Peace and Social Justice Scholarship

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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).