Anthony & Sharon Lee Foundation Jazz Scholarship for Female and/or Gender Diverse

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The scholarship was established to assist outstanding female and/or gender diverse students to undertake studies in jazz at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. This Scholarship was donated by the Anthony and Sharon Lee Foundation of The Myer Family Company Ltd. .1. Background a. The scholarship is established to assist outstanding female and/or gender diverse students to undertake studies in jazz at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. b. This Scholarship was donated by the Anthony and Sharon Lee Foundation of The Myer Family Company Ltd. 2. Eligibility a. This Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled full time in a coursework degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music at the University of Sydney. b. Applicants must be studying jazz. c. Applicants must be female and/or gender diverse students. d. Applicants must be in financial need. 3. Selection Criteria a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of: I. academic transcripts, and II. demonstrated evidence of financial need. b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music or their nominated delegate. 4. Value a. The scholarship value and duration will be determined by the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will be stipulated in the Scholarship Offer Letter to the successful recipient(s). b. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted. c. Suspension of the scholarship may be approved with written approval of the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. d. Transfer of the Scholarship, within the same faculty, may be permitted with the written approval of the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. e. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds. f. No other amount is payable. FOR COURSEWORK STUDENTS: 5. Ongoing eligibility a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester. b. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have 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 written approval of the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music , 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, or V. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave. b. Once a Scholarship has been terminated, it cannot be reinstated unless due to University error.

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