship when on approved leave. In 2016 you will receive $5,000 divided into two equal payments, paid each semester within six weeks of the relevant census date. The scholarship is for the minimum duration of program with a maximum of three years’ duration. Payments after the first year are subject to students maintaining credit academic standing (WAM of 65 and above). Visit www.my.unsw.edu.au for rules about academic standing at UNSW. Citizenship/residency Open to: ■ ■ Australian citizens permanent residents of Australia. Level of study Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing Bachelor of Psychological Science at UNSW in 2016. Attendance Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Must be enrolled in a Commonwealth-supported place. No deferments. Financial hardship Must demonstrate financial hardship and/or other disadvantages. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages You must have submitted an Educational Access Schemes (EAS) application through UAC by Wednesday 6 January 2016 and be eligible for consideration under UNSW’s ACCESS scheme. Visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/ for application details. For the disadvantages considered through EAS see the ‘Types of disadvantage table’ in the EAS booklet or visit www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/. Previous qualifications You are not eligible for consideration if you already hold a Bachelor degree or higher-level award. Other In addition to completing the application through UAC, students must apply through the UNSW Scholarships website, www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au. Equity Scholarships 2015–16 94 William Blue College of Hospitality Management telephone: email: website: 1300 851 237 enquiries@williamblue.edu.au www.williamblue.edu.au The William Blue Indigenous Scholarship aims to increase participation of Indigenous students from low socio-economic backgrounds studying at William Blue College of Hospitality Management by providing financial assistance towards the costs of studying full-time. William Blue Indigenous Scholarship Duration 1 year. Value $6,000 per year. No. available 1 Scholarship conditions Must be entering first year of study in an undergraduate program in 2016. Must maintain good academic standing. Approved leave Payment Citizenship/residency Level of study Attendance Not available. Made according to the terms and conditions of the William Blue Indigenous Scholarship. Details of payment along with the terms and conditions will be provided with the scholarship offer. Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. Open to first-year undergraduate students who are commencing study in 2016. Must be a full-time student. (See ‘Table 6: Full-time study definitions’ on page 20.) Type of course Domestic fee-paying course. Financial hardship While preference is given to students with demonstrated financial hardship, scholarships may be awarded outside of this requirement. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Other disadvantages William Blue will generally award scholarships to students who demonstrate multiple disadvantages under the following criteria: ■ ■ ■ financial hardship Indigenous Australian regional or remote disadvantage. (See ‘Table 5: Descriptions of educational disadvantage’ on page 17.) Previous qualifications Not applicable. Receiving Australian You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving a Start-up Scholarship and/or a Relocation Scholarship Government-funded in 2016. scholarships You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving another type of Commonwealth Scholarship in 2016, for example an Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship. Receiving non-government- You will be eligible for consideration if you will be receiving one or more other non-government-funded scholarship/s funded scholarships in 2016. 95 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Merit-based scholarships In addition to Institution Equity Scholarships, institutions may also offer merit-based scholarships to prospective and current students. Unlike Institution Equity Scholarships, which are awarded to students experiencing financial and/or other forms of educational disadvantage, merit-based scholarships are awarded to applicants on a range of criteria such as: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ school examination results academic excellence Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course/faculty of study personal achievements such as: – leadership – creativity – self-motivation – communication skills – outstanding ability in sport. To find out more about merit-based scholarships, visit the websites listed opposite. You need to apply directly to individual institutions for merit-based scholarships. APM College of Business and Communication www.apm.edu.au Australasian College of Natural Therapies www.acnt.edu.au Australian Catholic University www.acu.edu.au/scholarships Australian College of Applied Psychology www.acap.edu.au/future-students/ scholarships Australian Maritime College www.amc.edu.au/scholarships Australian National College of Beauty www.ancb.edu.au Australian National University http://students.anu.edu.au/ scholarships Billy Blue College of Design www.billyblue.edu.au CATC Design School www.catc.edu.au CQUniversity www.cqu.edu.au/scholarships Charles Sturt University www.csu.edu.au/scholarships Griffith University www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships International College of Management, Sydney www.icms.edu.au/scholarships Jansen Newman Institute www.jni.edu.au La Trobe University www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships Macquarie University www.mq.edu.au/scholarships Southern Cross University www.scu.edu.au/scholarships University of Canberra www.canberra.edu.au/scholarships University of New England www.une.edu.au/scholarships University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au/ scholarships University of Sydney www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships University of Technology Sydney www.uts.edu.au/study/scholarships University of Western Sydney www.uws.edu.au/scholarships University of Wollongong www.uow.edu.au/about/ scholarships UNSW Australia www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au William Blue College of Hospitality Management www.williamblue.edu.au Equity Scholarships 2015–16 96 Other UAC resources Publications ATAR ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ UAC Guide UAC International booklet All About UAC for Year 11 and 12 Students University Entry Requirements for Year 10 Students Educational Access Schemes (EAS) booklet Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) booklet All About Your ATAR Frequently Asked Questions About the ATAR All About UAC for Student Advisers All About UAC for Parents UAC News Directions (e-newsletter) Steps 2 Study for non-Year 12 applicants Report on the Scaling of the NSW Higher School Certificate Calculating the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank in NSW – A Technical Report Online UAC offers a range of online resources on its website. Visit www.uac.edu. au/media-hub/videos and www.uac.edu.au/schoolink for more details. 97 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 All About Your ATAR (YouTube video) ATAR Facts and Myths (PowerPoint presentation) Year 10 ■ ■ A Walk Through the Year 10 Booklet (PowerPoint presentation) Choosing HSC Courses – Facts and Myths (PowerPoint presentation) Year 12 ■ ■ ■ ■ Applying to Uni: It’s Easy if You Know What to Do (PowerPoint presentation) How to Apply Through UAC Undergraduate: Australian Year 12 Students (YouTube video) How to Apply Through UAC International: Australian Year 12 or IB in Australia (YouTube video) How to Apply Through UAC Undergraduate: Non-Year 12 Students (YouTube video) Participating institutions APM College of Business and Communication Southern Cross University tel: 1300 880 610 email: enquiries@apm.edu.au website: www.apm.edu.au tel: Australasian College of Natural Therapies tel: 1300 017 267 email: enquiries@acnt.edu.au website: www.acnt.edu.au Australian Catholic University tel: 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228) email: scholarships@acu.edu.au website: www.acu.edu.au/scholarships Australian National College of Beauty tel: 1300 885 385 email: www.ancb.edu.au/contact website: www.ancb.edu.au Australian National University tel: 135 ANU email: student@anu.edu.au website: http://students.anu.edu.au/scholarships Billy Blue College of Design tel: 1300 851 245 email: info@billyblue.edu.au website: www.billyblue.edu.au CATC Design School tel: 1300 661 111 email: enquiries@cact.edu.au website: www.catc.edu.au Charles Sturt University tel: 1800 334 733 (freecall) (02) 6051 9849 CSU Scholarship Office email: scholarships.officer@csu.edu.au website: www.csu.edu.au/scholarships/ International College of Management, Sydney tel: 1800 110 490 (freecall) email: icmsscholarships@icms.edu.au website: www.icms.edu.au/scholarships Jansen Newman Institute tel: 1300 777 116 email: info@jni.edu.au website: www.jni.edu.au La Trobe University tel: (03) 9479 3295, Scholarships Officer email: scholarships@latrobe.edu.au website: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships 1800 005 687 (freecall) (02) 6620 3006 SCU Scholarships Office email: equityscholarships@scu.edu.au website: www.scu.edu.au/scholarships/ University of Canberra tel: 1300 301 727 email: scholarships@canberra.edu.au website: www.canberra.edu.au/scholarships University of New England tel: (02) 6773 4444 Student Central email: www.une.edu.au/askune website: www.une.edu.au/scholarships University of Newcastle tel: (02) 4921 5000 email: scholarships@newcastle.edu.au website: www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships University of Sydney tel: 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) Freecall (02) 8627 8112 (Scholarships and Financial Support Service) email: scholarship.applications@sydney.edu.au website: www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships University of Technology Sydney tel: (02) 9514 2527 UTS Scholarships Office email: scholarships@uts.edu.au website: www.uts.edu.au/future-students/scholarships University of Western Sydney tel: email: 1300 207 669 study@uws.edu.au scholarships@uws.edu.au website: www.uws.edu.au/scholarships University of Wollongong tel: (02) 4252 8959 email: scholarships@uow.edu.au website: www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/index.html UNSW Australia tel: (02) 9385 1078 UNSW Scholarships email: scholarships@unsw.edu.au website: www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au William Blue College of Hospitality Management tel: 1300 851 237 email: enquiries@williamblue.edu.au website: www.williamblue.edu.au For more information visit www.uac.edu.au/equity Macquarie University tel: (02) 9850 7337/6401 Scholarships Officer email: csap@mq.edu.au website: www.mq.edu.au/scholarships Equity Scholarships 2015–16 98 Connect with us www.facebook.com/universitiesadmissionscentre http://twitter.com/UACinfo www.youtube.com/user/UACinfo 99 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Educational Access Schemes 2015–16 Publi shed July Avail 2015 able on U AC’s www w .uac. edu. ebsite au App lica 5 Au tions op e gust 2015 n Educational Access Schemes (EAS) 2015–16 For UAC applicants for undergraduate admission who’ve experienced long-term educational disadvantage as a result of circumstances beyond their control or choosing disrupted schooling financial hardship home environment English language difficulty personal illness/disability refugee status school environment Equity Scholarships 2015–16 100 Equity Scholarships 2015–16 Published July 2015 Printer Blue Star Web, Silverwater, NSW © 2015 Universities Admissions Centre (NSW & ACT) Pty Ltd ACN 070 055 935 ABN 19 070 055 935 UAC and individual contributing institutions are the owners of the copyright in this publication. 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