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Norman Scott Noble Honours Scholarship
An undergraduate scholarship for honours level students
$4000 scholarship to support undergraduate students of academic excellence undertaking an honours program in agriculture.
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4000 |
|
N/A | Mid-January 2021 |
How to apply
No application is required. All eligible candidates will be considered automatically. The successful candidates will be advised via email by end of February.
Benefits
The scholarship is valued at $4000 and is tenable for one year only.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have completed your third year of either
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture,
- Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness,
- Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture), or
- Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Food and Agribusiness)
- be progressing into your full-time honours year.
Background
Established in 1986 by a gift from Ms Mable Noble to memorialise her husband, Mr Norman Scott Noble, this scholarship supports undergraduate students of academic excellence undertaking an honours program in agriculture.
1. Background
a. Established in 1986 by a gift from Ms Mable Noble to memorialise her husband, Mr Norman Scott Noble, this Scholarship supports undergraduate students of academic excellence undertaking an honours program in agriculture.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the applicant having completed either:
I. year three of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or the Bachelor of Food and Agribusiness and be progressing to their honours year full-time, or
II. year three of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture), or the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Food and Agribusiness) and be progressing to honours in their fourth year full-time.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, determined by the candidate’s Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
b. The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, or their nominated delegate.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $4,000 and is tenable for one year only.
b. The Scholarship annual value 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 Dean of the Faculty of Science, or their nominated delegate, and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university.
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 maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester.
b. Recipients must remain enrolled in one of the eligible degree programs full-time unless prior approval is sought to study part-time, due to extenuating circumstances such as a medical condition that limits the recipient’s capacity to study full-time.
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 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. 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.
