A scholarship for students undertaking a Physiotherapy degree
$6000 per year scholarship supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying Physiotherapy.
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6,000 pa (for degree duration) |
|
30 March 2026Ìý | 24 April 2026 |
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This scholarship is valued at $6000 per year, for the full-time duration of your degree.
You must:
Established in 2016, this scholarship has been generously donated by Elaine M Grierson to support an Indigenous Australian student studying physiotherapy at the University of Sydney.
1. Background
a. Established in 2016, this Scholarship has been generously donated by Elaine M. Grierson toÌýsupport an Indigenous Australian student studying physiotherapy at the University ofÌýSydney.
2. Eligibility
a. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as defined in theÌýUniversity of Sydney's Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity PolicyÌý2015.
b. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at the Sydney School of Health Sciences in at least oneÌýof the following degrees:
I. Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
II. Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (Honours)
III. Master of Physiotherapy
IV. Doctor of Physiotherapy
c. Applicants must have completed at least 48 credit points of study in their degree and areÌýentering their second, third or fourth year of study.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit, and
II. a personal statement including applicant's reason(s) for choice of degree,Ìýdescription of their future career goals and how this Scholarship will help them toÌýachieve their goals.
b. Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate they are receiving a means-testedÌýincome support payment from Centre link (or another Commonwealth provider).
c. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean of Sydney School of HealthÌýSciences or their nominated delegate(s).
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $6,000.00 per annum and is tenable for up to one year only.
b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date ofÌýeach semester.
a. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted.
c. The Scholarship will be offered 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 SemesterÌýAverage Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester.Ìý
b. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required toÌýhave 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,
Ill. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
IV. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but notÌýlimited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their ScholarshipÌýapplication, or
V. 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 UniversityÌýerror.
c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminatedÌýunder any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the UniversityÌýreserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient beÌýreimbursed.
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