Freemason's Scholarship
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400 (for 3 years) |
|
1 March 2023 | 28 March 2023 |
How to apply
Apply here when applications open.
Benefits
This scholarship is valued at $400 per year for three years.
Who's eligible
You must be:
- commencing or continuing in a degree at the University of Sydney
- the child or grandchild of freemasons of five years' standing at the United Grand Lodge of NSW.
Note: The scholarship is awarded on the basis of ATAR or your previous annual average mark, depending on which year of university you are in. Preference is given to students in their first year of study.
1. Background
a. The Freemason’s Scholarship is awarded to support high-achieving children and grandchildren of freemasons.
2. Eligibility Criteria
a. Applicants must be commencing or continuing in a degree at the University of Sydney.
b. Applicants must have parents or grandparents who are freemasons of at least five years’ standing at the United Grand Lodge of NSW.
c. Preference will be given to applicants in their first year of study.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit.
4. Value
a. This Scholarship has a value of $400 per annum and is tenable for three years.
b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid after the census date of the first semester of each year.
c. The Scholarship will be awarded subject to the availability of funds.
d. 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.
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
III. 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,
IV. 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 University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.
