Ann D Clark Scholarship for mature age women entering University for the first time

Ann D Clark had a distinguished career in all levels of Catholic Education and had experience as a secondary teacher and a school administrator in Australia and New Zealand. She held the position of Executive Director of Schools in the Diocese of Parramatta and was a foundation member of the University of Western Sydney Board of Governors.

'Excellence' was a word which came naturally to Ann and she was resolute in encouraging everyone to 'soar with their strengths'. To those she touched, and to those within her extensive sphere, she made a difference. She also understood that education does not just begin and end at school. From her position in Parramatta, she was able to influence education across the country to the betterment of all involved.

Available: There is one scholarship in 2009

Scholarship Benefits: $12 000 per year

Duration:  Up to three years

Course(s): Any full-time UWS undergraduate degree

Eligibility to apply

Applicants must:

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia;
• Be a female over the age of 25 years;
• Be applying to undertake a university undergraduate degree for the first time;
• Be able to demonstrate economic or social circumstances that may have prevented them from study at university; and
• Reside in Greater Western Sydney (see eligible postcode listing)
• Applicants may have TAFE or other qualifications.

Application Process and Selection:
Applicants should apply using the Group B – Donor Funded Scholarships Application Form available on the How to Apply webpages.

Applicants must ensure that they complete the personal statement section of the application which requires you to outline your personal circumstances which have prevented you from attending university.

Selection of this scholarship will be determined on the basis of academic merit and performance in an interview. Applicants must ensure their availability to attend an interview.

Conditions of the Scholarship:
Recipients must remain in full-time study (40 credit points of study per semester) and maintain a minimum GPA of four (pass average).

Important links

• UWS Sports Scholarship (PDF, 446Kb) 

For more information email or call the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669.