Student Scholarships Sub Committee

Purpose

The Scholarship committee is responsible for administering the annual WIL Australia student scholarships and processes. 

• Provide advice to the WIL Australia Board on all matters relating to WIL Australia Scholarships.

• Coordinate the administration of the WIL Australia Student Scholarships annually.

• Coordinate the selection of recipients of WIL Australia Student Scholarships annually.

• Consult with the WIL Australia Board on criteria for selecting scholarship winners.

• Promote the WIL Australia Student Scholarships to WIL Australia member institutions.

• Report on the scholarships outcomes and suggest relevant recommendations.

• Evaluate and refine the process for administering the WIL Australia Student Scholarships for consideration annually.

• Maintain Pagoda Scholarships and advise Board annually.

• Committee members will contact scholarship recipients before and after completion of placement. 

Functions

To fulfil this purpose, the Subcommittee will:

• Provide advice to the WIL Australia board on the administration and review of the WIL Australia student scholarship.

• Develop proposals and recommend strategies to the WIL Australia Board for ratification.

• Act in the interests of the WIL Australia membership generally.

• Provide a mechanism to build capacity and ensure sustainability amongst WIL Australia members.

• Maintain contact with Finance Committee around funds for Scholarships and Administrative support.

• Pre and post placement discussions with successful recipients.

• To maintain relationship with Pagoda.     

Membership

Members – Chair from the WIL Australia Board and not less than three members drawn from the Board and/or State Chapter Committees.

Frequency of Meetings

A minimum of four meetings per year.

As required during annual scholarship process.