a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of
I. a personal statement (maximum 500 words) that demonstrates:
I. a commitment to the principles of social justice, peace and human rights,
II. how the scholarship will support the applicant to undertake their degree, and
III. disadvantage(s) and/or hardship(s) (if applicable).
II. a letter of recommendation (max 250 words) from a colleague, advisor, or supervisor (in paid work or volunteer capacity) who can comment on the applicant's commitment to the principles and/or practice of social justice
b. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial disadvantage and/or hardship based on one or more of the below:
I. identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as defined in the University of Sydney's Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015,
II. low socio-economic status,
III. carer responsibilities,
IV. long-term medical condition/disability (including ongoing effects of abuse),
V. sole-parent responsibilities,
VI. regional or remote disadvantage,
VII. refugee status,
VIII. identify as LGBTIQ+, and/or
IX. are a first-generation university student.
c. The Scholarship will be awarded by a selection committee consisting of:
I. the Program Director, Master of Social Justice, and
II. at least two other academics, or
III. their nominated delegate(s).
