(1) The University of Western Sydney's (UWS) scholarships and prizes are designed to: (2) The policy applies to scholarships provided for undergraduate studies at UWS. All scholarships offered in the name of the University of Western Sydney its entities or industry partners must be approved by Academic Senate. (3) Changes to the academic aims, structure, criteria and conditions of existing approved scholarships, including the specific scholarships in the annexure of this policy, also require Academic Senate approval. (4) Additionally, where a scholarship is funded by the University, the Vice-Chancellor must approve it. (5) For the purpose of this policy: (6) Scholarships at the University of Western Sydney fall into three categories. These are: (7) To see the current list of scholarships available within each group, please see Section 5 - Guidelines. (8) A student may hold a maximum of two scholarships simultaneously, and each scholarship must be from a different group. The only exception is that a student may hold an International Exchange Scholarship simultaneously with any other scholarship. (9) This policy shall apply to scholarships offered in the University's name and such other undergraduate scholarships as the Vice-Chancellor may from time to time determine. (10) Where the provisions of a scholarship category require that applicants attend an interview, the Chair Academic Senate will determine the panel membership. (11) The Chair Academic Senate has determined that the Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarships, the Academic Excellence Scholarships, the Merit Equity Scholarships, the International Exchange Scholarships, and the Reconciliation Scholarships have a selection panel that consists of: (12) For the Reconciliation Scholarship selection panel, the panel will also include the nominee of the Dean of Indigenous Education. (13) The Chair Academic Senate can also invite individuals external to UWS to form part of a panel. (14) The selection arrangements for other scholarships will normally be approved by the Academic Senate at the time the Scholarship proposal is approved by the Senate. The selection panels receive all documentation and will assess students' applications and associated documentation against the specific scholarship criteria. Interviews may be required where specified for specific scholarships. (15) An offer will be made to successful recipients with recipients receiving payment only after confirmation of their enrolment at the HECS census date. (16) The decision of the Selection Panel is final. (17) All applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent resident status in Australia. (18) All applicants must meet the minimum criteria for admission to UWS. (19) Recipients must maintain satisfactory progress in terms of the criteria for each category of scholarship. Failure to maintain satisfactory progress will result in the withdrawal of scholarship benefits, subject to the guidelines outlined in the policy for special consideration. Annual renewal of scholarship benefits will depend on the scholar maintaining progress at a grade determined by the conditions for the specific scholarship. (20) Recipients are subject to the policies, rules and regulations of UWS, as specified in the Calendar, Recipients found to have breached the policies, rules and regulations, or have engaged in proven academic or non-academic misconduct, or have been found to have breached any relevant Commonwealth or State laws, may have all scholarship benefits withdrawn, and be ineligible for consideration for future scholarships and prizes. (21) The scholarship is tenable in the University of Western Sydney to support enrolment in an undergraduate Bachelor degree program. (22) An Honours year can be included providing the length of the scholarship allows. (23) The scholarship will cease if the recipient graduates from the course at an alternate exit point. (24) The scholarship shall be subject to annual renewal and may be held for not more than the normal duration of the course when completed by full time or part time study. (25) Any approved leave of absence will not be counted when calculating a student's progression in a course. (26) Scholarship holders are subject to the Rules governing the degree for which they are enrolled. (27) Once granted, the scholarship and any associated benefits are not transferable to another institution. (28) The scholarship shall provide an allowance in cash, and such other benefits as the Academic Senate may approve, and shall be paid according the arrangements determined by the Academic Senate. Scholarship funds will only be paid to the recipient. (29) Full-time students will be paid the total value of a Scholarship and part-time students will be paid 50% of the annual total value providing part-time study is no less than 20 credit points in each Autumn and Spring teaching session, unless otherwise stated. (30) Where the scholarship holder is in receipt of Centrelink benefits the scholarship holder is advised to inform Centrelink of any income received. (31) UWS will terminate a scholarship: (32) Recipients may have their scholarship benefits withdrawn and may forfeit their eligibility for future scholarships and prizes if they are found to have: (33) The termination of scholarship provisions in this clause do not apply to Commonwealth Learning Scholarships or Medical Rural Bonded Scholarships. Termination of Commonwealth Learning Scholarships or Medical Rural Bonded Scholarships will be governed by the prevailing Commonwealth Guidelines. For guidelines regarding the termination of all Commonwealth funded scholarships, see Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines. (34) Recipients who have had scholarship benefits withdrawn may appeal to Academic Senate, which shall convene a panel to hear the appeal. The appeal panel shall include: (35) Nil. (36) For the purposes of assessing scholarship allocation in accordance with clause (8), scholarships currently available within each group are as follows:Scholarships and Prizes for Undergraduates Policy
Section 1 - Purpose and Context
Section 2 - Definitions
Top of PageSection 3 - Policy Statement
Part A - Categories of Scholarships Offered
Part B - General Interpretation
Part C - Panels
Part D - Tenure and General Criteria
Part E - Benefits
Part F - Termination of Scholarships
Part G - Appeals
Top of PageSection 4 - Procedures
Section 5 - Guidelines
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