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Applications for the Sir Rupert Hamer Post Graduate Scholarship are now closed.
 
Applications for the 2009 scholarship will open early 2009.

 

In recognition of Sir Rupert Hamer’s long and distinguished contribution to community affairs and interest in the University, Swinburne University of Technology has established the Sir Rupert Hamer Postgraduate Scholarship as an annual scholarship to assist Swinburne University of Technology postgraduate students fulfil their academic goals.


Value

The value of the scholarship is $5,000, which will be held in trust by the University to offset directly the fees for the postgraduate course in which the recipient is enrolled for 2008. Any outstanding credit will be paid to the recipient upon the successful completion of the postgraduate course.

 

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to students who meet all of the following criteria:

Are currently enrolled in a Graduate Diploma or Masters by coursework postgraduate program at Swinburne University of Technology for 2007;
and

Completed the final year of their undergraduate degree at Swinburne University of Technology;
and

Are Australian citizens or have permanent residency status in Australia.



Selection

Selection will be made on the basis of the following criteria:

Sound Academic Record

Evidence of significant and sustained contribution to community affairs. Community service may encompass, amoungst other things, any of the following:
 

Local government sponsored voluntary activity;

Work for a recognised charitable organisation;

Service with such community organisations as Scouts, Girl Guides and other Youth organisations;

Service through community sponsored sporting activities; and

Community service through such schemes as the Duke of Endinburgh Award.

 

 

The successful candidate will be chosen by a selection panel comprised of::

A member of the University's Council;

The Deputy Vice Chancellor Higher Education Division or nominated representative:

The Pro Vice Chancellor Community Engaement or Nominated representative.

The Director Student Operations or nominated representative


Applications for 2008

Applications must include details of academic results and the applicant’s involvement in community service. A curriculum vitae and statements by two referees related to the applicant’s community service activities must accompany the application also.

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