Oorala Wellbeing Scholarship

1. Preference may be given to applicants who are not in receipt of another scholarship.
2. Preference may be given to applicants who are from regional/remote locations as defined by the Government Remoteness Tool.
3. Preference may be given to applicants who can demonstrate financial need. Refer to supporting documentation section below for details.
4. The scholarship shall be awarded by the University of New England in consultation with the Indigenous Scholarships Committee.
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 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. The applicant has a registered Student Access Plan with the UNE Accessibility and Wellbeing Office.
3. 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.

4. 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.

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

Payment Conditions:

1. The student shall receive $1,000 per academic year.
2. The scholarship is payable into the recipient’s bank account in 1 instalment within 30 days following the relevant Trimester census date, or following approval of the application.
3. Payment 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. Students may only submit one application per calendar year.
2. By applying for this scholarship, the applicant confirms that they have a registered Student Access Plan (SAP) with the UNE Accessibility and Wellbeing Office and gives permission for this to be confirmed with the Accessibility and Wellbeing Office by the Student Scholarships office.
3. Recipients of this scholarship are expected to utilise the services and programs offered by  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 and you being required to repay any instalment already received.