This scholarship carries forward the legacy of the Movement Disorder Foundation and the person who inspired it - cerebal palsy sufferer, Peter Hains. It was the objective of the Movement Disorder Foundation to make a significant difference to all individuals living with a physical disability, and also to make a significant difference to the wider community so that those living with such disability find it easier to navigate the challenges of daily living. The Movement Disorder Foundation Scholarship Program has been established with the same vision - to ensure a substantial impact on both the individual and society through supporting students committed to improving the lives of people living with physical disabilities.
Students with a physical disability from all areas of study are encouraged to apply, particularly those studying Medicine or Engineering, with 2 scholarships reserved specifically for these disciplines.
Open from 14/Jul/2023 to 19/May/2024
Value
$7,000 per annum
Duration
Up to four (4) years
Level of Enrolment
First Year, Second Year
Graduate Type
Postgraduate (Coursework), Undergraduate
Number Available
5
Year of Scholarship
2024
Degree
Undergraduate or postgraduate degree; Masters and PhD students are welcome to apply * preference will be given to undergraduate students.
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community
Broad Study Area
Arts & International Studies, Business, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Graduate Medicine, Health & Medicine, Information & Communications Technology, Law, Mathematics & Statistics, Media, Communications & Journalism, Physics, Psychology, Science
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Application Criteria
Successful applicants must remain enrolled in an undergraduate degree at any onshore campus at the University of Wollongong for the duration of the scholarship.
Successful applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Wollongong for the duration of this scholarship.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder
Applicants must have a physical disability that impedes their ability to function due to mobility limitations
Preference will be given to undergraduate students, however Masters and PhD students are also welcome to apply
A personal statement which self-discloses that as an applicant, you have a physical disability that impacts on your mobility and physical capacity.
A one page statement outlining your future careers goals, with a focus on how you cope to contribute to improving the lives of people living with physical disabilities.
Preference will be giving to Medicine (MD) or Engineering (EIS) students with 2 of the 5 scholarships specifically reserved for these disciplines, in alignment with the legacy of the Movement Disorder Foundation
Successful applicants must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65
Community involvement as presented in the application will be strongly considered when awarding this scholarship
