Trace Richey Nursing Scholarship

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established in 2018 to provide assistance to students studying the Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing course at the University of Sydney.

b. This Scholarship has been donated by the TLR Foundation.

2. Eligibility

a. To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must be:

I. commencing their first year and enrolled in the Master of Cancer and Haematology Nursing at the University of Sydney,

II. enrolled in at least 12 credit points each semester, and

III. Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. academic merit,

II. a curriculum vitae, and

III. a personal statement.

b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean of the University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, or their nominated delegates.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at $7,000 per annum for up to 1.5 years for a full-time recipient.

b. Where the recipient is studying part-time, the scholarship is valued at $3,500 per annum for up to 3 years.

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

d. If the recipient has already commenced the eligible degree when awarded this scholarship, any units of study in which they have already passed the census date of will not be funded by this scholarship.

e. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted and it 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.

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5. Ongoing eligibility

a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 50 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.

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. enrols in less than 12 credit points,

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.

7. Reporting

a. The successful recipient is required to provide a progress report to the donor on an annual basis.