Susan Wakil Scholarship (Undergraduate) Information for Applicants 2016

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1 Susan Wakil Scholarship (Undergraduate) Information for Applicants 2016 Established in 2015, with funding from The Susan and Isaac Wakil Foundation, the Susan Wakil Scholarships aim to encourage individuals to undertake a Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) degree at Sydney Nursing School, at the University of Sydney. The Susan Wakil Scholarships are awarded in three scholarship categories to assist students from rural or regional Australia; students from the Greater Sydney region; and students who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS OF AWARD Applicant Eligibility: Applications will be accepted from candidates who: Meet the specific requirements of one of the following scholarship categories: a) Rural or regional scholarship: applicants are from rural or regional Australia; or b) Greater Sydney scholarship: applicants are from the Greater Sydney region; or c) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship: applicants are an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander person. d) are either a citizen or permanent resident of Australia; and e) will be commencing in 2016 in the first year of a Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) degree at Sydney Nursing School; and f) will be enrolled full-time; and g) preference for the scholarship will be given to applicants who are not already in receipt of a scholarship. Scholarship Value: The total value of each scholarship will be payble over three (3) years: a) Rural or regional scholarship: Two scholarships, each with a total value of $87,500, to cover course fees and living expenses. exceed $87,000. b) Greater Sydney scholarship: Three scholarships, each with a total value of $20,000 to cover course fees and uniform or study-related expenses. exceed $20,000. c) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship: One scholarship with a total value of $87,500, to cover course fees and living expenses. exceed $87, of 5

2 Scholarship Selection Criteria: a) All applications will be assessed by a scholarship assessment committee appointed by the Dean. b) Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria in a specific scholarship category will be shortlisted on the basis of their ATAR result, a 500 word personal statement including the appicants University Admission Centre (UAC) identification number. Scholarship Conditions: a) The tenure is up to 6 semesters, and total value received by each scholarship holder is capped and stated as above under title Scholarship Value. b) Annual amount is payable over two equal instalments after relevant census dates. c) The student must accept the scholarship in the semester in which it is offered. Deferral is not permitted. d) Student must enrol at least 24 credit points per semester. 24 credit points must be for courses that have not been attempted previously. e) Scholarship value will be adjusted in accordance with section 3(e). f) To retain the scholarship, the student must be enrolled full-time and demonstrate satisfactory progression with a SAM of 50. g) The scholarship holder is required to meet with the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) or their designated academic once a semester to discuss their progression. h) The scholarship can be approved for suspension only if the student has valid medical or personal reasons. Such requests must be approved by the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching). i) The scholarship holder will be expected to prepare a brief note of thanks to the donor on an annual basis, including an update of their progress. They will also be expected to promote the Susan Wakil Scholarships and the postgraduate Advanced Learning Master s programs, at relevant faculty and University events. j) The scholarship will be terminated if the student withdraws from the agreed degree program, suspends without prior approval from the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), or fails to demonstrate satisfactory progression. k) The Scholarship will be awarded to an Australian citizen or permanent resident. HOW TO APPLY (important information) Applicants are to submit a completed application form, a 500 word personal statement and all supporting documents by 9.00am Tuesday 12 January 2016 to: nursing.scholarships@sydney.edu.au Please note that faxed or late applications will not be accepted Please ensure your completed application form, 500 word personal statement and all supporting documents are combined into ONE PDF document and attached to your application . subject line must contain the following information, for example; Re: Wakil Scholarship, Undergraduate Application for Joe SMITH, Date of Birth Applicants are to confirm their region, this information can be located within the rural, regional and remote health document (Rural Health Series Nubmer 4) page 5 provides region classifications. 2 of 5

3 Please complete the following sections: Personal details Susan Wakil Scholarship (Undergraduate) Application Form 2016 First Name Last Name Date of Birth UAC No Address Course title Phone Number Existing or future scholarships Do you currently hold or have you applied for another scholarship at the University of Sydney? NO YES, Name of scholarship Annual Value Susan Wakil Scholarship category Please indicate below the scholarship category you are applying for: Rural or Regional scholarship Greater Sydney scholarship Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity Applicants for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship are required to provide confirmation of their identity with their application. For more information on supporting documents to include, download our Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015 from the University s Policy Register at sydney.edu.au/policies. 3 of 5

4 Checklist Before submitting your application, please ensure you have completed the following steps: Completed this application form. Provided a 500 word personal statement. Provided evidence of your ATAR result. Provided the University Admission Centre (UAC) identification number. Provided evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Provided confirmation of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander identity (if applying for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship). Your application must be submitted by 9.00am Tuesday 12 January 2016; late or faxed applications will not be accepted. Completed applications should be ed to: nursing.scholarships@sydney.edu.au Please ensure your completed application form, 500 word personal statement and all supporting documents are combined into ONE PDF document and attached to your application . Personal statement Please provide a 500 word personal statement that will assist the scholarship assessment committee in understanding your motivation for undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) degree at Sydney Nursing School and explains how a Susan Wakil Scholarship will support your study and career aspirations. The following questions should be addressed as part of your personal statement: Why have you chosen to pursue a career in Nursing? What personal qualities do you have that make you suited to this profession? What would be the impact on you of receiving a Susan Wakil Scholarship? Note: please ensure hand written applications are legible. 4 of 5

5 DECLARATION Please read this declaration carefully and sign and date the application below. 1. I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information that I have provided in this application is true and accurate. 2. I have included all required documentation with this application. I understand that failing to provide the necessary documentation may render my application ineligible 3. I consent to the disclosure of information, including personal information about me to third persons, if the disclosure is made for reasons associated with my scholarship application. 4. I give permission to the University of Sydney to obtain information required to substantiate this application. Signature Date Privacy statement: The personal information collected on this form will be used by Sydney Nursing School at the University of Sydney for the purpose of processing your scholarship application and for communicating with you about your application. The supply of the information is voluntary, but if you do not provide all the information requested your application may not be able to be processed. Information about you relating to this application may be disclosed to the Scholarship Sub-Committee as part of assessing your eligibility. You have the right to access and correct personal information held about by the University. Please contact Emilia Pirri-Depares at nursing.scholarships@sydney.edu.au in the first instance. Please see the University s Privacy web page for further information: sydney.edu.au/arms/privacy 5 of 5