1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established in 2007 to promote excellence in research study in the Discipline of International Business.
2. Eligibility
a. To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must apply and subsequently enrol into an International Business Honours Program within the University of Sydney Business School.
b. Applicants must have obtained a minimum distinction average of 75 in their undergraduate International Business major units of study.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and research proposal with supporting methodology and literature.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee consisting of the Head of the Discipline of International Business, or their nominee, and another academic from the same Discipline.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $6,000 and is tenable for one year only.
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 without the prior permission of Associate Dean and it is not transferable to another 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 satisfactory academic progress to ensure successful on-time completion of their honours program.
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. withdraws from the International Business Honours Program,
III. commences part-time study without prior approval,
IV. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
V. 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,
VI. accepts an alternative honours scholarship, administered by the University of Sydney,
VII. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
VIII. any other provision as indicated in these terms that would lead to termination.
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.
7. Other Requirements
a. Scholarship recipients may be invited to promote the program in which they are enrolled, represent the University of Sydney at student welcome, marketing events and corporate networking events and fulfil the on-campus functions of a Business School Student Ambassador.
