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K E Bullen Scholarships

An undergraduate scholarship

$2,000 for honours students in the field of Mathematics and statistics.

Highlights

Value Eligibility Open date Close date
$2,000
  • Domestic/international student
  • Enrolled full-time in Honours (Applied Mathematics) degree 
  • Completed specified Mathematics units of study
N/A March 2024

How to apply

No application is required. All eligible candidates will be considered automatically. The successful candidates will be advised via email.

Benefits

There are two scholarships valued at:

  • K E Bullen Scholarship No I in Applied Mathematics: $2,000
  • K E Bullen Scholarship No II in Applied Mathematics: $2,000

Who's eligible

K E Bullen Scholarship No I in Applied Mathematics

You must:

  • be currently enrolled full-time in an Honours (Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics and Statistics, or Data Science) degree within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney
  • have achieved proficiency in at least 18 credit points across the units MATH3961/4061, MATH3962/4062, MATH3963/4063, MATH3968/4068, MATH3969/4069, MATH3974/4074, MATH3979/4079, MATH3975, MATH3977/4077, MATH3978/4078 in your undergraduate degree in previous years.

K E Bullen Scholarship No II in Applied Mathematics

You must:

  • be female and currently enrolled full-time in an Honours (Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics and Statistics, Statistics, or Data Science) degree within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney
  • have achieved proficiency in at least 18 credit points across the units MATH3961/4061, MATH3962/4062, MATH3963/4063, MATH3968/4068, MATH3969/4069, MATH3974/4074, MATH3979/4079, MATH3975, MATH3977/4077, MATH3978/4078 in your undergraduate degree in previous years.

Background

These scholarships were established in 1982 by public subscription and later supplemented by further donations to recognise the work of Professor K.E. Bullen, who was Professor of Applied Mathematics from 1946 to 1971, and to encourage study in mathematics with particular emphasis on the promotion of excellence in applied mathematics.

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established in 1982 by public subscription and later supplemented by further donations to recognise the work of Professor K.E. Bullen, who was Professor of Applied Mathematics from 1946 to 1971, and to encourage study in mathematics with particular emphasis on the promotion of excellence in applied mathematics.

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being currently enrolled full-time in an Honours (Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics and Statistics, Statistics, or Data Science) degree within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must have achieved proficiency in at least 18 credit points across the units MATH3961/4061, MATH3962/4062, MATH3963/4063, MATH3968/4068, MATH3969/4069, MATH3974/4074, MATH3979/4079, MATH3975, MATH3977/4077, MATH3978/4078 in their undergraduate degree in previous years.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of proficiency in at least 18 credit points across the units MATH3961/4061, MATH3962/4062, MATH3963/4063, MATH3968/4068, MATH3969/4069, MATH3974/4074, MATH3979/4079, MATH3975, MATH3977/4077, MATH3978/4078 in their undergraduate degree in previous years.

b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School of Mathematics and Statistics, or their nominated delegates, in consultation with the Professors of Applied Mathematics.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued up to $2,000 per annum tenable for one year only. The value will be stipulated in the Offer Letter.

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

c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Head of Mathematics and Statistics and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university without prior approval.

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

e. No other amount is payable.

5. Ongoing Eligibility

a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must be remain enrolled full-time in their Honours degree and meet the requirements of their Honours program.

b. Part-time enrolment will only be permitted with the prior approval of the Head of School of Mathematics and Statistics, or their nominee, for exceptional circumstances, which limits a recipient’s capacity to study full-time. If part-time study is approved the recipient will receive the payment as pro-rata.

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,

V. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or

VI. 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.

 

1. Background

a. This Scholarship was established in 1982 by public subscription and later supplemented by further donations to recognise the work of Professor K.E. Bullen, who was Professor of Applied Mathematics from 1946 to 1971, and to encourage study in mathematics with particular emphasis on the promotion of excellence in applied mathematics.

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being female and currently enrolled full-time in an Honours (Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics and Statistics, Statistics, or Data Science) degree within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must have achieved proficiency in at least 18 credit points across the units MATH3961/4061, MATH3962/4062, MATH3963/4063, MATH3968/4068, MATH3969/4069, MATH3974/4074, MATH3979/4079, MATH3975, MATH3977/4077, MATH3978/4078 in their undergraduate degree in previous years.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the applicant being female and proficiency in at least 18 credit points across the units MATH3961/4061, MATH3962/4062, MATH3963/4063, MATH3968/4068, MATH3969/4069, MATH3974/4074, MATH3979/4079, MATH3975, MATH3977/4077, MATH3978/4078 in their undergraduate degree in previous years.

b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School of Mathematics and Statistics, or their nominated delegates, in consultation with the Professors of Applied Mathematics.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued up to $2,000 per annum tenable for one year only. The value will be stipulated in the Offer Letter.

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

c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Head of Mathematics and Statistics and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university without prior approval.

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

e. No other amount is payable.

5. Ongoing Eligibility

a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must be remain enrolled full-time in their Honours degree and meet the requirements of their Honours program.

b. Part-time enrolment will only be permitted with the prior approval of the Head of School of Mathematics and Statistics, or their nominee, for exceptional circumstances, which limits a recipient’s capacity to study full-time. If part-time study is approved the recipient will receive the payment as pro-rata.

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,

V. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or

VI. 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.