A scholarship to support students experiencing disadvantage whoÌýare in their final year of the Bachelor of Oral Health or Doctor of Dental Medicine at theÌý±¬ÁÏÍõ
A $10,000.00 per annum scholarship, tenable for one year
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ìý$10,000 |
| 24 September 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
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The scholarship is valued at $10,000, tenable for one year
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This Scholarship has been donated by Emilie Marguerite Schweitzer in memory of her lateÌýhusband Frederick Schweitzer, Bachelor of Dentistry (±¬ÁÏÍõ).
This scholarship was established in 2026 to support students experiencing disadvantage whoÌýare in their final year of the Bachelor of Oral Health or Doctor of Dental Medicine at theÌý±¬ÁÏÍõ. Its purpose is to encourage students to remain enrolled in their courseÌýand successfully complete their studies.
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1. Background
a. This scholarship was established in 2026 to support students experiencing disadvantage whoÌýare in their final year of the Bachelor of Oral Health or Doctor of Dental Medicine at theÌý±¬ÁÏÍõ. Its purpose is to encourage students to remain enrolled in their courseÌýand successfully complete their studies.
b. This Scholarship has been donated by Emilie Marguerite Schweitzer in memory of her lateÌýÌýhusband Frederick Schweitzer, Bachelor of Dentistry (±¬ÁÏÍõ).
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being currently enrolled fulltime in theirÌýfinal year of the Bachelor of Oral Health or Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University ofÌýSydney.
b. Applicants must be experiencing financial hardship:
I. Domestic students who demonstrate financial hardship, and receive a Centrelink (or otherÌýCommonwealth) means-tested income support payment such as:
i. ABSTUDY
ii. Austudy
iii. Youth Allowance
iv. Disability Support Pension
v. Parenting Payment (Single)
vi. Carer Payment.
II. International students who demonstrate financial hardship, and hold one of the followingÌýAustralian refugee and humanitarian visas:
i. Global Special Humanitarian (subclass 202)
ii. Humanitarian Stay visa (subclass 449)
iii. Protection visa (subclass 866)
iv. Refugee visas (subclass 200, 201, 203 and 204)
v. Resolution of Status visa (subclass 851)
vi. Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790)
vii. Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (subclass 786)
viii. Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785).
c. Applicants must have a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 at the time of the application.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit, and
II. a personal statement outlining your commitment to your field of study, explainingÌýwhy you believe you should be awarded the scholarship, and describing your futureÌýcareer aspirations.
b. Shortlisted applicants may need to attend an interview (face to face or online) with theÌýselection committee.
c. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean, Sydney Dental School, orÌýtheir nominated delegate(s).
4. Value
a. The Scholarship value is at $10,000.00 per annum and is tenable for up to one year only.
b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid a lump sum payment upon receipt of completedÌýand signed acceptance form.
c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted, and it is not transferable to another UniversityÌýschool, faculty or university.
d. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
e. No other amount is payable.
5. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
III. 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,
IV. accepts an alternative scholarship, administered by the ±¬ÁÏÍõ, valued atÌý$8,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this Scholarship,
V. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave,
VI. does not present at the conference for which the funds were awarded, or
VII. does not declare funding applied or received for the same conference from anÌýalternative source.
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.