Key facts
About this scholarship
Number offered:
1
Description:
CWA of Armidale has established this scholarship to support a NSW Rural, Regional or Remote female medical student in their 3rd, 4th and 5th year of study.
How will the scholarship be paid?
Bank account (100%)
Scholarship Special Conditions:
The successful applicant will be invited to meet and connect with the CWA of NSW Armidale Branch. An initial email connection will be set up by the Office of Advancement with the successful applicant and the current President of the CWA of NSW Armidale Branch.
Payment Conditions:
- The student shall receive $2,500 per semester.
- The scholarship is payable into the recipient’s bank account.
- The scholarship will be paid in 2 installments within 30 days following Semester 1 and 2 census dates.
- Payments will be made in each semester provided there is a minimum enrolment across the academic year in the nominated course:
4.1. The minimum enrolment for full-time is defined at UNE as an enrolment of 48 credit points (or equivalent) in the academic year.
4.2. Full-time students are expected to complete their course in the minimum period of candidature.
4.3. Enrolment is required for Semester 1 and 2 study periods. 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.
4.4. Should a student be required to repeat any unit, a second scholarship payment will not be made for this unit. - The student must continue to be enrolled in on-campus mode and be enrolled in all on-campus units, subject to availability.
- The student must submit a brief 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.
General Conditions:
- 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 be able to retain it.
- 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).
- 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.
- On campus students are expected to attend events or participate in activities to promote scholarships, if asked. Where possible, students are expected to attend the Annual Scholarship Donor Luncheon which is often held in July. If students require letters to excuse them from lectures, they can request this from the Office of Advancement.
- 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.
- Some scholarships may affect other government payments. It is the recipient’s responsibility to seek advice from the relevant government agency.
- 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.
- 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.
Note: If you are struggling to meet the requirements of your scholarship, it is important that you contact the Student Scholarships team at scholarships@une.edu.au to discuss your circumstances and they will provide advice and support.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following core and scholarship specific eligibility requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident: The applicant must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident as defined by the Commonwealth |
| New or Continuing | Continuing: Students in their 3rd, 4th or 5th year of course |
| Study Mode | On-campus |
| Study Load | Full-time (48 credit points per academic year) |
| Course type | Undergraduate/Postgraduate (coursework only) |
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Degree/School/Discipline | Joint Medical Program, Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine |
| Scholarships for Females | Applicant must identify as female |
| Regional/Remote Areas | Prior to commencing studies, the applicant must have resided in New South Wales for at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in a rural, regional or remote location (ASGS Remoteness Areas 2-5) as defined by the Government Remoteness Tool. |
- The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of (in order):
1.1.Rural/Regional/Remote residential address in NSW; AND
1.2.Responses to the application questions. - Preference may be given to applicants who are not in receipt of another scholarship.
- The scholarship shall be awarded by the University of New England.
- The scholarship will be administered by the University of New England.
- The Selection Committee’s decision is final.
Before you apply
Before you apply for this scholarship, please ensure you have read and understood the below important information:
Required Information:
- Complete the application form which includes the following questions:
1.1. Why are you studying your chosen course and what are your career aspirations?
1.2. 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?
1.3. What challenges - such as financial, geographic, or cultural - have you encountered and how have you navigated them?
The documents listed below are acceptable forms of evidence in each of the following criteria:
1. Geographic requirement evidence:
Evidence to demonstrate that you have resided permanently for at least 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in a rural, regional or remote location (Regions defined as RA2-5) prior to commencing studies 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.
