Herbert and Valmae Freilich Indigenous Scholarship
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5000 p.a. (for 4 years) |
|
TBC | TBC |
How to apply
This scholarship is not currently open to new applicants.
Apply here when applications are open.
Benefits
The scholarship is valued at $5000 per annum and is tenable for four years.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Medicine program at Sydney Medical School
- be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
- be able to demonstrate a commitment to Indigenous health and welfare
- be able to demonstrate financial need.
Background
Established in 2006 following gifts by Herbert and Valmae Freilich, this Scholarship provides financial assistance to Indigenous students studying the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Sydney.
1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established in 2006 to provide assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney.
b. This Scholarship has been donated by Herbert and Valmae Freilich.
2. Eligibility
a. This Scholarship is offered subject to applicants having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney.
b. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity.
c. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Indigenous health and welfare.
d. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. evidence of financial need,
II. evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, and
III. academic merit.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney Medical School, or their nominated delegates.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $5,000 per annum and is tenable for four years.
b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
c. Where applicants are of equal merit, the award will be shared equally.
d. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university.
e. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
f. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing eligibility
a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain satisfactory academic performance and completion of each year of the program.
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.
c. Suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted.
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,
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.