Frederick G White was the nephew of the original owner of Booloominbah, Frederick R White. He was a grazier who owned substantial properties around Exeter in the southern highlands of NSW. Due to his familiarity with New England University College (NEUC) and his connections to the White family of Booloominbah, he chose to leave money to the College (now the University of New England).
Booloominbah, built in the 1880s, is the mansion on campus, now executive offices and restaurant, which was donated by TR Forster (son-in-law of FR White) to the University of Sydney to establish NEUC in 1936. Current UNE Chancellor, James Harris, is a direct descendent.
Who can apply?
1. Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident: The applicant must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident as defined by the Commonwealth
2. Gender: Preferably 50% male scholars; 50% female scholars
3. Student and Course Requirement: Open to new or continuing UNE students
4. Academic Requirement: For new students, an ATAR/UAC ranking or equivalent mark of at least 80.00 is required; for continuing students, a GPA of 5.0 in their course to date
5. Financial Disadvantage: Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need (see Supporting Documentation/Required Information below)
6. The applicant’s permanent home address (prior to study) must be either regional or remote as defined by the Government Remoteness Tool with preference given to those whose family’s primary income is derived from in order of priority:
a) Farming
then
b) Rural enterprise
