The Raymond Hsu Scholarship

1. Background

a. Established in 2013, this Scholarship has been generously bequeathed by the late Eulalia Sau-Kuen Hsu to support postgraduate research in Chinese studies, Chinese literature or Chinese linguistics.

2. Eligibility

a. Applicants must be currently enrolled in Master of Arts (Research), Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy in Chinese Studies, School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must be in the final stage of their candidature and be on track to complete and submit their thesis within the normal candidacy period. For a recipient who commenced their candidature:

I. prior to 1 January 2019, 2 full-time years for Master’s or 4 full-time years for PhD or part-time equivalent, or
II. after 1 January 2019, 1.75 full-time years for Master’s or 3.5 full-time years for PhD or part-time equivalent.

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. academic excellence,
II. research progress, and
III. research achievement.

b. Applicants will be required to submit a document with the following components as part of their application:

I. a brief introduction to their research project,
II. an outline of their current progress towards completion of the thesis,
III. a plan for completion, and
IV. a paragraph demonstrating research achievement and academic excellence.

a. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School, School of Languages and Cultures or their nominated delegate(s) on the recommendation of a selection committee consisting of members of Chinese Studies.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at:

I. $10,000 for a full-time enrolled student, and
II. $5,000 for a part-time enrolled student.

b. The Scholarship will be paid in a single instalment after the census date of Research Period 2 or Research Period 3.

c. The Scholarship cannot be deferred without prior approval of the Head of School, School of Languages and Cultures.

d. The Scholarship cannot be transferred to another area of research.

e. No other amount is payable.

f. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding.

g. The Head of School of Languages and Cultures or their nominated delegate(s) has the discretion not to award the Scholarship if there is no applicant of sufficient merit.

5. Research Overseas

a. The Scholarship recipient may not conduct research overseas.

6. Suspension

a. The Scholarship recipient cannot suspend their award.

7. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated:

I. on resignation or withdrawal of the recipient from their research degree,
II. upon submission of the thesis or at the end of the award,
III. upon the recipient having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy,
IV. if the recipient currently holds or receives an alternative primary scholarship this Scholarship will be determined as a Supplementary scholarship. If the overall supplementary rate paid to the student is more than 75% of the primary amount this Scholarship will be terminated in favour of the alternative scholarship where it is of higher value,
V. if the recipient does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
VI. if the recipient ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this Scholarship, (other than during a period in which the Scholarship has been suspended or during a period of approved leave).

b. The Scholarship may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:

I. the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer,
II. the student fails to maintain satisfactory progress, or
III. the student has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.

c. The Scholarship will be suspended throughout the duration of any enquiry/appeal process.

d. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.

8. Misconduct

a. Where during the Scholarship a student engages in misconduct, or other inappropriate conduct (either during the Scholarship or in connection with the student’s application and eligibility for the Scholarship), which in the opinion of the University warrants recovery of funds provided, the University may require the student to repay payments made in connection with the Scholarship. Examples of such conduct include and without limitation; academic dishonesty, research misconduct within the meaning of the Research Code of Conduct 2023 (for example, plagiarism in proposing, carrying out or reporting the results of research, or failure to declare or manage a serious conflict of interests), breach of the Student Charter 2020 and misrepresentation in the application materials or other documentation associated with the Scholarship.

b. The University may require such repayment at any time during or after the Scholarship period. In addition, by accepting this Scholarship, the student consents to all aspects of any investigation into misconduct in connection with this Scholarship being disclosed by the University to the funding body and/or any relevant professional body.