Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship

1. Background

a. Established in 2016, this Scholarship has been generously donated by Rowe Scientific Foundation to help students achieve their educational aspirations in Chemistry at the University of Sydney. The Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship will provide support for high-achieving third year undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry.

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the applicant commencing and enrolled full-time (i.e., 24 credit points per semester) in their third year of an undergraduate course at the University of Sydney and undertaking a chemistry major, for the year the scholarship is awarded.

b. An applicant is considered to be in their third year of study upon completion of 96 credit points towards their undergraduate course.

c. An applicant is considered to be undertaking a chemistry major if they are enrolled in either of the Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry majors and in 2 or more of these CHEM units: CHEM3118, CHEM3119, CHEM3120, CHEM3121, CHEM3122, CHEM3123, CHEM3918, CHEM3919, CHEM3920, CHEM3921, CHEM3922, CHEM3923, CHEM3888.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit, to be determined based on average mark across 4 completed units from: CHEM1011, CHEM1111, CHEM1911, CHEM1991, CHEM1012, CHEM1112, CHEM1912, CHEM1992, CHEM2521, CHEM2921, CHEM2991, CHEM2522, CHEM2922, CHEM2532, CHEM2523, CHEM2923, CHEM2533, CHEM2524, CHEM2924, and CHEM2534. Where a student has completed more than 4 of these units, the average of their 4 bests will be counted.

b. If there is a tie in academic merit, the impacted students may be contacted to provide a personal statement outlining how the scholarship will assist them in completing their studies, their interests in studying chemistry, and how they hope to use the degree.

c. The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of a selection committee chaired by the Head of School of Chemistry, or their nominees.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at $5,000 and is tenable for one year only.

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

c. Deferral or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Head of School of Chemistry, or their nominee and it is not transferable to another major, faculty or University.

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 a formal international exchange program 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 may be terminated if the recipient:

I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. withdraws from their chemistry major,
III. commences part-time study without prior approval,
IV. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
V. 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,
VI. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
VII. any other provision as indicated in these terms that would lead to termination.

b. Once terminated, the Scholarship 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. Report

a. Successful recipients will be asked to provide to the Donor, subject to consent, a photo and a brief report detailing their Chemistry interests.