Pamela Joy Equity Scholarship

This Scholarship was established in 2023 to assist to students from disadvantaged backgrounds studying at the University of Sydney. This Scholarship is funded by a donation from Dr Pamela Joy.

1. Eligibility

a. Applicants must be a domestic applicant for an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney as defined in the Coursework Policy 2021.

b. Applicants must have applied for an undergraduate degree admission through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

c. Applicants must be from a disadvantaged background.

d. Applicants must not hold a current enrolment in an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney.

e. Applicants must not be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney in the preceding year of their current admission application via UAC.

2. Selection Criteria

a. The scholarship will be ranked based on the UAC assessed Educational Access Scheme (EAS) outcomes and is offered to students who meet the eligibility criteria and receive an unconditional admission offer to the University of Sydney through UAC. A separate scholarship application is not required.

b. Preference will be given to female students commencing studies in either Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

3. Value

a. The Scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum and is tenable for the published full-time duration of the recipient’s undergraduate (single or combined) degree up to a maximum total duration of 4 years full-time study or part-time equivalent.

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

c. The scholarship does not cover appended Honours degrees.

d. The scholarship does not cover any postgraduate studies, such as a Master of Nursing or Doctor of Medicine, even if taken as part of a vertically integrated combined degree.

4. Ongoing eligibility

a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must:

I. continue to meet the progression requirements for their course in each relevant teaching period, and

II. remain enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney after relevant census dates in each relevant teaching period; and

b. If the recipient is undertaking an exchange program during the tenure of the Scholarship, they must achieve a ‘Satisfied Requirements’ (SR) grade.

5. Part-time study

a. The scholarship can be held whilst studying part time, subject to meeting ongoing requirements of the recipient’s course.

b. Recipients will receive 50% of the full-time payment of the scholarship if they enrol part-time (less than 18 credit points) in a semester.

6. Deferral and suspension

a. Deferral of the scholarship is permitted for up to two semesters provided the recipient obtains approval from the University to defer their degree.

b. Suspension of the scholarship is permitted for up to two semesters provided the recipient is permitted to, or obtains approval to, suspend their degree.

c. Requests for deferral or suspension of the scholarship for more than two semesters will be considered, and if appropriate approved, on a case-by-case basis by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) or their nominee.

d. The recipient must contact the Scholarships Office at least two months before the end of their deferral or suspension period to request reinstatement of the scholarship. Failing to do so may result in the scholarship being terminated. 

7. Transfer of degree

a. The scholarship is transferable to another undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney, provided the recipient obtains approval from the University to transfer.

8. Privacy

a. Personal information about recipients collected by the University will be managed in accordance with the University’s privacy obligations. See our Privacy webpage for more information. 

b. Scholarship recipients who do not meet or are identified as being at risk of not meeting academic progression requirements may be contacted by the University to offer academic and other student support services.

9. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:

I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,

II. does not meet the eligibility or ongoing eligibility criteria for the scholarship,

III. unless approval is granted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor or their nominee, is a holder of an alternative scholarship administered by the University valued at $8,500 or more per year, excluding accommodation, tuition fee offset or exchange scholarships,

IV. fails to enrol at the end of permitted or approved deferral or suspension,

V. exceeds the maximum total duration of study supported by the scholarship, or

VI. is found guilty of misconduct.

b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.