David and Jennie Sutherland Scholarship

Scholarship Type: Humanitarian - Refugee
Scholarship Group: B

Value

• $10,000 per year for up to one year* _{*full-time, or part-time equivalent}

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

• hold one of the Permanent Humanitarian visas listed under the Refugee Scholarships section on the Humanitarian Visa Classes page.

Enrolment:

• New students

Program/s:

• Any undergraduate degree

David and Jennie Sutherland

David and Jennie Sutherland have worked for many decades in rural medicine in New South Wales, with David working as a general practitioner and Jennie as a registered nurse. Through their professional and philanthropic work, they are committed to addressing issues such as inclusive health and education, the environment, heritage and climate action. They recognise the critical importance of tertiary education and the impact that Western Sydney University has on the social communities it serves.

David and Jennie believe in equity and that all students deserve the chance to succeed, no matter their circumstances. As such, they are delighted to support a refugee student in their first year of a degree, and to help pave the way for future opportunities.

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 Humanitarian Scholarship page.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

• Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.

• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0