The Mark Oliver Scholarship in Information Technology and Computer Science has been developed to support students experiencing financial hardship to purchase technology related items which the student may not have access to without the support of this scholarship.

The scholarship is to honour the memory of Mark Oliver, who worked at Curtin University for over 18 years. In his role as Manager, IT Service Centre for Curtin Information and Technology Services (CITS), he managed the Abacus and Equity Laboratories before he sadly passed away in 2017 at the age of 39. He loved computers, helping people and working at Curtin. This scholarship allows his memory to live on, and will provide support for students experiencing hardship in perpetuity. 

• Current Students

• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses

• Undergraduate

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• Need Based

The Mark Oliver Scholarship in Information Technology and Computer Science will provide the following support:

• A one-off cash payment of $2,000. The amount can be used towards purchasing technology related expenses

• Bachelor of Commerce
  • Business Information Systems Extension Major
  • Business Information Systems Major
• Bachelor of Computing
  • Computational Sciences Major
  • Computer Science Major
  • Computing Honours Major
  • Computing Major
  • Cyber Security Major
  • Software Development Major
  • Software Engineering Major
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Honours and Computer Science Double Degree Major
  • Mechatronic Engineering Honours and Computer Science Double Degree Major
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)
• Bachelor of Science (Computing Systems and Networking)
• Bachelor of Science (Science)
  • Information and Communication Technology Major
• Bachelor of Technology (Computing Systems and Networking)

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered eligible for the Mark Oliver Scholarship in Information Technology and Computer Science:

• Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder
• Demonstrate financial hardship
• Enrolled full-time (minimum 75 credits) or part-time (minimum 50 credits) in an eligible course at Curtin University (Perth campus) in semester 1, 2024
• Minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50 (for current students) or ATAR of 70 (for commencing future students)
• Reference letter

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• Please note that this link will direct you to the general "Equity Scholarship Program" application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all equity scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and would like to be considered for all other scholarships (equity and merit scholarships) available in this round, we recommend that you apply for the 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program'.

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel on OASIS
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications for this scholarship will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Demonstrated financial hardship
  • Reference letter

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Maintain minimum 50 credits enrolment in semester 1, 2024

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

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Application Advice

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.