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1 TERMS & CONDITIONS Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Food Science, Food Engineering and Food Technology Scholarships Award information The food and grocery product industry is Australia's largest manufacturing sector and makes a substantial contribution to the economic and social welfare of all Australians. The Australian Food and Grocery Council, as the leading national organisation representing Australia s packaged food, drink, and grocery products manufacturers, is offering five scholarship opportunities to encourage outstanding second year students in a food related program to pursue a career in Food Science, Engineering and Technology. The scholarship provides educational support, professional development and industry exposure opportunities. Details Value: $6000 AUD over 1 year (payable in two allocations of $3000 in each semester) There is one individual scholarship available. Year awarded: 2016 inclusive This document sets out the terms and conditions which apply to these Scholarships. More general information can also be found in the Scholarships flyer. Terms and conditions Application details form part of the Terms and Conditions. How to apply Lodge an official application form for students Via to: m.fitzgerald2@uq.edu.au OR Via Post: Prof. Melissa Fitzgerald School of Agriculture and Food Sciences Hartley Teakle Building (83) Keyhole Road, St Lucia The University of Queensland, 4072 Details required on the application form include: Given name Family Name UQ Student ID Mobile telephone number Contact address Program of study Year and Semester of commencement To be considered applications are to be submitted by 5pm EST MONDAY 4TH APRIL, Please note In-complete applications or verbose applications which are found to be inaccurate, false or misleading will not be considered. -1-

2 Eligibility To be eligible for the AFGC Food Science Second year Scholarship, an applicant must: Be able to be classified as an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident; be a domestic student within the meaning of the Fee Rules; and Be enrolled as a full-time second year student in Food Science, Food Engineering and/ or Food Technology courses in their second year of a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering program at The University of Queensland in 2016; Have completed their first year of an undergraduate Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering degree and obtained a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 5.5 or higher on a scale of 7. Selection process Applications will be assessed by a selection committee made up of the: The Australian Food and Grocery Council Chair, Head of School of Chemical Engineering, or their nominee, Head of School of Agriculture and Food Sciences or their nominee, A Senior Representative of the Australian Food and Grocery Council. The selection committee will review applicants grades, in conjunction with the responses contained in the official application form. Considerations for the award of scholarships will be based on academic merit and the responses contained in the application form. UQ reserves the right to prioritise specific study areas in the selection process. The Selection Panel s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Wherever possible, applicants will be notified within one month of the scholarship closing date of the result of their application. Obligations of scholarship recipients Successful applicants must: Enrol in fulltime studies in Semester 1, 2016 in Bachelor of Engineering or integrated Bachelor of Engineering / Master of Engineering (Chemical with a minor in Food Engineering), Bachelor of Science (majoring in Food Science) and/ or Bachelor of Food Technology. Diligently and to the best of their ability apply themselves to the successful completion of their program of study. Remain enrolled full time and in good academic standing in their approved achieving a GPA of 5.5 or more in their program for the academic year. The scholarship is not transferable to another program of study or another University. Students who change their program or major of study from Bachelor of Engineering or integrated Bachelor of Engineering / Master of Engineering (Chemical with a minor in Food Engineering), Bachelor of Science (majoring in Food Science or Food Science & Nutrition) and/ or Bachelor of Food Technology will forfeit their scholarship. Where a student withdraws or is excluded from their program of study, they will become ineligible for continuation of the scholarship. Unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated, students who withdraw from studies after the census date, or who are excluded from studies, may be required to repay the cash payment awarded for the semester. Determination of exceptional circumstances shall be at the discretion of the Selection Panel. Conform to University regulations (including disciplinary provisions). Promote Food Science, Food Engineering and/ or Food Technology at events such as UQ Open days, TSXPO or other education promotional events. -2-

3 Invitation to the AFGC s Highlands Senior Executive Forum 2016 : the pre-eminent forum providing an opportunity for members from the Australasian food, beverage and grocery manufacturing sector and supply companies to network with colleagues and peers from across the industry from the retailing sector. Notification in writing to the Australian Food and Grocery Council Chair is required if the student: Wishes to defer, transfer, or withdraw from the approved program. Wishes to apply for an extension. Payment Payment of scholarships is conditional on scholarship recipients meeting the obligations outlined above, as applicable at the payment date. Payment will be made after the academic census date in each of the first two semesters of study (after March 31, 2016 for semester 1; after August 31, 2016 for semester 2) according to the schedule below: 1 Scholarship Total Value AUD $6,000 only Payment 1: Semester One Payment 2: Semester Two of study AUD $3,000 of study - AUD $3,000 After April 4, 2016 After September 2, 2016 Payments will be made into the recipient s nominated Australian bank account. Taxation Generally scholarship money paid to full-time students is not treated as taxable income. For specific or expert advice, please contact the Australian Taxation Office or an Accountant about your personal circumstances. Notification The successful applicant will be notified in writing by the AFGC Chairperson or a nominated representative of The School of Agriculture and Food Sciences. Communications/publicity Successful applicants will be asked to provide testimonials outlining the impact that winning a scholarship opportunity has made to their career interest and future studies in Food Science, Food Engineering and/ or Food Technology at UQ. They agree for their image and a summary profile to be distributed via print and electronic means to prospective students, media and education agents to acknowledge their success. Recipients will be asked to speak about their AFGC Scholarship experience to prospective students promoting Food Science, Food Engineering and/ or Food Technology programs. Further infromation Please forward any AFGC scholarship enquiries to either: Professor Melissa Fitzgerald: m.fitzgerald2@uq.edu.au Associate Professor Jason Stokes: jason.stokes@uq.edu.au Appendix 1 List of eligible UQ Programs: Bachelor of Science (majoring in Food Science) Bachelor of Food Technology Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical with a minor in Food Engineering) For more information on these programs visit: -3-

4 APPLICATION FORM Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) Food Science and Food Technology Scholarship Awarded to an undergraduate student at the University of Queensland commencing the second year of one of the following programs/majors: Bachelor of Science (majoring in Food Science) Bachelor of Food Technology Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical with a minor in Food Engineering) 1. PERSONAL DETAILS Miss Ms Mrs Mr Family Name: UQ Student ID: Given Name: Date of Birth: DD / MM / YYYY Male Female Home Address: Postal Address: Same as Home address Other: Address: Post Post Code: 2. RESIDENCY Do you have Australian Citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency? Yes No If you are not an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, you are ineligible for this scholarship 3. ELIGIBILITY What Program/ Degree are you enrolled in? What is your intended Major(s)? Are you enrolled as a Part-Time (P/T) or Full-Time (F/T) student? If you are enrolled as a Part-Time student, you are Ineligible for this scholarship. Are you currently, or have you previously been in receipt of any other scholarships, sponsorships, grants or cash prizes? If Yes, please provide details: P/T F/T Yes No -4-

5 4. SELECTION CRITERIA 4a) Outline your area/s of interest in Food Technology, Food Engineering and/ or Food Science and explain what has prompted and/ or stimulated your passion and interest in the area/s? (maximum of 300 words or less) -5-

6 4b) What are your future goals, describe how an AFGC Scholarship might assist you to achieve these? (maximum of 250 words or less) 5. CHECKLIST I have completed the application form in full Yes No I have attached a copy of my first year academic transcript Yes No I have attached proof of my citizenship/ Australian permanent residency Yes No I have signed and dated the declaration below in Section 6 Yes No 6. DECLARATION I declare that the information supplied is complete and correct in every particular. I agree to make available to University of Queensland and the Australian Food and Grocery Council details of my enrolment, academic record and examination results, including variations and attendance at any time requested by University of Queensland or the Australian Food and Grocery Council. I agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the Australian Food and Grocery Council scholarship. I am aware that there are severe penalties for providing false or misleading information. I grant the University of Queensland and the Australian Food and Grocery Council permission to use the course details of the scholarship holders for publicity purposes. Signature: Date: DD / MM / YYYY Your Completed Application Must Be Submitted By MONDAY 4th APRIL,

7 Please submit either electronically or by post to: OR Post: Prof. Melissa Fitzgerald School of Agriculture and Food Science Hartley Teakle Building (83) Keyhole Road, St Lucia The University of Queensland, 4072 Further infromation Please forward any AFGC scholarship enquiries to either: Professor Melissa Fitzgerald: Associate Professor Jason Stokes: -7-