George Bennett Memorial Scholarship in Science

Scholarship Type:  High Potential
Scholarship Group:  B

Value

$7,500 per year (full-time or part-time equivalent)

Duration

Up to one year

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

Enrolment:

  • New student

Program/s:

Additional:

  • be starting at Western Sydney University for the first time
  • preference for students studying food or nutrition related programs

George Henry Bennett OAM

  • 1927 – 2022
  • HAD, HDDT (Hons Class 2)
  • HAC Centenary Medallist
  • Chris Cunliffe- Jones Spirit of Rugby Award
  • Hawkesbury Agricultural College Life member

The Board of the Hawkesbury Foundation have established this undergraduate student scholarship as a memorial to a long-serving member of the Hawkesbury alumni – George Henry Bennett OAM.

George graduated from Hawkesbury Agricultural College with a Diploma in Agriculture and Diploma of Dairy Technology – HAD, HDDT (Hons Class 2).

After graduation George worked with the Department of Agriculture as a Dairy Officer and as a Dairy Training Officer. In 1970 George returned to Hawkesbury Agricultural College as a member of the staff, in charge of student campus farms and student practical work. He continued this student involvement until his retirement 40 years later.

George spent a lifetime encouraging young people to engage in agriculture. For many years George was involved with the RAS as a Judge of Junior handler cattle competitions and in recognition, he was awarded the Royal Easter Show’s “Show Legend Award”.

George both played and refereed Rugby Union for many years and was still refereeing junior rugby games in his eighties.

A gentle and considerate man, George had a passion for mentoring young people. He also had a passion for Hawkesbury and its alumni and was recognised for this commitment by the award of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College Centenary medal.

Application and Selection Process

Applicants must provide a statement supporting their application indicating how they believe receiving the scholarship will assist them with their studies and future careers. This statement should give a sufficient explanation of the applicant's background and current circumstances to enable the University to judge their eligibility, need and merit.

Successful applicants will be selected based on their written application, academic potential, ability to meet the criteria, and, where appropriate, performance in an interview before a selection panel.

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

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

  • Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.
  • Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0