The Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship

The purpose of the Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship is to assist rural and regional students commencing studies at the University of Sydney. This scholarship was established in 2006 from a donation from Bruton Holdings Pty Ltd.

1. Eligibility criteria

Applicant who:

a. is commencing the first semester of their undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney.

b. is completing an undergraduate degree which is relevant to and will have the capacity to benefit the rural community of Australia.

c. is able to demonstrate financial disadvantage.

d. completed their Higher School Certificate (HSC) at a high school in Australia located more than 100km from either the:

I. University of Sydney, or
II. Australian National University.

2. Selection criteria

a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

b. The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of a selection committee consisting of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education), or their nominated delegates. 

3. Value

a. The scholarship provides a cash payment of AUD$10,000 per year and is tenable for the published full-time duration of the recipient’s undergraduate (single or combined) degree up to a maximum total duration of 5 years full-time study or part-time equivalent.

b. The annual amount will be paid in two equal instalments of $5,000 within 30 days after the census dates of first semester and second semester. 

c. The scholarship does not cover any postgraduate studies, such as a Master of Nursing or Doctor of Medicine, even if taken as part of a vertically integrated combined degree.

4. Ongoing eligibility 

To continue receipt of the scholarship, the recipient must: 

a. maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester,

b. remain enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney after relevant census dates in each relevant teaching period, and

c. if undertaking an exchange program during the tenure of the Scholarship, achieve a ‘Satisfied Requirements’ (SR) grade.

5. Part-time study

a. The scholarship can be held whilst studying part time, subject to meeting ongoing requirements of the recipient’s course.

b. Recipients will receive 50% of the full-time payment of the scholarship if they enrol part-time (less than 18 credit points) in a semester.

6. Deferral and suspension

a. Deferral of the scholarship is permitted for up to two semesters provided the recipient obtains approval from the University to defer their degree.

b. Suspension of the scholarship is permitted for up to two semesters provided the recipient is permitted to, or obtains approval to, suspend their degree.

c. Requests for deferral or suspension of the scholarship for more than two semesters will be considered, and if appropriate approved, on a case-by-case basis by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) or their nominee.

d. The recipient must contact the Scholarships Office at least two months before the end of their deferral or suspension period to request reinstatement of the scholarship. Failing to do so may result in the scholarship being terminated. 

7. Transfer of degree

a. The scholarship is transferable to another undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney, provided the recipient obtains approval from the University to transfer.

8. Privacy

a. Personal information about recipients collected by the University will be managed in accordance with the University’s privacy obligations. See our student privacy statement for more information.

9. Termination

a. The scholarship may be terminated if a recipient:

i. withdraws from an eligible award course or fails to enrol;
ii. does not meet the eligibility or ongoing eligibility criteria for the scholarship;
iii. unless approval is granted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor or their nominee, is a holder of an alternative scholarship administered by the University valued at $8,500 or more per year, excluding accommodation, tuition fee offset or exchange scholarships; 
iv. fails to enrol at the end of permitted or approved deferral or suspension; 
v. exceeds the maximum total duration of study supported by the Scholarship; or
vi. is found guilty of misconduct.

b. Once the scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to administrative error.