The Matthew Hotchkis Sports Podiatry Scholarship

Scholarship Type: High Potential
Scholarship Group: B

Value

• $7,500 per year for up to one year* _{*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:

• Continuing students

Program/s:

• Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine or Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)

Additional:

• Preference for students from the ACT

Matthew Hotchkis

As a previous Western Sydney University Podiatry graduate, Matthew quickly developed a passion for Sports Podiatry in his career, particularly in elite sport. Matthew became an ApodA Accredited Sports Podiatrist and now mentors and trains aspiring Sports Podiatrists in Canberra.

Matthew decided to offer this scholarship for three reasons:

1. To ease the financial burden for students throughout their study.

2. To inspire and unlock the next generation of Sports Podiatrists in Australia.

3. To support the university that gave him the opportunity to become a Sports Podiatrist and positively influence people's lives.

Sports Podiatry is more than a field, it's an art.

Application and Selection Process

Applications are to be submitted through the Western Sydney University scholarship form.

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.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

• Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.
• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.0.