Genea Scholarship in Science

Scholarship Type:  Equity
Scholarship Group:  B

Value

• $7,500 per year for three years*
  _{*full-time, or part-time equivalent}

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

• Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible New Zealand Citizen**
  _{** Eligible New Zealand Citizen includes students who meet the criteria for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. Further details available here: Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens | Western Sydney University}

Enrolment:

Program/s:

Additional:

• demonstrate financial or other hardship as assessed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)
• preference for the scholarship to be awarded to two female and one male student.

Genea

Genea is one of Australia’s leading providers for fertility, IVF and other assisted conception treatment. Genea seeks to support recipients at Western Sydney University who are from under-represented groups and experiencing financial disadvantages, however, have the personal potential, goal and commitment to study biomedical science and to succeed in tertiary education.

This scholarship is funded by Genea through The Generations Foundation, an organisation that aims to facilitate equitable access to quality education.

Application and Selection Process

Applications are to be submitted through the Universities Admissions Centre. Shortlisted applicants, as determined by the UAC Equity Ranking, may be required to make a written submission in support of their application.

Further information and how to apply can be found on our Equity Scholarship page.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

• Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.
• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.