Engineering Sydney Industry Placement Scholarship

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established by the Faculty of Engineering to support outstanding senior students undertaking a high-level industrial project during a full-time six-month industry placement within the Engineering Sydney Industry Placement Scheme (ESIPS).

b. The projects are established with academic involvement through supervision from participating schools of the Faculty of Engineering. The work undertaken incorporates all the curriculum requirements of the relevant courses. Students should complete their studies in the usual timeframe required by their degree.

2. Eligibility

a. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree or Master of Engineering or Master of Professional Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney. Combined degree students are also eligible.

b. Applicants must have completed a minimum 24 credits of 3000 level units at time of application or going into their final year of studies.

c. Applicants must have a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 70 if enrolled in an undergraduate coursework degree, or a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75 for Master of Engineering and Master of Professional Engineering.

d. The Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Engineering, or their nominated delegate may, at their discretion allow some exemptions based on extenuating circumstances and as part of Faculty’s strategic priorities.

e. Applicants must have been approved to undertake the Engineering Sydney Industry Placement Scheme (ESIPS).

f. Applicants must have met the prerequisites and obtained department permission to enrol in the required unit of study.

g. Applicants must agree to comply with the University of Sydney Student Placement and Projects Policy.

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. academic merit, and
II. curriculum vitae.

b. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.

c. The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of the Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Engineering, or their nominated delegate.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at $22,000 and is paid in equal monthly instalments for the duration of the placement which is 6 months.

b. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Engineering or their nominated delegate, and it is not transferable to another School, Faculty or University.

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

d. No other amount is payable.

5. Ongoing eligibility

a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain satisfactory performance on the industry project.

b. Recipients must enrol in and continue to meet the full-time requirements of the 24 credit point unit of study.

6. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:

I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. withdraws from a required unit of study,
III. commences part-time study without prior approval,
IV. fails to comply with the University of Sydney Student Placement and Projects Policy,
V. does not complete or meet the requirements of their placement,
VI. does not maintain satisfactory performance on the project,
VII. 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,
VIII. is awarded an alternative primary scholarship. In such circumstances this scholarship will be terminated in favour of the alternative scholarship where the alternative scholarship is of higher value, unless the higher value scholarship permits suspension to allow the recipient to participate in the placement scholarship, or
IX. 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. Confidentiality, Intellectual Property and Insurance

a. These items will be addressed in the relevant Student Deed Poll.

8. Other Requirements

a. Recipients must comply with the University of Sydney Student Placement and Projects Policy whilst on this Scholarship.

b. The Placement does not create an employment relationship between any of the participating parties, nor does it create any future employment relationship.