University of Sydney Business School Rural/Regional Leadership Scholarship

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established to support students from rural / regional areas of Australia commencing studies in an undergraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney Business School.

2. Eligibility

a. Applicants must be Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents  

b. Applicants must have successfully applied through UAC to commence an undergraduate degree administered by the University of Sydney Business School.

c. Applicants must have achieved an ATAR (or equivalent) of at least 95 in the NSW HSC or equivalent.

d. Applicants must attend a school or have a residential address that is classified under the Australian Statistical Geography Standards (ASGS) as inner regional, outer regional, remote or very remote prior to commencing enrolment in their eligible degree. 

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. academic merit, and

II. answers provided in the common undergraduate application form, including demonstrated leadership skills, extra-curricular participation and community involvement.

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 $6,000 per annum and is tenable for up to three years. A recipient can hold the scholarship for an additional year for completion of the Bachelor of Advanced Studies or where the Bachelor of Commerce is combined with the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (where applicable).  

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.

d. Suspension of the scholarship is permitted for up to two semesters provided the recipient is permitted to, or obtains approval to, suspend their degree.

e. Requests for suspension of the scholarship for more than two semesters will be considered, and if appropriate approved, on a case-by-case basis by the University of Sydney Business School.

f. Transfer of the Scholarship to another degree program is not permitted without the permission of the Dean responsible for the initial program and does not involve lengthening the tenure of this Scholarship. 

g. If extenuating circumstances arise, the recipient may submit a request to decrease their study load to a minimum full-time load per semester (18 credit points), but only with the permission of the Faculty. The duration of the Scholarship will not be extended if a recipient undertakes a minimum full-time load.

h. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.

i. No other amount is payable.

5. Ongoing eligibility

a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must enrol in at least 22 credit points each semester and maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester. Undertaking a minimum full-time load will not extend the duration of the Scholarship.

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. enrols in fewer than 22 credit points in a semester without approval by the Business School, 

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 multi-year scholarship, administered by the University of Sydney, valued at $6,000 per annum or more, 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. 

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.