JMC Academy Design Scholarship – Terms & Conditions 

1. Background 

  1. The JMC Academy Design Scholarship (“the Scholarship”) is established to support eligible students commencing the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) at JMC Academy. 
  2. The Scholarship provides a 30% tuition fee reduction for the full-time duration of the program. 

2. Eligibility 

The Scholarship is available to applicants who: 

  • Are commencing the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) (and not enrolled in any other program, or in a double degree). 
  • Are school leavers and/or qualify for entry via an approved admissions pathway. 
  • Are commencing full-time study in Trimester 1, 2026. 
  • Maintain enrolment as a full fee-paying domestic student for the Bachelor of Design. 
  • Submit a completed Application Form, and have provided all required admissions information and documentation necessary. 
  • Do not hold an alternative JMC Academy scholarship of equal or greater value for the same program. 

3. Selection Criteria 

  1. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of: 
    • Academic merit (performance in HSC or equivalent, portfolio, interview, or admissions criteria). 
    • Responses to application questions regarding motivation, creativity, and future goals. 
  2. The decision of the Scholarship is final, and no appeals will be accepted. 

4. Value & Payments 

  1. The Scholarship provides a 30% tuition fee reduction applied each trimester for the Bachelor of Design program. 
  2. The equivalent value is applied as a tuition fee reduction at each subject census date. 
  3. The Scholarship cannot be transferred to another program or institution. 
  4. Deferral or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted except by written approval of the Chief Customer Officer. 

5. Ongoing Eligibility 

  1. Recipients must: 
    • Remain enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Design. 
    • Maintain a minimum pass mark in each semester. 
    • Meet all enrolment and administrative requirements by each census date as published by JMC Academy. 
  2. Recipients undertaking an approved exchange program or leave of absence must seek confirmation in writing to retain eligibility. 

6. Termination 

  1. The Scholarship may be terminated if the recipient: 
    • Withdraws from or fails to enrol in the eligible course 
    • Commences part-time study without prior approval 
    • Does not maintain satisfactory academic performance 
    • Is found to have provided false or misleading information 
    • Does not abide with institutional policies and codes of conduct 
    • Accepts an alternative scholarship from JMC Academy equal to or greater than the value of this award 
  2. The Scholarship will not be reinstated except in cases of proven JMC administrative error. 
  3. JMC Academy reserves the right to recover scholarship funds paid if a recipient is found to have breached these Terms and Conditions or engaged in misconduct. 

7. General 

  1. The Scholarship is awarded subject to the availability of funds and the right of JMC Academy to amend Terms and Conditions at its discretion, with notice to recipients. 
  2. By applying, applicants acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and all relevant JMC Academy policies.