Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholarship for Women in Engineering

1. Background

a. This scholarship has been established through a donation from the Motorola Solutions Foundation to support female undergraduate students in the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Sydney.

b. This Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance for living expenses and study-related costs, aiming to reduce financial barriers and encourage participation in engineering among women.

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant qualifying for entry (admission) into a full-time Bachelor of Engineering (including combined degrees) offered by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must be female.

c. Applicants must be a domestic student.

d. Applicants must be students commencing their first semester of an undergraduate Engineering degree at the University of Sydney in Semester 1, 2026.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:

I. academic merit based on the applicant’s performance in the HSC or equivalent, and/or latest WAM, and

II. responses to questions (personal statements) in the scholarship application form.

b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Associate Dean (Education) of the Faculty of Engineering, or their nominated delegate(s).

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at USD$7,000per annum and is tenable for one year. The recipient will receive the value in Australian Dollars (AUD), with the equivalent amount to be advised at the time of award.

b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.

c. The Scholarship funds may be used to cover academic tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses and associated costs related to studying at The University of Sydney.

d. Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted, and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university.

e. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.

f. No other amount is payable.

5. Ongoing Eligibility

a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must remain enrolled full- in a degree within the Faculty of Engineering.

b. Recipients must maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester.

c. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have achieved a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) to receive their next payment.

6. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:

I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,

II. commences part-time study,

III. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,

IV. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application,

V. accepts an alternative scholarship, administered by the University of Sydney, valued at $8,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this Scholarship,

VI. accepts an alternative scholarship administered by the Faculty of Engineering or any School within the Faculty of Engineering, valued at $6,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this scholarship. The exception to this is where the recipient is awarded a placement scholarship, in which case this scholarship will be suspended for the duration of the placement. It will be reinstated at the completion of the placement if there is any scholarship candidature remaining. The value of this scholarship for the period of the placement will be forfeited, or

VII. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave.

b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.

c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.

7. Other Requirements

a. It’s a condition of accepting this Scholarship funded by a donor/external organisation, that the recipient agrees that the University may disclose the following information to that third-party for stewardship purposes and in compliance with contractual arrangements:

I. Your first name,

II. the name of Your degree,

III. whether You have met and/or continue to meet the Eligibility Requirements and Enrolment Requirements for Your Scholarship.

b. Recipients must also agree to share contact details and communicate with the donor. This includes providing a thank you letter for their support. Recipients may be invited to meet with the donors.