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James and Moya Kilgannon Scholarship

An undergraduate scholarship
This scholarship supports students in the University of Sydney School of Education and Social Work who plan to teach mathematics or science.

Highlights

Value Eligibility Open date Close date
$10,000
  • Full-time undergraduate student within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work
  • Enrolled in and intend to teach mathematics or science
20 May 2024 14 June 2024

How to apply

Apply here.

Benenfits

A recipient enrolled full-time will receive the scholarship valued at $10,000 per annum for up to one year.

A recipient approved to hold the scholarship while enrolled part-time will receive the scholarship valued at $5,000 per annum for up to two years.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney
  • be enrolled in the subject areas of Mathematics or Science
  • be intending to teach Mathematics or Science.

Background

Established in 2018, the Scholarship has been created from a generous donation from Mrs Denise Playoust for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in the subject areas of Mathematics or Science within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney.

1. Background

a. Established in 2018, the Scholarship has been created from a generous donation from Mrs Denise Playoust for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in the subject areas of Mathematics or Science within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney.

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must be enrolled in the subject areas of Mathematics or Science.

c. Applicants must be intending to teach Mathematics or Science.

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. academic merit, and

II. feedback from two academic referees.

b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School, Sydney School of Education and Social Work, or their nominated delegates.

4. Value

a. A recipient enrolled full-time will receive the scholarship valued at $10,000 per annum for up to one year.

b. A recipient approved to hold the scholarship while enrolled part-time will receive the scholarship valued at $5,000 per annum for up to two years.

c. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.

d. Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Head of School, Sydney School of Education and Social Work.

e. The Scholarship is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university without prior approval.

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 Head of School, Sydney School of Education and Social Work,

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. 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.