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Patricia Long Scholarship

An undergraduate scholarship
This equity scholarship supports commencing undergraduate students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Highlights

Value Eligibility Open date Close date
TBC
  • Undergraduate music students
  • Low socio-economic background
19 February 2024 24 March 2024

How to apply

To apply for a Sydney Conservatorium of Music Equity Scholarship please complete the online application form when applications open.

Benefits

The scholarship value and duration will be determined by the dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will be stipulated in the scholarship offer letter to the successful recipient(s).

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be enrolled or have an unconditional offer to study a full-time undergraduate coursework degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
  • come from a financially disadvantaged background.

Note: Preference will be given to former Sydney Conservatorium High School students.

Background

This scholarship was established in 2008 from a donation from Patricia Edith Long to assist outstanding high school students who are starting studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

1. Background

a. Established in 2008, Patricia Long Scholarship is to assist outstanding Sydney Conservatorium High School students who are enrolling to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

b. This scholarship was donated by Patricia Edith Long.

2. Eligibility

a. This scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled full time in undergraduate degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must come from a financially disadvantaged background.

3. Selection criteria

a. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:

I. personal statement, and/or

II. demonstrated evidence of disadvantage.

b. Preference will be given to applicants who are former Sydney Conservatorium High School students.

c. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

d. The scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music or their nominated delegate.

4. Value

a. The scholarship value and duration will be determined by the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will be stipulated in the Scholarship Offer Letter to the successful recipient(s).

b. The annual payment will be made in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.

c. Deferral of the scholarship is not permitted.

d. Suspension of the scholarship may be approved with written approval of the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

e. Transfer of the scholarship, within the same faculty, may be permitted with the written approval of the Dean.

f. The scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.

g. 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 65 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. commences part-time study without prior approval of the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music,

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, or

V. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave.

b. Once a scholarship has been terminated, it cannot 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.