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John Andrew Loveridge Scholarship in Pharmacy and Management

A scholarship in pharmacy studies
This Scholarship was established in 2018 to provide assistance to students studying pharmacy and has been donated by John A Loveridge.

Highlights

Value Eligibility Open date Close date
$20,000 p.a. (up to 5 years)
  • Domestic student
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) 
  • ATAR of 90 or equivalent
  • Preference given to applicants from rural or regional areas
TBC TBC

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

This scholarship is valued at $20,000 per annum and is tenable for up to 5 years.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) at the University of Sydney. 
  • be an Australian Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
  • obtain an ATAR of 90 in their NSW HSC or equivalent.

Background

This Scholarship was established in 2018 to provide assistance to students studying pharmacy and has been donated by John A Loveridge.

1. Background 

a. This Scholarship was established in 2018 to provide assistance to students studying pharmacy.

b. This Scholarship has been donated by John A Loveridge.

2. Eligibility 

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management (Honours) at the University of Sydney. 

b. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Austrlaian Permanent Resident.

c. Applicants must obtain an ATAR of 90 in their NSW HSC or equivalent.

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. academic merit, and

II. a personal statement.

b. Preference will be given to applicants who are from a rural or regional area of Australia as identified by the Australian Geographical classification - Remoteness Area Classification System.

c. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean, The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, or their nominated delegate(s).

4. Value

a. A recipient enrolled full-time will receive the scholarship valued at $20,000 per annum for up to 5 years

b. If a recipient is approved to hold the scholarship on a part-time basis then the value of the scholarship will be 50% of the full-time rate for the equivalent full-time duration.

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

d. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted.

e. Suspension is not acceptable without prior approval from Head of School and Dean, The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy. 

f. The Scholarship cannot be transferred to another University school, faculty or university.

g. The scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.

h. No other amount is payable. 

5. Ongoning eligibility 

a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 each semester.

b. 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 without prior approval from Head of School and Dean, the University of Sydney School of Pharmacy,

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 a recipient enrolled full-time or $4,000 per annum or more for a recipient enrolled part-time for the same purpose as this Scholarship, or

VI. 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 Universtiy reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.