WH and Elizabeth M Deane Archaeology Research Grant

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established in 1956 by W.H. and Elizabeth Deane to support the development of Archaeology at the University of Sydney.

b. Its purpose is to support undergraduate students with field work expenses.

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicants enrolled at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must be enrolled in ARCO3404 Archaeology in the Field offered in the October Intensive.

c. Applicants must be attending the unit of study held at Zagora (Andros, Greece).

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. academic merit,
II. a personal statement outlining what the applicant expects participation in the Zagora Archaeological Project will contribute to their studies and future plans, and,
III. financial hardship

b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the
I. Chair of Archaeology and
II. at least two academics in Archaeology

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at $500.

b. The scholarship value will be paid as a lump sum payment on receipt of the Scholarship Acceptance Form.

c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Chair of Archaeology and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university without prior approval.

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

e. No other amount is payable.

5. 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,
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 scholarship, administered by the University of Sydney, valued at $8,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this Scholarship, 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.