Eric Horatio Maclean Scholarship
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $8500 p.a. (up to 4 years) |
|
16 September 2024 | 31 January 2025 |
How to apply
You must apply through UAC Equity Scholarship and application form to be considered for this Scholarship.
Benefits
This scholarship is valued at $8500 per annum and is tenable for 4 years.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen
- be either commencing or being currently enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine within the Sydney School of Veterinary Science
- demonstrate financial hardship via the UAC Equity Scholarship.
Background
This Scholarship was established in 2023 using bequest funds donated by Eric Horatio Maclean. The scholarship is intended to support students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established in 2023 using bequest funds donated by Eric Horatio Maclean. The scholarship is intended to support students enrolled in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
2. Eligibility
a. Applicants must be Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen.
b. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant either commencing or being currently enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine within the Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney.
c. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial hardship via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Equity Scholarship.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit,
II. evidence of financial hardship via the UAC Equity Scholarship.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School of the School of Veterinary Science, or their nominated delegate(s).
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $8,500 per annum and is tenable for up to four years.
b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of Head of School of the School of Veterinary Science, 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. 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 from Head of School of the School of Veterinary Science,
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 $6,000 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.