If you’ve ever felt that your dream of studying mathematics was bigger than your financial reality, here is your moment. The Cliff and Annie Jenkins Scholarship 2026 cohort in Mathematics opens a powerful doorway for students who come from challenging backgrounds but are determined to build a meaningful future through numbers, logic, and problem-solving. This scholarship is designed for those who believe in their academic potential but need that extra support to turn ambition into achievement.
A Scholarship Built on Real Struggle, Real Hope, and Real Opportunity
This Math scholarship exists because someone once stood exactly where you are standing today—full of potential but limited by personal and financial barriers. David Jenkins, the donor, was the first in his family to attend university. The support he received transformed his path and enabled him to pursue a successful career in applied mathematics. Today, he’s paying that opportunity forward so that future mathematicians facing disadvantages can rise just as he did.
If you’re beginning your journey in the Bachelor of Mathematics, Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced), or a Bachelor of Science with a maths major at the University of Newcastle, this scholarship is crafted precisely for you.
Who Should Apply?
This scholarship is designed for students who are ready to work hard but are facing obstacles such as:
- Financial hardship
- Regional or remote challenges
- Carer or sole parent responsibilities
- Disability or long-term medical conditions
- Impact of trauma or abuse
- Refugee background
- Indigenous Australian status
- Out-of-Home Care placements
If these experiences resonate with you and you’re ready for a fresh start, this scholarship is your chance to receive the support you deserve. To be eligible, you must also:
- Be enrolled in your first year of an eligible mathematics program at the University of Newcastle
- Study full-time (minimum 60 units per year)
- Meet the Academic ATAR requirement or a GPA of 4.0 if you’re continuing
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
What You’ll Gain?
This is not just financial support—it’s a stability package that allows you to breathe, focus, and grow academically.
- Total value: $15,000
- Paid as $2,500 each semester
- Supports you for up to 3 years
- Funds received 2–3 weeks after census date
This scholarship is designed to take the weight off your shoulders so you can step into your lectures, labs, and assignments with confidence rather than worry.
Your Application Matters
The selection process is competitive, but your story is powerful. You will need to submit:
- A personal statement outlining your achievements, challenges, career goals, and how this scholarship will support your future
- Any required supporting documents related to educational disadvantage
Your voice and your journey are at the heart of your application—be honest, be clear, and let your passion for mathematics shine.
Apply: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_374.
Why This Scholarship Could Be Your Turning Point?
Every mathematician starts somewhere. For many, the biggest challenge isn’t the subject—it’s the circumstances surrounding their life. The Cliff and Annie Jenkins Scholarship is an empowering reminder that brilliance can come from any background, and barriers can be overcome with the right support.
If you believe in your talent, if you’re ready to commit to your future, and if you want the freedom to focus fully on your studies, this opportunity is the push you’ve been waiting for.