Honouring the memory of Jeanette Pedlow, the Jeanette Pedlow Memorial Bursary (Scholarship) will provide financial support to a sole parent enrolled to study at Curtin University.

• 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

The Scholarship will provide the following support (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits):

• A one-off cash payment of up to $1,000. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

A part-time one-off cash payment, valued at $500, will be made for students that are enrolled in less than 75 credit points.

All undergraduate and Honours level courses.

Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the Scholarship:

• Domestic student (Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa)
• Minimum course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50
• Enrolled in a minimum of 50 credits at Curtin University in 2026 Semester 2
• Enrolled in an eligible course at Curtin University in 2026 Semester 2
• Sole parent
• Low socio-economic background
• Experiencing financial hardship
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

Step 1: Apply

• Application form can be accessed via ‘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
• Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date listed at top of page and within 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
  • Demonstration of financial hardship
  • Socio-economic background
  • Additional circumstances that may impact your ability to study
  • Sole-parent status

Step 6: Outcome

• Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of their outcome via the Scholarship Channel via OASIS within approximately 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via Scholarships Channel by the deadline

Please note:

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

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Enrolled in a minimum of 50 credits in an eligible undergraduate degree at Curtin University in Semester 2, 2026
• 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.