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UTS Scholarship Conditions of Award
UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Undergraduate

Scholarship
This document sets out the conditions of award for the below scholarship (‘Scholarship’) as well as the
obligations of recipients (‘Recipient’) and the University of Technology Sydney (‘UTS’) in regards to this
Scholarship. The administrative processes to support awarding this Scholarship will be managed, and may be
amended, in accordance with UTS Rules, Policy and Procedures.
1. SCHOLARSHIP NAME: UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship
2. PURPOSE
This Scholarship was established to support high achieving commencing international students enrolling in an
undergraduate program at UTS in Sydney. The scholarship is to be offered to international students who
exhibit the University’s core values and can demonstrate commitment to excellence, innovation,
entrepreneurship and social justice.
3. VALUE AND BENEFIT

3.1 Number of Recipients:
• Up to two (2) new recipients will be awarded the scholarships annually. A maximum of one (1)
recipient will be awarded the Scholarship in each of the Autumn and Spring intakes.
Benefit/s to Recipient:
• UTS will pay each Recipient the UTS tuition fees for the approved Bachelor degree course for the
duration of the Scholarship (“the payment”) as defined in Clause 4.
• The Scholarship cannot be transferred, deferred or redeemed for cash.
3.3 Payment of benefit/s:

• The payment will be made directly to the recipient’s UTS fees account each teaching session for the
duration of the Scholarship as defined in clause 4;
• Payments are subject to the Recipient satisfying ongoing eligibility criteria as defined in clause 8
below.
4. DURATION
The duration of the Scholarship is the standard number of credit points required for completion of the
Recipient’s enrolled undergraduate course up to maximum of eight (8) sessions under any program. This is on
the basis of a full-time study load, as specified in the letter of offer for admission to the course. Where the
Recipient does not follow the usual standard full-time course structure, the total value of the Scholarship may
be exhausted prior to course completion.
5. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must:
• Be intending to enrol as an international student (not an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or
permanent resident of Australia); and
• meet all admission requirements for the selected course by the closing date of the scholarship
application; and
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• commence full-time studies on campus (Sydney)1; and
• have completed an Australian Year 12 or high school studies comparable to an Australian Year 12
outside of Australia within three (3) years prior to commencing at UTS and be admitted based on this
qualification to UTS; and
• have an overall average of 85% where the pass mark is 50% or equivalent in a UTS recognized high
school qualification; and
• all applicants must apply using the UTS online Scholarships Application form to be eligible; and
• Must not:
o be studying a UTS online degree or distance mode degree; or
o be a government sponsored student; or
o be a recipient of another UTS scholarship for the duration of this Scholarship.
6. RECIPIENT SELECTION CRITERIA

The Scholarship will be awarded to the highest ranked applicant on the basis of academic merit in the
academic qualification used as a basis for admission into the selected UTS Bachelor degree program coupled
with the applicant’s response to the questions asked in the UTS online scholarship application.
7. SELECTION
Applications of eligible candidates will be presented to a Scholarships Selection Committee, which will
undertake the selection of Recipients, usually in December/January of the previous year for Autumn session
and in May/June for Spring session.
The Scholarship Selection Committee will be made up of at least three relevant members of the UTS
community and will be chaired by the Deputy Head, Admissions Services and Scholarships, Future Learner
Recruitment and Admissions (or nominee).
Offers will be authorised by the Chair of the Scholarship Selection Committee. No correspondence will be
entered into regarding the selection of Recipients.
8. ONGOING RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

8.1 Academic progress:
The Recipient must achieve a minimum Pass average (WAM 50+) in each session. Where the pass average is
not achieved, payment of the Scholarship may be suspended or terminated, unless the Recipient can
demonstrate exceptional circumstances2 for the consideration of the Scholarship Selection Committee.
8.2 UTS Enrolment:

• The Recipient must continue to be enrolled as a full-time international student (minimum 48 Credit
Points per year, usually 24 Credit Points in Autumn and Spring session) in an undergraduate course at
UTS, unless they have been approved to study a reduced study load through the standard
International Student Visa Holders Application to Reduce Study Load application process through a
UTS Student Centre; and
• The Recipient must continue to be enrolled as an international student in their first enrolled
undergraduate degree at UTS.
• The Scholarship is not transferable to another UTS course.
8.3 Leave / Deferral / Course withdrawal:

• All deferral or suspension requests are subject to approval from UTS.
• If the Recipient defers the UTS offer or withdraws from the UTS course after the start of their first
session and before the census date, the Scholarship will be terminated and any tuition fees paid
will be refunded according to the Statement of protocol on fees and refunds for international
students studying in Australia.
1
On campus studies include face-to-face and/or online (remote) learning applicable to all degrees except online degrees
and distance mode degrees.
2
Exceptional circumstances include but are not limited to disability, ongoing illness, carer’s responsibilities and other
educational barriers, and are considered by the UTS: International case-by-case.

• After the first session, if the Recipient can demonstrate exceptional circumstances 3, they may apply
to the Selection Committee via UTS Scholarships for a temporary suspension of the Scholarship
during the period of approved leave. If a period of leave is approved, the Scholarship will be
suspended for duration of the approved leave period. However, the Scholarship will be terminated
if the Recipient takes leave without approval from UTS Scholarships or does not submit a request to
retain application to take an approved leave of absence for the scholarship.
8.4 Academic Integrity:

• UTS takes Academic Integrity very seriously and breaches (e.g. plagiarism, cheating, etc.) are
considered Academic Misconduct. For more information on Academic Integrity at UTS can be found
on the UTS Current Students pages of the UTS website.
• Any Academic Misconduct allegations proven by the University (and upheld if appealed) may result in
the termination of this Scholarship and the University might require the Recipient to repay the total
benefit received at time of termination.
8.5 Other obligations and conditions:

• The offer of the Scholarship is made subject to all information provided by the Recipient being true
and accurate.
• By accepting the offer of the Scholarship, each Recipient agrees to the Conditions of Award.
• Recipients must comply with all of UTS’s rules, policies and procedures including those relating to
conduct.
• The offer of the Scholarship is only valid for the intake defined in the Scholarship letter of offer and
cannot be deferred.
• The Recipient is responsible for advising the UTS Scholarships of any changes in circumstances that
would make them ineligible for continuation of the Scholarship, including but not limited to taking
Leave of Absence or deferring study, and changing their international students visa status to another
visa category, including but not limited to Permanent Residency Visa.
• If the Recipient obtains Permanent Residency status, the Scholarship will be terminated as outlined
below:
o For Recipients obtaining Permanent Residency before census date in any session, the Scholarship
will be terminated and any Scholarship payment already made for that session will be reversed.
o For Recipients obtaining their Permanent Residency after census date in any session, the
Scholarship will be terminated the following session.
• The Recipient will be responsible for any study costs incurred outside UTS tuition fees, including
payment of the Student Services and Amenities Fee and the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
• Any changes to the Recipient’s circumstances not addressed by the Conditions of Award will be
considered by UTS Future Learner Recruitment and Admissions on a case-by-case basis.
• The Recipient does not need to re-apply for the Scholarship each year.
• For the duration of the Scholarship the Recipient is not permitted to hold other UTS Scholarships.
• The recipient must consent to allowing their name, photograph or short article to be used for the
promotion of UTS.
9. TERMINATION OF RECIPIENT’S SCHOLARSHIP

The Scholarship may be terminated:
• If the Recipient ceases to meet the eligibility criteria; or
• If the Recipient breaches any conditions of the Scholarship; or
• If UTS determines that the student is guilty of misconduct and after consultation with the Director,
Student Administration, the delegate able to award the Scholarship deems that it is not appropriate
for the Recipient to continue to hold the Scholarship.
• If the scholarship is terminated due to breaching any conditions or misconduct, the Recipient may be
required to reimburse UTS for any scholarship payments already made.
3
Exceptional circumstances include but are not limited to disability, ongoing illness, carer’s responsibilities and other
educational barriers, and are considered by the UTS: International case-by-case.

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UTS Scholarship Conditions of Award

UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Undergraduate

1. SCHOLARSHIP NAME: UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Undergraduate Scholarship

3. VALUE AND BENEFIT

3.3 Payment of benefit/s:

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6. RECIPIENT SELECTION CRITERIA

8. ONGOING RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

8.2 UTS Enrolment:

8.3 Leave / Deferral / Course withdrawal:

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8.4 Academic Integrity:

8.5 Other obligations and conditions:

9. TERMINATION OF RECIPIENT’S SCHOLARSHIP

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