Andrew Patterson Mathematics Scholarship 2026
Scholarship focus
Key information
Benefit amount
$50,000 (total value for up to 5 years)
Eligible citizenship
Eligible student type
Eligible level of study
Study area
Scholarships available
1
About the scholarship
The Andrew Patterson Mathematics Scholarship will provide financial support to a first-year, full time, undergraduate student with an interest in mathematics who has experienced educational disadvantage, helping to open pathways to opportunity and achievement.
More benefits
Should the recipient go on to pursue postgraduate study, the scholarship may be extended to support honours or master’s-level coursework, within a maximum five-year period.
Eligibility and selection criteria
Applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
- have attended a government secondary school prior to commencing at Swinburne.
Applicants must be:
- a commencing first year Swinburne student and undertaking a mathematics unit in Semester 2, 2026
- enrolled full-time in a Swinburne undergraduate course
- approved for a major or minor in mathematics
- studying on-campus.
Applications will be assessed based on:
- educational disadvantage
- previous study undertaken.
Preference will be given to students who have relocated from rural/regional areas of Victoria.
This scholarship is related to the following study areas:
- Science
- Built Environment and Architecture
- Education
- Engineering
- Information Technology
- Business
Personal statement
Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words or a short 2 minute video addressing:
- your interest in mathematics
- career aspirations
- how this scholarship would make a difference in your life and help you overcome disadvantage.
Please upload your video to an accessible media source and provide the link in a Word or PDF document. Ensure the video is downloadable and accessible to anyone with the link.
ATAR certificate
Provide your ATAR certificate or academic transcript of previous study.
Educational disadvantage
Provide evidence of educational disadvantage, which may fall under the categories listed below. To assist you, we’ve included a link to the VTAC website for further guidance on preparing your evidence:
- personal information and location
- financial hardship
- living with a disability or medical condition
- difficult family and life circumstances.
Written reference
Provide a written reference from a teacher, community leader, or employer. Note: referees cannot be a family member or friend.
All scholarships offered by Swinburne are governed by a set of conditions. Please visit our scholarship conditions page for further information.
How to apply
Complete the online application form
Submit the online application form with all supporting documentation by the closing date.
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We encourage you to apply for multiple scholarships as you will be considered for other scholarships.
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