2026 The Patterson Family Scholarship in Education
Community/Equity
The Patterson Family Scholarship in Education serves to recognise the next generation of educators by providing support to students enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University's School of Education.
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must also submit a UAC Equity application in addition to the UOW Scholarship application and a one-page statement outlining commitment to completion of tertiary study and a career in the education sector. UAC Equity applications will open from 8 April 2026.
Open from 20/Feb/2026 to 19/Apr/2026
Value
$1,500 per annum
Duration
One (1) Year
Level of Enrolment
First Year
Graduate Type
Undergraduate
Number Available
One (1)
Year of Scholarship
2026
Degree
Undergraduate degree in 2026 within the School of Education
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community Equity
Broad Study Area
Education
Faculty
Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Application Criteria
Applicants must be enrolled in their first year of an undergraduate degree within the School of Education in 2026;
Applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time student for the duration of this scholarship;
Applicants must demonstrate financial and/or educational challenges. Educational challenges and attributes include but are not limited to; low income family background, carer responsibilities; English language difficulty; long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse; living in a rural or isolated region; sole parent responsibilities; refugee status and Indigenous Australians
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder.
Preference will be given to female and/or refugee applicants.
Successful applicants must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50+
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate community involvement within their written submission
