Bert Evans Travel Bursary

1. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of (in order):
   1. Financial need; AND
   2. Responses to the application questions.
2. Preference may be given to applicants who are not in receipt of another scholarship.
3. The scholarship shall be awarded by the University of New England.
4. The scholarship will be administered by the University of New England.
5. 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
2. Complete the Financial Need Details section on the application form.

Supporting Documents:

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

1. Financial disadvantage:

Payment Conditions:

1. The maximum total value of the scholarship is $2,000, payable over a maximum period of 3 years as reimbursements for travel expenses associated with attendance at UNE Intensive schools or placements. Any amount not used within 3 years will be returned to the endowment fund and will not be given to students as cash payments. Refer to the Scholarship Specific Conditions below for further details.
2. The scholarship is payable into the recipient’s bank account.
3. Reimbursement for expenses can be applied for in each Trimester provided there is a minimum enrolment across the academic year in the nominated course:
   1. The minimum part-time enrolment for this scholarship is defined as 24 credit points (or equivalent) in the academic year.
   2. 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.
   3. Should a student be required to repeat any unit, a second scholarship payment will not be made for this unit.
4. The student must continue to achieve the academic eligibility requirement of a GPA 5.0 in each trimester.
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. The scholarship of up to $2,000 total is payable over a maximum period of 3 years as reimbursement for travel costs associated with attendance at UNE intensive schools and placements upon presentation of paid tax receipts.

The following is a list of expenses which may be claimed:

1. Airfares, bus or train travel to Armidale for intensive schools or placements elsewhere in NSW/ ACT
2. Accommodation for intensive schools or placements in Armidale or elsewhere in NSW/ACT
3. Fuel for driving your own vehicle to Armidale and/or placements in NSW/ACT and back home
4. Car hire to drive to Armidale or placements elsewhere in NSW/ACT

The following may NOT be claimed:

1. Meals
2. Taxi fares
3. Claims for attendance in one intensive school period or placement must be made in one transaction; e.g. if you attend an intensive school in April, you must make all claims in one transaction. You cannot later make a claim against this same intensive school period.
4. Claims must include appropriate documentation such as tax receipts or receipts for fuel, etc. If the recipient is unsure of what to provide, they should contact the Alumni Relations and Student Scholarships team before making any travel arrangements.
5. Once approved, claims will be reimbursed via direct deposit into your nominated bank account within 2 weeks of the approval date.
6. Any amount of the bursary not used within 3 years will be returned to the endowment fund and will not be given to students as cash payments.

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.