Eric Campbell Scott (Rural / Regional) Scholarship
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 p.a. (up to 4 years) |
|
01 July 2024 | 30 September 2024 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
This scholarship is valued at $10,000 p.a. and is tenable for:
- up to 3 years, for students enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce
- up to 4 years, for students enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies course administered by the University of Sydney Business School
- have completed the NSW High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent in the year prior to commencement of the undergraduate degree.
Background
In memory of a late brother (and Honours graduate from the University of Sydney), the Eric Campbell Scott Scholarship supports students studying in the Business School.
1. Background
a. In memory of a late brother (and Honours graduate from the University of Sydney), the Eric Campbell Scott Scholarship supports students studying in the Business School.
2. Eligibility
a. Applicants must be enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies course administered by the University of Sydney Business School.
b. Applicants must have completed the NSW High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent in the year prior to commencement of the undergraduate degree.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit, and
II. a personal statement that demonstrates leadership skills, community involvement, and an interest in Business.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the University of Sydney Business School, or their nominated delegates.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum and is tenable for the standard full-time degree duration. The total value of the scholarship is capped at:
I. $30,000 for the Bachelor of Commerce,
II. $40,000 for the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted, and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university without prior approval.
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 enrol in 24 credit points each semester and maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 50 each semester. Undertaking a minimum full-time load will not extend the duration of the scholarship.
b. The recipient must remain enrolled in an eligible undergraduate Business degree.
c. 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. commences part-time study without prior approval,
III. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
IV. 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,
V. accepts an alternative scholarship, administered by the University of Sydney, valued at $8,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this Scholarship, or
VI. 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.