George WH Lan Nursing Scholarship

Scholarship Type:  Equity
Scholarship Group:  B

Value

• $5,000 per year for duration of degree*
  _{*full-time, or part-time equivalent}

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

• Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder, 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:

• new or continuing student

Program/s:

• any undergraduate degree in the School of Nursing and Midwifery

Additional:

• demonstrate financial or other hardship as assessed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)

George WH Lan & Yi-Chen Lan

This Scholarship has been founded by the son of George WH Lan and graduate of the University, Professor Yi-Chen Lan. The Scholarship is in memory of Mr Lan and recognises his commitment to education.

George WH Lan was the owner and CEO of a multinational electronic manufacturing corporation, with its headquarters based in Taiwan. During the 1990's, Mr Lan's business operations spanned three continents and employed over 3,000 staff worldwide. The education of his children was Mr Lan's first priority, so much so that he sponsored his son, Yi-Chen, to complete university in Australia.

Yi-Chen started his undergraduate program in the Faculty of Commerce in 1994 as an international student and went on to complete his Bachelor Honours in 1998 and a PhD in 2004.

As a popular study destination for many local students from low socio-economic backgrounds, the vision of the University inspired Yi-Chen to provide a scholarship to enrich the student learning journey; to provide support to talented students; and to encourage them in their studies, dreams and aspirations.

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.