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Scholarships

Swinburne Abroad administers a number of scholarships and travel grants. There are several sources of scholarships, including the Australian Government, Swinburne Abroad Fund, Swinburne Alumni, the Pridmore Scholarship fund and other external bodies.

Application forms are available from Swinburne Abroad.

The following scholarships and travel grants are available for students studying abroad:

 

Endeavour International Student Exchange Program Scholarships

The Australian Government annually grants scholarships to Swinburne students under three funding programs for the international exchange program. The following scholarships will be awarded in Semester 2, 2009 and Semester 1, 2010:

Australian UMAP Program
9 x $5000 for exchange to USA
5 x $5000 for exchange to Mexico
1 x $5000 for exchange to Japan
9x $5000 for exchange to Canada

Endeavour Cheung Kong Student Exchange Program
3 x $5000 for exchange to China
3 x $5000 for exchange to Hong Kong
2 x $5000 for exchange to Japan

Endeavour Student Exchange Program 
3 x $5000 for exchange to Republic of Korea
4 x $5000 for exchange to Japan

Learn more about the Endeavour International Student Exchange Program scholarships

Eligibility

Students must be Australian citizens and undergraduate students.

Students must submit an International Exchange Program application to Swinburne Abroad and will be automatically considered for the available scholarships.

Other Australian Government Scholarships

Students may be eligible for other scholarships under the Endeavour scholarship program.

For information on all other funding opportunities, visit http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/

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Alumni Destination Specific Scholarships

Funding for students undertaking the International Exchange Program is granted through the generous contributions of Swinburne Alumni.

Seven scholarships of $2000 will be offered for Semester 2, 2009, to specific destinations:

  • Sweden
  • Austria
  • France
  • The Netherlands
  • Germany

These funding opportunities will be awarded based on the following criteria:

  • Complete timely application
  • Academic merit
  • Interview
  • Reasons for wanting to participate in the exchange program
  • Reasons for selecting the partner institution
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European Consortium of Innovative Universities

As a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU), Swinburne recognises the importance of student mobility.

As part of the Swinburne Abroad Fund, there are ten scholarships of $2500 available for students applying for exchange or other mobility programs at ECIU partners for Semester 2, 2009 or Semester 1, 2010.

The partner institutions include:

  • Aalborg Universitet, Denmark
  • Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Germany
  • Universität Dortmund, Germany
  • University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
  • Universiteit Twente, The Netherlands
  • Politecnico di Torino, Italy
  • Linköpings Universitet, Sweden
  • Tecnológico de Monterrey (Monterrey campus), Mexico

Eligibility

Students must submit an International Exchange Program application to Swinburne Abroad and will be automatically considered for the available scholarships.

 

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Sarawak Scholarships

Exchange at Sarawak

Swinburne Sarawak scholarships have been established as part of the Swinburne Abroad Fund to encourage student mobility between Swinburne's Melbourne campuses and its campus in Sarawak (Malaysia). They also offer students the opportunity to explore our connections in Asia and gain invaluable cultural experiences.

Ten scholarships of $2000 will be offered to students undertaking a one-semester exchange at Swinburne's Sarawak campus in Malaysia. This amount is provided to support students' airfare costs to Sarawak. (Once there, students will find that living costs are very affordable.)

Eligibility: Students must submit an International Exchange Program application to Swinburne Abroad and will be considered for the available scholarships based on this application.

Electives Plus at Sarawak

Electives Plus @ Sarawak scholarships, as part of the Pridmore Fund, have been established to assist students in taking the winter term study tour to fast-track their degree by one unit. It also offers students the opportunity to explore Malaysia and gain invaluable cultural experiences.

Twenty scholarships of $1000 are available for this program.

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Postgraduate Scholarships

Four scholarships of $2500 will be offered to postgraduate students undertaking an International Exchange Program or another eligible mobility program at a Swinburne partner institution. This funding is part of the Swinburne Abroad Fund.

Students can consider exchange to partner universities such as (but not limited to):

  • UIAH Helsinki, Finland
  • Universiteit Twente, The Netherlands
  • Universität Dortmund, Germany
  • Aalborg Universitet, Denmark

Eligibility

Students must submit an International Exchange Program application to Swinburne Abroad and will be automatically considered for the available scholarships.

 

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TAFE Swinburne Abroad Scholarships

TAFE students will be given an opportunity to undertake International Exchange and Study Tour programs to gain international experience in their studies.

To support this, $17,000 worth of scholarships have been made available, to be allocated in varying amounts depending on the length of each student's program.

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Future Leaders Program Scholarships

Swinburne’s Future Leaders Program for undergraduate students is a study tour of China which includes industry visits and leadership skills development.

A total of $17,000 has been allocated to funding students on this program - $1000 grants will be awarded to 17 participating students.

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Vice Chancellor's Swinburne Abroad Scholarship

The Vice-Chancellor's Swinburne Abroad Scholarship is a $5000 scholarship for the International Exchange Program, to be awarded in both Semester 2, 2009 and Semester 1, 2010.

Applicants will be subject to an involved selection process. The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate academic excellence and consistency, have a motivated and mature approach, possess well-developed interpersonal and ambassadorial skills, as well as a demonstrated commitment to Swinburne and wider communities.

Application forms are also available from Swinburne Abroad.

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Study Tour and Short Term Program Scholarships

Faculty of Design
German Study Tour: up to 4 x $1000
Hong Kong Study Tour: up to 4 x $1000
 
Faculty of Life & Social Sciences
Cultural Study Tour: up to 4 x $1000
 
Faculty of Higher Education Lilydale
International Business Study Tour: up to 4 x $1000
 
Faculty of Business & Enterprise
Asia Pacific Rim Study Tour: up to 4 x $1000
European Union Study Tour: up to 4 x $1000
Treviso program: up to 4 x $1000
 
TAFE
The London Experience program: up to 4 x $1000
Child and Family Studies China Preferential program: up to 4 x $1000
The Fire Study Tour: up to 4 x $1000
 
NICA
Circus Tour: up to 4 x $1000
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Country-Specific Scholarships

JASSO Scholarships

This scholarship is generally awarded each year for students to study Japanese language and culture in Japan. For more information please contact the Japanese department in the School of Business or Swinburne Abroad.

Austrian Airfare Stipend

Swinburne's partner in Austria, Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt, offers airfare stipends of €700 per student towards their airfare costs. They have several of these stipends available and they are to be awarded to those students selected by Swinburne Abroad as being most deserving of such a financial award.

Jönköping, Sweden

One scholarship of SEK5000 (approximately A$1000) is offered by the Jönköping School of Education and Communication in Sweden for a student to undertake exchange in Semester 2, 2008.

Eligibility

To be nominated for this scholarship, students must submit their Exchange application to Swinburne Abroad. They will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

For further information on country-specific scholarships please check with the consulate/embassy of your host country.

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External Scholarship Programs

Darmasiswa Scholarship Program – Indonesia

Darmasiswa is a scholarship program offered to students studying or wishing to study Indonesian language, arts, music and crafts. Participants can choose to study at universities and colleges participating in the program.

The purpose of the Darmasiswa program is to foster interest in the language and culture of Indonesia among citizens of friendly countries.

The Darmasiswa program is a non-degree program undertaken within a year's duration, not leading to any credit towards a Swinburne course or degree.

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