Swinburne University of Technology Andrew Patterson Mathematics Scholarship 2026

The Andrew Patterson Mathematics Scholarship will provide financial support to a first or second year, full time, undergraduate student with an interest in mathematics who has experienced educational disadvantage, helping to open pathways to opportunity and achievement.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2026
• Value$50,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSwinburne University of Technology
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studySwinburne University of Technology
• Course to studyBuilt Environment and Architecture , Business , Education , Engineering , Information Technology , Science , Mathematics
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• $10,000 per year

Requirements

Applicants must: 

• be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
• have attended a government secondary school prior to commencing at Swinburne.

Enrolment criteria

Applicants must be: 

• a commencing first year or continuing second 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.

Selection criteria

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.

Study areas

This scholarship is related to the following study areas:

• Science
• Built Environment and Architecture
• Education
• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Business

Application Documents

• 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.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Submit the online Application Form with all supporting documentation by the closing date. 

For more information, kindly visit the Swinburne webpage.