The William Cooper and Nephews' Scholarship

About this scholarship

This Scholarship was established in 2023, from donations received from William Cooper and Nephews to reward students entering the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney. 1. Background a. This Scholarship was established in 2023, from donations received from William Cooper and Nephews to reward students entering the Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney. 2. Eligibility a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant achieving the highest aggregate score in the Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) and who has an unconditional offer of admission full-time to a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney. 3. Selection Criteria a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School of the School of Veterinary Science, or their nominated delegate(s). 4. Value a. The Scholarship is valued at $5,000 per annum and is tenable for one year only. b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester. c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Head of School/Dean of School of the Sydney School of Veterinary Science or nominated delegate(s), and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university without prior approval. d. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds. e. 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. 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 approval, 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, V. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or VI. any other provision as indicated in these terms that would lead to termination. 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.

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