Armajun Aboriginal Health Service Scholarship - Nursing

1. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of (in order):
   1. Responses to the application questions; THEN
   2. Academic merit; AND
   3. An interview with Armajun Aboriginal Health Service representatives. This may be done in person or by Skype, Zoom or telephone.
2. Preference may be given to applicants who are not in receipt of another scholarship.
3. Preference may be given to applicants who express a preference for working in Aboriginal Health in their response to the application questions.
4. The scholarship shall be awarded by the University of New England in consultation with the donor.
5. The scholarship will be administered by the University of New England.
6. The Selection Committee’s decision is final.

Required Information:

1. Complete the application form which includes the following questions:
   1. Why are you studying your chosen course and what are your career aspirations?
   2. Tell us about your personal strengths and community activities you are involved in. How have you used them to make a difference in the lives of others?
   3. What challenges, such as financial, geographic, or cultural, have you encountered and how have you navigated them?

Supporting Documents:

The listed documents are acceptable forms of evidence in each of the following criteria:

1. Indigenous identified scholarship: The applicant must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and provide documentation according to the UNE Confirmation of Aboriginality and Torres Strait Islander Identity Rule.
2. Aboriginal Health Service Confirmation: Complete the Armajun Confirmation application form.
3. Geographic requirement evidence: Evidence to demonstrate that prior to commencing studies, the applicant’s permanent home address is/was in one of the following Local Government Areas:

• Armidale Regional Council
• Glen Innes Severn Council
• Inverell Shire Council
• Tenterfield Shire Council
• Uralla Shire Council
• Walcha Shire Council
• Gwydir Shire Council

This may be in the form of bills or official correspondence to your address, schools you were enrolled at, or a signed statement from a rural community leader (e.g. previous employer, doctor, school principal) validating the location and period of your residence.

Payment Conditions:

1. The student shall receive $625 per 6 credit points (or equivalent) to a maximum of $5,000 for 48 credit points (or full-time equivalent) per academic year.
2. The scholarship is payable into the recipient’s bank account.
3. The scholarship will be paid in up to 3 instalments within 30 days following Trimester 1 and 2 and/or 3 census dates.
4. Payments will be made in each Trimester provided there is a minimum enrolment across the academic year in the nominated course:
   1. The minimum enrolment for full-time is defined at UNE as an enrolment of 48 credit points (or equivalent) in the academic year.
   2. Full-time students are expected to complete their course in the minimum period of candidature.
   3. Enrolment is required for Trimester 1 and 2 study periods, with Trimester 3 optional.  If there is no active enrolment in these periods and a request for a leave of absence from their scholarship is not made and approved by Student Scholarships, the scholarship may be suspended.
   4. Should a student be required to repeat any unit, a second scholarship payment will not be made for this unit.
5. The student must submit a brief progress report upon request each year reporting on progress with their studies and involvement in sporting, cultural and community activities as well as participation in University life, where applicable.

Scholarship Specific Conditions:

1. Student will be offered a practical placement in one of the Armajun Aboriginal Health Service locations in Armidale, Inverell, Glen Innes, Tenterfield or Tingha during the scholarship period.  It is the student’s responsibility to arrange their placement.

General Conditions:

1. The scholarship is intended for the nominated course and may not be deferred or transferred. If you wish to make any significant changes to your enrolment (e.g. change of degree, study mode and/or load) you must notify Student Scholarships prior to doing so. If you no longer satisfy the criteria and conditions of the scholarship, you may not retain it.
2. Any request to vary the terms and/or conditions of the scholarship must be made via an appeal to the scholarships committee and will be determined at the discretion of the University (in consultation with the donor or other relevant committee).
3. If at any time during the scholarship term the student is found to have committed behavioural misconduct in accordance with the University’s Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules, the scholarship will be terminated and any outstanding payments to be made under the scholarship will not be paid.  You may also be required to repay any instalment already received. Students who are residential college residents are also subject to the Residential College Code of Conduct.
4. On campus students are expected to attend events or participate in activities to promote scholarships, if asked to do so.
5. The applicant permits the University to give some personal details to the relevant Donor/Trustee/Committee/School, who may not be UNE staff. All information gathered will be treated with discretion.
6. Some scholarships may affect other government payments. It is the recipient’s responsibility to seek advice from the relevant government agency.
7. Minor changes may be required to the administrative conditions of this scholarship. If this occurs recipients will be given advance notice in writing. Donors will also be consulted where appropriate.
8. Failure to meet the requirements of these Terms and Conditions may lead to the termination of the scholarship and you being required to repay any instalment already received.