Tasmanian Access Scholarship

1. The Tasmanian Access Scholarship may be offered to eligible international students commencing an eligible course at the University of Tasmania. The scholarship is awarded subject to these Terms and Conditions, available funding, and approval by the authorised University delegate.
2. The scholarship provides a tuition fee scholarship equivalent to 20% of the published international tuition fee charged for the enrolled units in each study period for the standard duration of the eligible course, up to a maximum of five years full-time equivalent study.
3. The value of the scholarship is calculated based on the published tuition fee applicable to each unit of enrolment.
4. The scholarship:
   1. applies only to tuition fees;
   2. does not apply to Student Services and Amenity Fee (SSAF), accommodation, insurance, books or other non-tuition costs;
   3. does not apply beyond the standard published duration of an eligible course, up to a maximum of five years full-time equivalent study;
   4. does not apply to repeated units;
   5. does not apply to units undertaken in excess of course requirements unless approved in writing by the University.
5. The scholarship is applied as a tuition fee credit to the student’s account following the census date for each study period after the applicable tuition fees have been charged, provided the student remains enrolled in an eligible course and continues to satisfy all ongoing scholarship conditions.

1. Scholarship recipients may be invited to participate in University marketing, publicity, photography, video, media, ambassador or promotional activities relating to the University and its scholarship programs. Recipients are expected to reasonably assist the University with such activities.
2. The University will seek any consents required by law before using a recipient's name, image, likeness, testimonial or story for promotional purposes.
3. A recipient's decision not to participate in a particular marketing or publicity activity will not, of itself, affect scholarship eligibility or continuation.
4. Personal information collected or used in connection with marketing and publicity activities will be managed in accordance with the University's Privacy Policy and Privacy Statements (see here: https://www.utas.edu.au/privacy). Students may enquire about the personal information held by the University by contacting the International Student Recruitment Team at Your.Study@utas.edu.au or calling +61 (3) 6226 6200.

1. To retain the scholarship, students must:
   1. remain enrolled in an eligible course;
   2. remain an international student;
   3. maintain enrolment after census date each study period;
   4. maintain compliance with their student visa conditions;
   5. meet all academic progression requirements applicable to their course;
   6. satisfy all University enrolment requirements.
2. Students must normally maintain full-time enrolment. However, the scholarship will not be affected where:
   1. the student is undertaking their final study period and fewer credit points are required to complete their course;
   2. the student has an approved reduced study load;
   3. enrolment has been reduced because of approved credit transfer or advanced standing;
   4. the University approves an exception on compassionate or compelling grounds.

1. A scholarship recipient may defer commencement of their eligible course only with the University's prior written approval. Any approved deferral is not effective unless and until the University issues a revised written offer (Letter of Offer) confirming the student's new commencement date.
2. Approval of a course deferral does not guarantee continued eligibility for, or availability of, the scholarship. The scholarship will be reassessed at the time of the student's deferred commencement.

1. Where a recipient transfers to another course:
   1. the scholarship may continue if the new course is eligible;
   2. the scholarship will cease if the new course is excluded.
2. A change of major will not affect scholarship eligibility unless the resulting course becomes ineligible.
3. Approval of credit transfer or advanced standing does not, of itself, affect eligibility for the scholarship. Where advanced standing or credit transfer is approved:
   1. scholarship value may be adjusted proportionately;
   2. scholarship duration may be reduced proportionately.
4. Where a student commences under a packaged offer:
   1. the scholarship applies only to approved eligible course components identified by the University.

1. The scholarship is intended for students studying primarily onshore in Australia.
2. The University may permit scholarship continuation where:
   1. offshore study is required because of visa processing delays;
   2. government travel restrictions exist;
   3. the University has approved temporary online study arrangements.
3. The University reserves the right to determine whether scholarship benefits continue during approved offshore study.

1. Recipients must maintain a valid visa status permitting study in Australia.
2. Where a student's visa application is refused prior to commencement:
   1. the scholarship offer lapses;
   2. the student may be reassessed if a subsequent offer is issued.
3. The scholarship may be suspended or terminated where a student's visa is cancelled.
4. Recipients must continue to meet attendance, engagement, enrolment and academic progress requirements associated with their visa obligations.

1. The University collects, stores, uses and discloses personal information in accordance with applicable privacy legislation and University Privacy Policy and Privacy Statements (see here: https://www.utas.edu.au/privacy) and these Terms and Conditions.
2. Information collected for scholarship administration may be used for:
   1. scholarship assessment;
   2. student administration;
   3. compliance and auditing;
   4. reporting and governance purposes.
3. Personal information may be disclosed where required by law or regulatory obligation.

1. The University may exercise discretion in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
2. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the University excludes all liability arising from or in connection with the scholarship or its withdrawal.
3. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Tasmania and the parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tasmania.
4. The University will administer the scholarship in accordance with applicable University policies and procedures, including requirements relating to conflicts of interest, governance, record management and the fair and consistent assessment of scholarship eligibility.

1. Scholarship communications will be sent to the student's nominated email address and University email account where applicable.
2. Recipients are responsible for ensuring contact details remain current.

1. The University may amend these Terms and Conditions where reasonably necessary. Any amendment will:
   1. be published on the University website;
   2. apply prospectively only; and
   3. not adversely affect an existing recipient's accrued scholarship entitlement unless required by law, regulation or government direction.

1. Subject to clause 11.2, all decisions made by the University in respect to the scholarship are final and not subject to merits review.
2. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions prevents a student from raising a concern or complaint about the administration of the scholarship in accordance with the University’s Student Complaints Policy and Student Complaints Procedure. Students with concerns about a tuition fee scholarship may contact the Fees Team or the University’s Safe and Fair Community Unit.

Enquiries should be directed to Your.Study@utas.edu.au