The purpose of the Allison Taylor Single Mum Scholarship (Scholarship) has been developed to support and encourage single mothers as they pursue their higher education, helping them achieve long-term economic security for themselves and their children.

This Scholarship was established in memory of Allison Taylor, a devoted mother, loving grandmother, admired friend, and passionate advocate for women. While raising her daughter as a single mum and working full-time, Allison persisted with her own education. In 2004, Allison was diagnosed with breast cancer, a battle that she would fiercely fight until her passing on the 18 March 2022. In the weeks leading up to her passing, Allison shared her one last wish with her daughter; to create a scholarship at Curtin University – one that would inspire the wider community to rally behind single mums.

• Current Students

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Undergraduate

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

• Need Based
• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of 4 years (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):

• A total value of up to $40,000 paid as a cash stipend of $5,000 per semester. The recipients can use the funding at their discretion to contribute towards education related expenses.
• Recipients will also have access to the following:
  • Admittance to the Financial Literacy Workshop for Women
  • Individualised support through the Curtin Tax Clinic
  • An online resource of relevant Curtin University support services

• All undergraduate degrees
• All postgraduate (by coursework) degrees

Preference given to applicants in undergraduate degrees.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Scholarship:

• Domestic student (Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa)
• Identify as female
• Enrolled in a minimum of 50 credits in an eligible degree for semester 1, 2025 at Curtin University
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50 (or equivalent)
• Low socio-economic background and/or experiencing financial hardship
• *Single Mum with school-aged dependents they are raising whilst undertaking their degree
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

*Applicants must have at least 51% of care of dependants, dependants must be school-aged or younger

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 scholarships (equity and merit) available in this round, we recommend that you apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program here. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.

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’ page 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 will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Passion for course
  • CWA or equivalent
  • Socio-economic background
  • Financial situation
  • Preference will be given to applicants in undergraduate degrees

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 and merit

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Maintain a minimum enrolment of 50 credits in an eligible course each study period at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of 50 each study period
• Fail no more than one unit each study period
• Not be in receipt of any other scholarship from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

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.