Carole and Stan Droder Scholarship

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:
   1. who are not in receipt of another scholarship;
   2. whose parents are employed as tradespersons, small farmers, shopkeepers, or clerks;
   3. Who are single parents or children of single parents.
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 have you navigated them?

Additional questions:

1. What involvement in university life have you had to date? And what do you hope to achieve during the remainder of your university life?
2. How do you plan to use the funds from the scholarship? In what way do you think it will change your University experience?
3. Can you describe ways in which you have demonstrated perseverance and persistence in your UNE experience (including studies) to date?
4. Tell us about your strengths and how you use them to contribute to college life, to UNE, and to the community through pursuits such as sports, the arts, mentoring, debating, charity support, etc.

1. 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: The applicant must be able to demonstrate their low to middle income family background and financial need.

   1. Note: If you are awarded a scholarship you will be required to supply evidence of your financial situation as described in your application. Evidence of income can include: Income Tax Returns* Regular payslips Centrelink Statement/s A letter from an authorised person (e.g. community leader, school   principal, minister of religion, accountant) that comments on your financial   circumstances * If the most recent financial year income information is not available, previous financial year income information may be used and must be accompanied with a letter from an accountant that comments on the estimated similarity/differences.

2. Reference: One (1) reference from Head of College, College Office Manager or Senior Resident Fellow confirming your involvement and achievements in community and college-based activities.

Payment Conditions:

1. The student shall receive $1,250 per 6 credit points (or equivalent) to a maximum of $10,000 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 the 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 continue to achieve the academic eligibility requirement of 4.0 GPA in each trimester.
6. The student must continue to be enrolled in on-campus mode and be enrolled in all on-campus units, subject to availability.
7. The recipient is required to reside in one of the UNE residences, including St Albert’s College, for the duration of the scholarship, unless special permission has been sought and granted.
8. 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. Applicants must not be in receipt of another scholarship with a value greater than $1,000 per annum. Applicants will be required to disclose information regarding any other scholarships, awards or bursaries currently held.
2. Recipients seeking the extension of their scholarship beyond the 2 year maximum may re-apply through the normal application process. No preference will be shown to previous recipients.

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.