Walter Moore Honours Scholarships
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5000 |
|
11 September 2024 | 09 February 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 $5000 as one-off payment.
Who's eligible
You must:
- Currently enrolled in full-time or part-time in an Honours degree within the School of Chemistry
- Demonstrate financial need via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Equity Scholarship application
Background
Established in 2014, in honour of Walter Moore, Emeritus Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Sydney, the Walter Moore Honours Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students enrolled in the Honours program in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney.
1. Background
a. Established in 2014, in honour of Walter Moore, Emeritus Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Sydney, the Walter Moore Honours Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students enrolled in the Honours program in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being currently enrolled in full-time or part-time in an Honours degree within the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney.
b. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial hardship via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Equity Scholarship application.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit, and
II. evidence of financial hardship via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Equity Scholarship application.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of a Selection Committee consisting of the Head of the School of Chemistry, Associate Head of School (Teaching) and the Honours Coordinator, or their nominees.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $5,000 and is paid as a one-off payment after the first relevant census date.
b. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Head of the School of Chemistry, and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university.
c. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
d. No other amount is payable.
5. Termination
a. The Scholarship may be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
III. does not complete their Chemistry Honours Program,
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, valued at $6,000 per annum or more, such as the University of Sydney Honours Scholarship and George Harris Scholarship in Chemistry Honours,
VI. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
any other provision as indicated in these terms that would lead to termination.
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.