(682/2010)

THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Conditions of Award

1. Introduction
1.1 There shall be a number of scholarships available each year for international full fee paying
students known as the ANU International Undergraduate Scholarships.

1.2 The Scholarships are highly competitive awards and shall be offered to successful applicants who
have achieved at an excellent level in their final years of schooling before applying for tertiary
studies for the first time.

2. Value
2.1 The Scholarship shall cover 100% of the international student tuition fee cost each year, for the
minimum standard full-time duration of the scholars’ chosen undergraduate program, including an
Honours Year.

2.2 The Scholarship is available to scholars undertaking a combined program, inclusive of an Honours
Year in one of the programs.

2.3 The Scholarship will also cover 100% of the Overseas Student Health Cover cost each year, for
the minimum standard full-time duration of the scholars’ chosen undergraduate program.

2.4 Scholars are responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation, living expense,
fares to and from Australia, and all other costs associated with study.

3. Eligibility
3.1 The Scholarship shall be available for an applicant who:

(a) is defined as an overseas student under the terms of the Education Services for Overseas
Students Act 2000;

(b) has not commenced any further education after completing their secondary studies, unless
required by the University for the purposes of admission;

(c) is applying for admission into tertiary study for the first time, unless required by the University
for the purposes of admission;

(d) has achieved at an excellent level in their final years of schooling, demonstrated by excellent
results in their secondary studies qualification; and

(e) is successful or will be successful in receiving an offer of admission into an undergraduate

program at the University.
3.2 Dependents of the staff of diplomatic or consular missions are also eligible.

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4. Application
4.1 Applicants must submit an application on the prescribed online form by the closing date set each
year by the Fees and Scholarships Office.

4.2 Applicants who have completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent recognised) qualification in
Australia, and have submitted an application for admission to the University via the Universities
Admissions Centre ACT and NSW (UAC), shall be automatically considered for these
scholarships.

5. Selection
5.1 The Scholarship shall be awarded by the Chair of the University Awards Committee on the
recommendation of the University Registrar, Division of Registrar and Student Services.

5.2 The Scholarship shall be awarded based primarily on academic merit, with consideration given to
the applicant’s country of citizenship, choice of program and any other factors which the Registrar
considers to be appropriate.

5.3 If, in the opinion of the Chair of the University Awards Committee, acting on the advice of the
University Registrar, there is no applicant who sufficiently meets the eligibility criteria, the
Scholarship shall not be awarded.

6. Concurrent holding of scholarships

6.1 A scholar must submit a written request to ask permission from the Chair of the University Awards
Committee to hold another scholarship/award concurrently with the ANU International
Undergraduate Scholarship.

7. Deferment
7.1 A successful applicant must submit a written request to ask permission from the University
Registrar to defer the commencement of the scholarship for up to one semester.

8. Commencement
8.1 The scholarship commencement date shall be outlined in the formal scholarship letter of offer.

9. Level of Performance
9.1 Scholars are responsible for their academic achievement which is expected to be at the
appropriate level which means a Distinction average in each semester (with the average being
across all courses taken in that particular semester).

9.2 Scholars that do not achieve this requirement will be subject to the policies and procedures
outlined in the Academic Progress for holders of Undergraduate Scholarships Policy document,
available on the University’s Policies Website.

10.
10.1 The Scholarship will be awarded for the minimum full-time duration of any undergraduate program
or combined program (including an Honours Year) registered by the University on the
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), or as
subsequently approved by the Chair of the University Awards Committee.

11. Enrolment
11.1 Scholars must enrol and remain enrolled on a full-time load during the tenure of the scholarship.

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11.2 Scholars who wish to transfer to another program must submit a written request for consideration
by the Chair of the University Awards Committee. If the request is approved, the Scholarship may
not be extended beyond the original program’s minimum duration.

11.3 Scholars may submit a written request to the Chair of the University Awards Committee to request
permission to suspend the Scholarship for up to a maximum total period of one year. Scholars
must seek approval to take academic program leave from the relevant Dean of the ANU College.

12. Termination
12.1 The scholarship shall terminate at the conclusion of the minimum duration of the program for which
it was awarded or on the date on which the scholar ceases to attend the University other than for
approved absences, whichever is the earlier.

12.2 The University may terminate the scholarship before this time if the scholar does not fulfil his or her
obligations or if, in the opinion of the Chair of the University Awards Committee, acting on the
advice of the University Registrar, satisfactory academic progress is not being made by the
scholar.

13. Taxation
13.1 Scholars are responsible for seeking taxation advice regarding their own individual circumstances.

14. Publicity
14.1 It is anticipated that ANU International Undergraduate Scholarship holders may be requested to
participate in publicity of the scholarship from time to time. Scholars may be contacted for an
interview and photograph. The University may also publicise the scholarships by publishing the
names of the scholars. Arrangements for such publicity will be made through the Communications
and External Liaison Office of the University.

15. Disclaimer
15.1 The award of a scholarship does not carry any commitment by the University for future
employment.

RP 25 June 2010

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