Rotary Districts 9560 DG 23-24 Prath Inthu Partner Grants

The Rotary Districts 9560 DG 23-24 Prath Inthu Partner Grants is open for you to apply if you:

• Are an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
• Are in your final year of degree (equal to or less than 24 credit points remaining to complete).
• Are enrolled full time (min 9 credit points per study period).
• Have a minimum GPA of 4.0.
• Have a home address in the post codes of Queensland 4630 - 4895 or Northern Territory 0800 - 0860.
• Are experiencing financial hardship and need financial assistance to attend university.

If you are a successful applicant of this grant, you will receive $4,000 paid in one lump sum after census date of study period two. Please allow up to 4 weeks after census date for payment.

Applications must be submitted on the official application form no later than the date set by the Selection Committee for the year in which the award is to be made.

Applicants must submit with the official form, where appropriate:

• A copy of your JCU academic record,
• A copy of your resume,
• Evidence of home address,
• A written statement of no more than 500 words outlining summary about you:
  • Who you are, where you're from and your motivation to complete your tertiary studies at JCU.
  • The impact receiving this scholarship would have on you and your studies.
  • Which scholarships and grants you are currently receiving, if any.
  • Outline your experience with financial hardship and need for financial assistance to attend university.
• Financial hardship documentation

1. documented evidence of financial hardship based on your answers in the application questions.

Applications submitted without the relevant documentation will not be considered.

The applicant authorises the Selection Committee to make such enquires as to the applicant's good character and suitability to receive the scholarship, which includes authorization for the Selection Committee to examine the applicant's academic record, and seek opinions from relevant members of the academic staff of this University or any other academic institution.

Your application is checked for completeness and eligibility, and you will receive an email confirmation it has been received. After the closing date it will be individually assessed and put forward to a selection committee who will rank your application against others who have applied.

Introduction

This grant was established by the Rotary of District 9560 who wish to support JCU students who are experiencing financial hardship and in their final year of study.

This scholarship is subject to the provisions of James Cook University’s Coursework Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants Policy.

Value and Payment of the Grant

If you are a successful applicant of this grant, you will receive $4,000 paid in one lump sum after census date of study period two. Please allow up to 4 weeks after census date for payment.

Eligibility Criteria

The Rotary Districts 9560 DG 23-24 Prath Inthu Partner Grants is open for you to apply if you:

• Are an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
• Are in your final year of degree (equal to or less than 24 credit points remaining to complete).
• Are enrolled full time (min 9 credit points per study period).
• Have a minimum GPA of 4.0.
• Have a home address in the post codes of Queensland 4630 - 4895 or Northern Territory 0800 - 0860.
• Are experiencing financial hardship and need financial assistance to attend university.

Selection Criteria

The Selection Committee shall, in the exercise of its absolute discretion, afford consideration to the following criteria:

• Financial hardship (75%)
• Academic Merit (25%)

Application Procedures

Applications must be submitted on the official application form no later than the date set by the Selection Committee for the year in which the award is to be made.

Applicants must submit with the official form, where appropriate:

• A copy of your JCU academic record,
• A copy of your resume,
• Evidence of home address,
• A written statement of no more than 500 words outlining summary about you:
  • Who you are, where you're from and your motivation to complete your tertiary studies at JCU.
  • The impact receiving this scholarship would have on you and your studies.
  • Which scholarships and grants you are currently receiving, if any.
  • Outline your experience with financial hardship and need for financial assistance to attend university.

• Financial hardship documentation

1. documented evidence of financial hardship based on your answers in the application questions.

Applications submitted without the relevant documentation will not be considered.

The applicant authorises the Selection Committee to make such enquires as to the applicant's good character and suitability to receive the scholarship, which includes authorization for the Selection Committee to examine the applicant's academic record, and seek opinions from relevant members of the academic staff of this University or any other academic institution.

Selection Process

The award of the scholarship shall be made in the absolute discretion of the Selection Committee, which shall comprise of:

• The Scholarships Office.

The Selection Committee will determine all matters relating to the selection of the Scholarship awardee.

Ongoing eligibility

To continue to receive payments, the ongoing eligibility must be met:

• The recipient must maintain a GPA of 4.0.
• The recipient must remain enrolled full-time (minimum 9 credit points per semester).
• At the end of the academic year, a written report must be submitted to the scholarships office, the template will be sent to you.

Conditions of the Scholarship

• If the recipient defers their study the grant will be suspended for up to two semesters/trimesters.
• If the holder of the award takes an official leave of absence the grant will be held for up to two semesters/trimesters, and then terminated unless a statement of reasons is submitted and reviewed.
• If the holder of the award does not meet the continuing eligibility requirements, the recipient is required to submit a statement of reasons to be reviewed by Selection Committee for consideration of scholarship extension. Committee may decide not extend scholarship. Funder needs to advise how much longer they will fund the student if this occurs.

A student may lodge a request for review of decision in accordance with the provisions of the Student Complaints Policy and Procedures.

Administration of the Scholarship

The scholarship shall be administered by Scholarships Office of the University, on behalf of the Selection Committee.

The funds of the scholarship shall be held in an account in the name of the University and shall be administered by the scholarship office.

Where an award provides some benefit to the recipient from a body external to the University, or an obligation upon a body external to the University, the University, its servants and agents, shall not be liable for that benefit or obligation.

Please refer to Glossary of Terms