Susan Wakil Scholarship (Postgraduate) 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 postgraduate Advanced Learning Master s (ALM) degree at Sydney Nursing School, at the University of Sydney. The Susan Wakil Scholarships are awarded in two scholarship categories to assist students from rural or regional Australia and the Greater Sydney region. 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 b) Greater Sydney scholarship: applicants are from the Greater Sydney region c) Rural and regional Australia classification document provided including Greater Sydney region d) are either a citizen or permanent resident of Australia; and e) will be commencing in 2016 in the first year of an Advanced Learning Master s degree at Sydney Nursing School, with the exception of the Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). f) 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: a) Rural or regional scholarship: Three scholarships, each with a total value of $21,625 payable over two and a half years, to cover course fees and living expenses including a one of payment of $500 for educational or work related expenses. i. Scholarship payments will occur after the census date of each semester. The amount provided each semester will be calculated based on the units of study the student is enrolled in for that semester. The total funds paid to the scholarship recipient will not exceed $26,625. b) The Greater Sydney scholarship: Three scholarships, each with a total value of $8,625 payable over two and a half years, to cover course fees and additional educational or work related study expenses. I. Scholarship payments will occur after the census date of each semester. The amount provided each semester will be calculated based on the units of study the student is enrolled in for that semester. The total funds paid to the scholarship recipient will not exceed $8,625. 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 curriculum vitae, relevant academic transcript/s, and a 500 word personal statement. c) Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview with the selection committee and successful applicants will be selected based on both application and interview. Susan Wakil Scholarship (Postgraduate) - Information for Applicants and Application Form 2016 1 of 5
Scholarship Conditions: a) The tenure is up to 5 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 12 credit points per semester. 12 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 part 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 delegate once a semester to discuss their progress. 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 Friday 12 February 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 email. Email subject line must contain the following information, for example; Re: Wakil Scholarship, Postgraduate 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 Number 4) page 5 provides region classifications. Susan Wakil Scholarship (Postgraduate) - Information for Applicants and Application Form 2016 2 of 5
Susan Wakil Scholarship (Postgraduate) Advanced Learning Masters Application Form 2016 Please complete the following sections: Personal details First Name Last Name Date of Birth Address Degree Contact Phone Number Email 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 Checklist Before submitting your application, please ensure you have completed the following steps: Completed this application form Provided a 500 word personal statement Provided your Curriculum Vitae Provided relevant academic transcript/s Provided evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency Your application must be submitted by 9.am Friday 12 February 2016; late or faxed applications will not be accepted. Email to: nursing.scholarships@sydney.edu.au Email subject line must contain the following information, for example; Re: Wakil Scholarship, Postgraduate Application for Joe SMITH, Date of Birth Susan Wakil Scholarship (Postgraduate) - Information for Applicants and Application Form 2016 3 of 5
Personal statement Please provide a 500 word personal statement that will assist the scholarship assessment committee in understanding your motivation for undertaking an Advanced Learning Master s 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: Tell us about your career aspirations. How will completing an Advanced Learning Master s degree contribute to your future goals? How do you think your participation in the course would contribute to your community/organisation? If you were to receive a Susan Wakil Scholarship what impact would this have on you both personally and professionally? Note: please ensure hand written applications are legible. Susan Wakil Scholarship (Postgraduate) - Information for Applicants and Application Form 2016 4 of 5
DECLARATION Please read this declaration carefully and sign and date the application below. 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. I have included all required documentation with this application. I understand that failing to provide the necessary documentation may render my application ineligible. 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. The University seek your consent regarding the announcement as the winning recipient of the Susan Wakil scholarship, as this will be announced on the University website. 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 Susan Wakil Scholarship (Postgraduate) - Information for Applicants and Application Form 2016 5 of 5