UN Women Global Executive MBA Scholarship 2017

Value

The scholarship covers 66% of the tuition fees for the Executive Master of Business Administration.

The scholarship is tenable for the 1.5 year span of the degree, where the Recipient fulfils requirements for the award of the degree. The recipient must maintain a minimum enrolment load of two units (24 credit points) of study each semester.

Scholarship payment is applied to the Student’s tuition fees following the semester census dates of 31 March and 31 August. Prior to census date and after the student has been recorded to the award the student’s fee statement will reflect that 66% of their tuition fees is liable to Third Party.

The recipient receiving this award is required to pay the balance of their tuition fees, their Student Services and Amenities fee and the relevant in-country fees for each residential Unit of Study.

Details

The following outlines the steps involved in the application and selection process:
Applicants are required to complete the UN Women National Committee Australia Scholarship online

Applicants must use the online form to submit their curriculum vitae, a copy of their academic transcript and a statement detailing;

1. A)  how they demonstrate the following characteristics:

    Leadership experience and potential in their chosen field
    A demonstrated commitment to enhancing women’s leadership  An interest in international relations, gender and development  A passion for using business skills to drive social change

2. B)  what the applicant hopes to achieve professionally and personally by completing the University of Sydney Global Executive MBA.

The following outlines the steps involved in the selection process:

•   following the closing date for the UN Women NC Australia Global Executive MBA Scholarship, all eligible applicants will be invited to a participate in a ‘Discussion Forum’ themed around gender and development issues, hosted at the University of Sydney Business School;

•   Upon conclusion applicants will be invited to submit a 1-2 page reflective essay, with details to be provided at the Discussion Forum.

•   The UN Women National Committee Australia Scholarship selection committee will shortlist a maximum of three (3) applicants on the basis of each applicant’s

  - application;

  • -  statement of motivation, and;

  • -  reflective essay.

•   Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a final interview with the UN Women NC Australia Global Executive MBA Scholarship selection committee, comprising representatives from the UN Women NC Australia and Academic Staff at the Business School.

  The Recipient is chosen by the UN Women NC Australia Global Executive MBA Scholarship selection committee on the basis of the strength of their written submission in response to the scholarship selection criteria, their reflective essay and performance at interview. The Committee will then recommend the Recipient to the Dean, the University of Sydney Business School, for award of the scholarship.

Conditions/prohibitions

The scholarship must be taken up in the semester in which it is offered.

The scholarship holder is not permitted to defer or suspend their enrolment in the degree to receive the scholarship.

The scholarship holder must maintain a continuous enrolment, no leave of absence is allowed, except under exceptional circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student's capacity to undertake study. Such requests must be supported by the Director, Global Executive MBA.

In the event that the scholarship holder changes degree or discontinues study, the scholarship is no longer tenable.

The award is conditional on the scholar meeting all regulations of the coursework program.
To retain the scholarship, the holder must also achieve a 75% Distinction grade average each semester.

The scholarship may not be held concurrently with other University scholarship funds awarded to assist with the student's tuition fees.

Employees of the University of Sydney or UN Women National Committee Australia are ineligible to apply.

The scholarship holder will be invited to promote the Global Executive MBA program and represent the Business School at student orientation, marketing and corporate networking events.

The balance of tuition fees, the student services and amenities fee (SAF), travel, residential and all other non-tuition costs are payable by the scholarship holder.

NB. Students receiving this scholarship and enrolled in part-time study may be subject to income tax and should check with the Australian Taxation Office or their Accountant for details.

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