The Duncan Family Scholarship in Early Childhood Education

Ian was fortunate to have scholarships at both Agricultural College and then at University studying Veterinary Science; he has not forgotten the generous assistance these provided.

Anthea and Ian have three daughters; one a hospital Pharmacist, another who originally trained as an early childhood/primary Teacher and now teaches deaf children and the third, a Veterinary Surgeon. Hence the two Duncan Family Scholarships in Pharmacy and Early Childhood Teaching at UNE, the much respected University in what has been our home town for many years.

Duration:
1 year (with the opportunity to reaply)

Study Mode:
On campus/Online

Study Load:
Full-time

Course Type:
Undergraduate (Bachelor degree only) - Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)

New/Continuing Students:
Continuing

Residential Requirement:
N/A

Selection Criteria (in order of importance)
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of (in order):

Academic merit

then

Financial need and circumstances

and

The statement of case

• Why are you studying your chosen course and what are your career aspirations?
• What extra-curricular activities are you involved in?
• What impact will NOT receiving the scholarship have on your studies?
• What special conditions or obstacles have you overcome in your path to study? eg. financial, geographic, cultural or other disadvantage

Notes

• Preference may be given to applicants not in receipt of another scholarship.
• The scholarship shall be administered by the UNE Scholarships Prizes and Awards team and awarded on the recommendation of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation).
• The Selection Committee’s decision is final.

Supporting Documentation / Required Information

• Financial Need:
  The applicant should attach evidence to support financial need, which may be:
  • A copy of a Centrelink statement or their Income Tax Return (if independent) and/or
  • Their parent’s/parents’ Income Tax Return/s (if dependent)If both 1.1) or 1.2) above are not available, a letter from an authorised person may be accepted as proof of financial circumstances. Please note that the letter must contain specific information about the applicant’s financial and/or family circumstances in order to be accepted.
• Statement of Case outlining
  • Why are you studying your chosen course and what are your career aspirations?
  • What extra-curricular activities are you involved in?
  • What impact will NOT receiving the scholarship have on your studies?
  • What special conditions or obstacles have you overcome in your path to study? eg. financial, geographic, cultural or other disadvantage

How to Apply
Applications for the Duncan Family Scholarship in Early Childhood Education should be made through the Application for University of New England Scholarship/s Form.

Only complete applications will be processed, so please ensure that you have submitted all required documentation with your application. The Scholarships, Prizes and Awards team will notify you via email when your application has been processed.

Conditions
General Conditions

• Undergraduate scholarship holders may not hold more than one UNE scholarship (excluding the UNE Residential Financial Assistance Scholarship) if the combined value is greater than six thousand dollars ($6,000) per annum.
• The scholarship is intended for the nominated course and may not be deferred or transferred.
• If you wish to make any significant changes to your enrolment (eg. Change of degree, study mode or load) you must notify the UNE Scholarships, Prizes and Awards team prior to doing so.  If you no longer satisfy the criteria and conditions of the scholarship you may not retain it.
• Failure to meet the conditions of your scholarship may result in you being required to repay any instalment already received.
• The scholarship is payable into the recipient’s bank account in two instalments within 30 days of the Trimester One and Two census dates;

Notes

• Full time is defined at UNE as an enrolment of 8 units in the academic year.
• Payments will be made in Trimester 1 and 2 each year provided there is a minimum enrolment of 3 units in each period. If less than 3 units are undertaken in Trimester 1 and/or 2, payments will be deferred to the following Trimester.
• For 1 year duration scholarships or for continuing scholarship recipients in the final year of their scholarship, the second payment will only be made when the 8 units for that academic year requirement has been satisfied.
• If this presents a problem the recipient must liaise with the Scholarships, Prizes and Awards Team to discuss their specific situation.
• Continuation of the scholarship, if applicable, is subject to:
  • Maintenance of a GPA of 5.0 in each trimester. For continuing students, results for Trimester Two and Three will be combined for the purpose of calculating eligibility for continuation of the scholarship in Trimester One in the second and subsequent years.
  • The scholar continuing to maintain eligibility in relation to their enrolment status (eg. Full or part time, on or off campus) as stipulated by the Scholarship terms. Students unsure about this should contact the UNE Scholarship, Prizes and Awards team to discuss their situation.
  • Full time students are expected to complete their course in the minimum period of candidature.
  • Submission of brief Trimester reports in May and September each year reporting on progress with their studies and involvement in sporting, cultural and community activities as well as participation in University life, where applicable.
• Any request to vary the conditions of the scholarship must be made in writing and will be determined at the discretion of the Scholarships, Prizes and Awards Team (or other relevant committee).
• The Scholar may be required to attend the annual scholarships donor event if they are invited to do so, and may be asked to participate in activities to promote this scholarship and other scholarships in general, including public speaking, donor liaison, media interviews and photographs.
• Some scholarships may affect other government payments.  It is the recipient’s responsibility to seek advice from the relevant government agency.
• From time to time minor changes may be required to the administrative conditions of this scholarship. If this occurs recipients will be given advanced notice in writing. Donors will also be consulted where appropriate.
• Failure to meet the requirements of these terms and conditions may lead to the termination of the scholarship.

Scholarship Specific Conditions

• Recipients seeking the extension of their scholarship may reapply through the normal application process. Preference may be shown to the incumbent recipient.

Acceptance
In accepting the Duncan Family Scholarship in Early Childhood Education, the recipient acknowledges that they have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions outlined above.