Freemason's Scholarship

The purpose of the Freemason’s Scholarship is to support high achieving students who are children or grandchildren of freemasons study at the University of Sydney. 

1. Eligibility criteria

Applicant who:

a. is commencing or continuing study in a degree at the University of Sydney.

b. Is a child or grandchild of freemasons of at least five years’ standing at the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales (NSW).

2. Selection criteria

a. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit to students who meet the eligibility criteria.

b. Preference will be given to applicants in their first year of study.

3. Value

a. The scholarship provides a cash payment of AUD$400 per year and is tenable for up to three years.

b. The annual amount will be paid after the census date of the first semester of each year.

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 a 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 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. fails to enrol at the end of permitted or approved deferral or suspension; 
iv. exceeds the maximum total duration of study supported by the Scholarship; or
v. is found guilty of misconduct.

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