Andrew Patterson Mathematics Scholarship 2026

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.

This scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year, for up to five years, paid bi-annually. 

Minoring or majoring in Mathematics in any Swinburne undergraduate course.

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
   • have attended a government secondary school prior to commencing at Swinburne.
     
     Preference will be given to students who have relocated from rural/regional areas of Victoria.
      
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria​​​​:
   • be a commencing first year Swinburne student and undertaking a mathematics unit in Semester 2, 2026
   • enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
   • approved for a major or minor in mathematics
   • studying on-campus.
      
3. 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.

4. Provide your ATAR certificate or academic transcript of previous study.

5. Please 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

6. Provide a written reference from a teacher, community leader, or employer.
   Note: referees cannot be a family member or friend.

This scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year, for up to five years, paid bi-annually. 

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.

Applicants should complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by 31 August 2026.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance when completing your application, please view the Scholarship Help Guide. 

Fees and Scholarships Team, Student Administration.
scholarship@swin.edu.au