Oorala Kick Start Scholarship

1. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of (in order):
   1. Responses to the application questions.
2. Preference may be given to applicants whose address prior to beginning study was/is in a Regional or Remote location as defined by the Government Remoteness Tool.
3. Preference may be given in order of application, i.e. first-come, first-served. If all scholarships are awarded in the first round of offers, a second round may not be made.
4. Preference may be given to applicants who are not in receipt of another scholarship.
5. Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
6. The scholarship shall be awarded by the University of New England on the recommendation of the Indigenous Scholarships Committee.
7. The scholarship will be administered by the University of New England.
8. 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?
2. Complete the Financial Need Details section on the application form (optional).

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. Financial disadvantage (optional):

   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.

3. Geographic requirement evidence (optional):

   Evidence to demonstrate that you have recently resided in a rural or remote location as defined by the Government Remoteness Tool. 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.

4. Other supporting documents: Disclosure of any other scholarships or awards.

Payment Conditions:

1. The student will receive $5,000.
2. The scholarship is payable into the recipient’s bank account.
3. The scholarship will be paid in 2 instalments: $1,000 prior to the start of Trimester 1, and $4,000 paid within 30 days following the Trimester 1 census date.
4. Payments will be made 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.

Scholarship Specific Conditions:

1. Scholarship recipients may not hold more than one Commonwealth funded scholarship for the same purpose.
2. Recipients of the scholarship are expected to utilise the services and programs offered by the Oorala Aboriginal Centre.

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.