Key facts
About this scholarship
Number offered:
2
Description:
Max Schroder studied at Armidale Teachers’ College in 1959-60 and gained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Master of Arts degrees from UNE by distance education. His interest in Indigenous students began in the 1960s when he was teaching Aboriginal students in Armidale. He has also spent time in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.
Max had an outstanding career in higher education which clearly emphasized the value he places on higher education and its ability to be transformational. In 2008, Max Schroder provided a scholarship for one Indigenous student to pursue a UNE degree. Since then, Mr Schroder’s ongoing support and generosity has grown the program significantly with dozens of scholarships awarded over the years.
The Max Schroder Indigenous Mentoring Scholarship has been initiated to act in a supporting capacity for the other Max Schroder Indigenous Scholarship and Ella Schroder Indigenous Residential Scholarship recipients. Two such scholarships are offered, preferably one each for a female and male mentor.
How will the scholarship be paid?
Residential fee account (100%)
Scholarship Special Conditions:
- If the recipient is also awarded the UNE Residential Financial Assistance Scholarship and/or is receiving reduced residential fees due to holding a leadership, academic mentor or other College office, the scholarship amount may be reduced to ensure the combined scholarship payments do not exceed the College fees for that academic year.
- If the recipient requires leave from their scholarship responsibilities temporarily (e.g. due to illness) they must inform the Student Scholarships team immediately.
- The recipient must perform the duties required of them diligently. The following Duties Statement outlines in more detail the specific duties associated with accepting this mentoring scholarship.
Max Schroder Mentor Duties Statement:
1. Act as a role model for good study practices and provide support and guidance to the students in their care, assisting them by facilitating contacts within UNE, including the Colleges, and/or the broader community where appropriate.
2.Conduct weekly individual mentoring sessions face-to-face or virtually with each of the Max Schroder Indigenous and Ella Schroder Indigenous Residential Scholarship recipients assigned to your mentorship (up to a maximum of 10 students). They should also have a group session at least once a month. The recipient of the Max Schroder Indigenous Mentoring Scholarship will be required to keep attendance proper records of these meetings.
3.Recipients will be required to submit mentee attendance records to the Student Scholarships team during Week 4 of each Trimester and again with your standard Scholarship student progress report. These attendance records must include information about:
3.1.The attendance or otherwise to mentoring sessions, of the students in your care;
3.2.The engagement and participation of each of the students in your care.
If you are unsure of how to undertake this reporting, please seek advice from the Student Scholarships team: scholarships@une.edu.au or 02 6773 2000.
4.Encourage and facilitate the students in your care to utilise the services offered by Oorala Aboriginal Centre at UNE, and in accordance with the students’ own scholarship Terms & Conditions.
5.Ensure that you utilise the support and resources available to assist and support you in your role as mentor and in your own studies if required.
6.Ensure you notify the Student Scholarships team immediately if at any time the following occurs:
6.1.You have concerns for the safety or welfare of the students under your mentorship;
6.2.Any of your mentees has not attended any mentoring session in the first 4 weeks of Trimester;
6.3.Any of your mentees misses more than 2 consecutive mentoring sessions;
6.4.You have questions or concerns at any stage about your role and responsibilities as mentor. Email: scholarships@une.edu.au or phone 02 6773 2000.
Payment Conditions:
- The student shall receive $8,000 per academic year.
- The scholarship is payable into the recipient’s Residential fee account.
- The scholarship will be paid in 2 instalments within 30 days following the Trimester 1 and 2 census dates.
- Payments will be made in each Trimester provided there is a minimum enrolment across the academic year in the nominated course:
4.1. The minimum part-time enrolment for this scholarship is defined as 24 credit points (or equivalent) in the academic year.
4.2. Enrolment is required for Trimester 1 and 2 study periods, with Trimester 3 optional. If a student is not actively enrolled during the T1 and T2 periods and does not have an approved leave of absence from their scholarship, the scholarship may be suspended. - The student must continue to achieve a GPA 4.0 in each trimester, or for Honours, sufficient academic progress as confirmed by a representative of the relevant Faculty.
- The student is required to reside in a UNE Residential College (including St Albert’s College) at UNE for the duration of the scholarship.
- The student must submit a brief report upon request each year reporting on progress with their studies and involvement in University life, such as participation in sporting, cultural or community activities.
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 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 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.
- Where possible, scholarship recipients are encouraged to attend events or participate in activities that promote scholarships and acknowledge donor support. One such event is the Annual Scholarship Donor Luncheon, typically held in July. Students who require a letter to excuse them from class may request one from the Office of Advancement. If a student is unable to attend the luncheon or similar opportunities, they may instead provide a written or video message to be shared with the donor.
- 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. Students may be 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 final year of undergraduate study or in any year of postgraduate study |
| Study Mode | On-campus |
| Study Load | Full-time (48 credit points per academic year) OR |
| Course type | Bachelor degree (including Honours programs) |
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander | 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 |
| Academic High Achievers | Minimum GPA of 4.0 is required in your course to date |
| Residential College | The recipient is required to reside in one of the UNE colleges (including St Albert’s) for the duration of the scholarship |
Selection:
- The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of (in order):
1.1. Written recommendation from appropriate UNE Staff member, e.g. staff from Oorala, Head of College, or Course Coordinator; AND
1.2. Responses to the application questions. - Preference may be given to applicants who were previous recipients of a Max Schroder Indigenous or Ella Schroder Indigenous Residential Scholarship.
- 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 how you have used them to make a difference in the lives of others. This might include community activities and leadership opportunities that you have been involved in.
1.3. What challenges, such as financial, geographic, or cultural, have you encountered and how have you navigated them?
Supporting Documents:
The documents listed below are acceptable forms of evidence for each of the following criteria.
- 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.
- Written recommendation from an appropriate UNE staff member (e.g. staff from the Oorala Aboriginal Centre, Head of College, Course Coordinator, etc.) who can comment on the following attributes:
2.1. Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting the academic, personal and social life of Indigenous students at university generally, and UNE and College specifically;
2.2 Capacity to balance the responsibilities of the Scholarship with continued satisfactory academic progress;
2.3. Demonstrated leadership skills, including motivational and initiative skills;
2.4. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
If you are unsure of who may be an appropriate staff member to refer you, please contact the Student Scholarships team for advice on 02 6773 2000 or email: scholarships@une.edu.au
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