Architecture, Design and Planning Dean's Outstanding Merit Scholarship
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1000 p.a. |
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N/A | N/A |
How to apply
No application required. Eligible candidates will be considered automatically as part of the admissions process. Outcome advice will be provided to the successful candidates following the semester one census date.
Benefits
This scholarship is valued at $1000 per year and is tenable for the normal full-time duration of your degree.
The duration may be extended for a year for recipients taking an honours year, excluding Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture students as the honours year is inbuilt.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
- be a recent school leaver
- be applying for and enrolling in one of the following degrees at the University of Sydney:
- Bachelor of Architecture and Environments,
- Bachelor of Design in Architecture,
- Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture,
- Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design), or
- Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) and Bachelor of Advanced Studies
- have a minimum ATAR of 98 or equivalent
- have not completed any prior tertiary studies.
Background
Established in 2002 by the Dean, this Scholarship aims to encourage the most talented individuals to undertake undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning.
1. Background
a. Established in 2002 by the Dean, this Scholarship aims to encourage the most talented individuals to undertake undergraduate courses in the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney.
2. Eligibility
a. Applicants must apply and enrol in one of the following degree programs administered by the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Sydney:
I. Bachelor of Architecture and Environments,
II. Bachelor of Design in Architecture,
III. Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture,
IV. Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design), or
V. Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) and Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
b. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.
c. Applicants must be recent school leavers.
d. Applicants must have achieved a minimum ATAR of 98 or equivalent.
e. Applicants must not have completed any prior tertiary studies.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit as demonstrated through the HSC or equivalent.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean and Head of School, Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $1,000 and is tenable for the normal full-time duration of the degree program. The scholarship may be extended for additional year for recipients undertaking an honours year (unless undertaking the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture as the honours year is inbuilt).
b. The annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
c. Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Dean and Head of School, Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
c. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another University school, faculty or university.
d. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
e. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing eligibility
a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 75 each semester.
b. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have achieved a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) to receive their next payment.
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
III. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application, or
IV. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave.
b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.
c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.