Academic Governance

Much of the extraordinary success of the North Hobart Football Club during its 125 years can be attributed to its volunteer members; Peter Wells was one of the best known and loved. Peter joined in 1959, became active in the fundraising and social committees in 1963 and sustained those responsibilities until his untimely death in 2006.  He was made a life member in 2000.

Peter undertook any task with dedication and good humour; even in final illness his commitment never wavered. His service and his final legacy to the Club to assist its future development are an enduring contribution from him to the whole community.

The Board of Management of the Club has determined to provide scholarships in Peter Wells name to support talented students from the Club while they study at the University of Tasmania. 

The Academic Senate has agreed to the foundation of a scholarship.  These are the rules of the scholarship.

Rules

1. The scholarship to be called the “North Hobart Football Club Peter Wells Scholarship”. 
2. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is eligible to enrol or has already enrolled in any course at the University of Tasmania who has demonstrated a commitment to the sport of Australian Rules Football and is prepared to have an involvement with the North Hobart Football Club during the period of the scholarship.
3. The scholarship will be awarded by a selection committee consisting of: 
   • the President of the North Hobart Football Club or nominee; 
   • a nominee of the Board of Management of the North Hobart Football Club; and  
   • a nominee of the Vice-Chancellor 
4. The award is tenable for one year, subject to the student -
   • continuing to study in a course at the University of Tasmania; and  
   • making a commitment to having an involvement with the North Hobart Football Club.
5. The selection committee will set the detailed selection criteria.  However, the committee will give preference to a student who has achieved well in grade 12 or at the university and whose study would benefit from financial assistance.
6. The selection committee may terminate the student’s award if it considers the student’s progress and commitment to be unsatisfactory. 
7. The value of the scholarship will be at least $2,000 or any greater amount determined by the selection committee from time to time having regard to funds available from the endowment.
8. The Scholarships Management Committee will determine all other matters concerning the scholarship, including advertising, application procedures, and the method and time of payment.
9. The selection committee will report annually to Academic Senate on offers made.

Made by Academic Senate on 7 September 2007