“academic transcript” means a University-certified statement providing details of the studies for which the student has been enrolled at the University, including results, and summarising studies undertaken at other educational institutions that are recognised by the University for the purposes of the completion of University awards. Other student achievements, related to academic activity and certified by staff of the University, may also be included on the transcript.

“administering body” means the business unit that administers the student award.

“applicant” means a student or prospective student who has met the requirements to be considered for the bestowal of a student award or awards, including submission of an application where that is required.

“Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)” means a University-certified statement providing a description of the nature, level, context and status of a completed award course, including information about the University and the Australian higher education system. The AHEGS includes details of studies completed as part of the relevant award course, results and other student achievements in a similar form to the academic transcript.

“Board” means the Academic Board of the University of Melbourne

"bursary” means a student award, made on the basis of academic merit and recognised needs or circumstances of the applicant, providing a benefit to a student undertaking a specified course of study.  The benefit is usually financial and may include full or partial remission of fees; meeting costs associated with studying, such as the purchase of books or accommodation; or providing a living allowance or stipend.

“eligibility criteria” means conditions required for applicants to be considered for the bestowal of an award (e.g. must be an Australian citizen or international student).

“exhibition” means a student award made on the basis of prior academic performance that carries no condition for further study. The benefit is usually financial but may include a medal or certificate or some other form of recognition.

“faculty” means a faculty or a graduate school established as a faculty.

“gift governance record” means the same as defined under the Gift Policy (MPF1348).

“prize” means a student award made on the basis of prior academic performance that carries no condition for further study.  The benefit is usually financial but may include a medal or certificate or some other display of recognition.

“scholarship” means a student award, made in accordance with the provisions of the particular award, providing a benefit to a student undertaking a specified course of study.  The benefit is usually financial and may include full or partial remission of fees; meeting costs associated with studying, such as the purchase of books or accommodation; or providing a living allowance or stipend.

“selection criteria” means the bases on which to determine which of the eligible applicant will receive the award(s) (e.g. academic merit or financial need).

“student” in this policy means an enrolled student of the University in an award course or subject. It may also mean, where the student award allows, an alumnus of the University.

“student award” means any payment or benefit made on the basis of academic merit and any other criteria and includes scholarships, bursaries, prizes, exhibitions and studentships.

“studentship” means a student award funded through internal or external resources available to budget units and made on the basis of arrangement negotiated with the donor or the funding body, it excludes University trust funded awards.