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Graham Frederick Ramsey Jew Scholarship

A postgraduate coursework scholarship
This scholarship supports Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students who demonstrate financial need to study at the Faculty of Science.

Highlights

Value Eligibility Open date Close date
$6500 (for up to four years)
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student
1 December 2021 27 February 2022

How to apply

Apply here.

Benefits

This scholarship is valued at $6500 per year for the normal full-time, remaining duration of your degree.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • be commencing or currently enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • demonstrate financial need. 

Background

This scholarship has been donated by Eleanor Jew, in memory of her father, Graham Jew. It was established in 2017 to assist students with the costs of accommodation and other living costs, while studying veterinary science at the University of Sydney.

1. Background

a. This Scholarship has been donated by Eleanor Jew, in memory of her father, Graham Jew. It was established in 2017 to assist students with the costs of accommodation and other living costs, while studying veterinary science at the University of Sydney.

2. Eligibility

a. This Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being an Australian citizen and either commencing or being currently enrolled in full-time in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine within the Sydney School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial hardship.

3. Selection Criteria

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

I. academic merit,
II. supporting documentation which provides evidence of financial need, and
III. a personal statement outlining how the Scholarship will assist them with their educational and career goals.

b. The Scholarship will be awarded by a selection committee consisting of the Head of School/Dean (Acting) of School of Veterinary Science and academics from the School of Veterinary Science, or their nominated delegates.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at $6,500 per annum and is tenable for up to four years.

b. If a recipient has completed part of their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine studies, the Scholarship tenure will vary and will only be available for the remaining full-time duration of their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

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 without the prior permission of the Head of School/Dean (Acting) of School of Veterinary Science, and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university without prior approval.

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 maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) 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,
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 $6,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this Scholarship,
VI. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or
VII. any other provision as indicated in these terms that would lead to termination.

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.