Key facts
About this scholarship
Number offered:
40
Description:
This program has been made available through the generosity of many donors to the UNE Foundation’s Scholarships fund and is offered specifically to help redress the lack of scholarships available to the largest cohort of UNE students - those who study online/externally/by distance.
The UNE Foundation is a registered non-profit organization which maintains the vision of the University's founders by ensuring that donations by community members are used according to their wishes. Many of UNE’s donors believe in the importance of supporting students from regional and remote communities.
How will the scholarship be paid?
UNE Bookshop credit
Payment Conditions:
- The bursary is payable as a $1,000 credit for UNE Life Campus Books and must be used for purchase of textbooks only. The credit will remain valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issue. At no time will any remaining balance be payable to the recipient as cash, or in any other form.
- The student must continue to be enrolled in online mode and be enrolled in all online units, subject to availability.
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.
- 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 who have completed minimum of 48 credit points of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree |
| Study Mode | Online |
| Study Load | Full-time or part-time (minimum 24 credit points per academic year) |
| Course type | Bachelor’s degree |
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Academic High Achievers | Minimum GPA of 4.0 in course to date |
| Financial Disadvantage | Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need |
Selection:
- The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of (in order):
a. Responses to the application questions; AND
b. Financial Need; THEN
c. Academic Merit. - 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:
- Complete the application form which includes the following questions:
a. Why are you studying your chosen course and what are your career aspirations?
b. 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.
c. What challenges, such as financial, geographic, or cultural, have you encountered and how have you navigated them? - Complete the Financial Need Details section of the application form.
1.Financial disadvantage:
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 by a letter from an accountant that comments on the estimated similarity/differences.
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