Bursaries
Our parent body, the Anglican Deaconess Ministries Limited (formerly known as the Anglican Deaconess Sydney Limited), offers a range of scholarships and bursaries. The two most relevant for our students are listed below. For information on the other scholarships and bursaries offered by the Anglican Deaconess Ministries, click here.
Narelle Jarrett Bursaries
The Narelle Jarrett Bursaries are named in honour of Rev. Narelle Jarrett, Archdeacon for Women in the Sydney Diocese. During her time as Principal of Mary Andrews College from 1985 to 2007, she initiated the Diploma program as a means of training lay women in the Bible and practical ministry skills. The Narelle Jarrett Bursaries are offered by the Anglican Deaconess Ministries.
There are four bursaries per calendar year to cover the cost of enrolment in a Diploma subject. For 2012, the bursaries are for $1,104 each. The bursaries are open to new and current students.
Closing dates for bursaries are 31 May 2012 (for Semester 2 2012 subjects) and 31 October 2012 (for Semester 1 2013 subjects).
Criteria Applications must be made on the prescribed form. Bursaries are awarded by a competitive application process and are open to current and prospective students of Mary Andrews College. The bursary will cover the full cost of enrolment in a subject for the Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas of Ministry or Theology at Mary Andrews College.
Application forms
Download a PDF version of the application form.
Download a Word version of the application form.
Mary Andrews Prize
The Mary Andrews Prize is awarded at the annual College graduation ceremony to the student with the best grade in any Diploma subject at the level of High Distinction.
For further information about the Mary Andrews Prize and for information on the other scholarships and bursaries offered by the Anglican Deaconess Ministries, click here.
Donations can be made to the Mary Andrews College Foundation (scholarships) to support the educational mission of the College. Go to our the donate page of our website to do so.