Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship (Supplementary)
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approx. $940 p.a. for one year |
|
NA | NA |
How to apply
No application is required. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of being awarded the Rowe Scientific Scholarship in 2026.
Benefits
The Scholarship is valued at approx. $940 per annum and is tenable for one year only. The exact value of the scholarship will be stipulated in the Offer Letter.
Who's eligible
You must be currently enrolled in third year of a Science undergraduate course at the University of Sydney and undertaking a chemistry major, for the year the scholarship is awarded.
Background
Established in 2026, this Scholarship supports high-achieving third year undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry. The Scholarship has been generously donated by Rowe Scientific Foundation with the view to assist students achieve their educational aspirations in Chemistry at the University of Sydney.
1. Background
a. Established in 2026, this Scholarship supports high-achieving third year undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry. The Scholarship has been generously donated by Rowe Scientific Foundation with the view to assist students achieve their educational aspirations in Chemistry at the University of Sydney.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being currently enrolled in third year of a Science undergraduate course at the University of Sydney and undertaking a chemistry major, for the year the scholarship is awarded.
b. Applicants must be an active current recipient of the Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship awarded on the following selection criteria via a competitive application process:
I. academic merit, to be determined based on average mark across 4 completed units from: CHEM1011, CHEM1111, CHEM1911, CHEM1991, CHEM1012, CHEM1112, CHEM1912, CHEM1992, CHEM2521, CHEM2921, CHEM2991, CHEM2522, CHEM2922, CHEM2532, CHEM2523, CHEM2923, CHEM2533, CHEM2524, CHEM2924, and CHEM2534. Where a student has completed more than 4 of these units, the average of their 4 bests will be counted.
II. if there is a tie in academic merit, the impacted students may be contacted to provide a personal statement outlining how the scholarship will assist them in completing their studies, their interests in studying chemistry, and how they hope to use the degree.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of being awarded the Rowe Scientific Scholarship in 2026.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of the Head of School in the School of Chemistry, or their nominated delegate.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at approx. $940 per annum and is tenable for one year only. The exact value of the scholarship will be stipulated in the Offer Letter.
b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid as a one-off payment in Semester 2 2026.
c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Head of School in the School of Chemistry 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. 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.