Applicants for the Father Paul Pidcock Scholarship must be Australian citizens or permanent residents commencing study in any undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University and selection based on:
- Applicants must be either a current Year 12 student of St John's Woodlawn College and must qualify for admissions and be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University.
- Applicants must provide personal introductory statements (100-200 words) which includes why they are applying for the scholarship and what they hope to achieve in the future through the completion of their chosen degree.
- Preference may be given to students studying at the Lismore Campus