** ACER Notebook - Swinburne Equity Awards
In 2009 ACER has generously donated over 50 TravelMate 4730 notebooks to assist low income students or those affected by bushfires with their current studies at Swinburne.

The TravelMate 4730 notebook will be awarded to successful applicants to keep for study and personal use. This means that students will be responsible for any ongoing maintenance and/or the installation of other personal software requirements.

The award is open to currently enrolled Higher Education or TAFE students.

Applications are now closed.

** Australian Disability & Indigenous People's Education Fund (ADIPEF)
The fund has been set up to assist indigenous and non-indigenous people with disability to participate in both formal and informal education programs through small grants.

The fund is looking to distribute small quarterly grants of up to $2,500 to assist people with disabilities to continue their learning.

Eligibility
People with disabilities of any age may apply for any assistance to help with both formal and informal education. While people may need assistance to complete the application, a letter in the person's own words tellling why they want to learn will be required.

Quarterly Deadlines for Applications
30 September, 31 December 2009, 31 March, 30 June 2010

To download an application form, click here.

** CHANCES Scholarships - Foundation Boroondara
CHANCES is a scholarship program aimed at providing opportunities and support for young people of demonstrated ability and promise and who, due to their financial situation, will be denied the opportunity to pursue their formal education, social, cultural or sporting goals.

Assistance is available in the areas of academic, creative and performing arts, cultural pursuits, and leadership programs.

Courses Eligible
Any Swinburne TAFE, Undergraduate or Postgraduate course provided you are a current Swinburne student either studying at the Hawthorn campus, or living in the City of Boroondara and under 25 years of age.

Value
Up to $2,500

Eligibility/Selection Criteria
To be eligible for assistance, candidates must live or study in Boroondara and meet the following criteria:

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a permanent humanitarian visa;
• Be from a financially/socially disadvantaged background;
• Have talent or potential in a specific area.
  
  Applications are now closed.

** Commonwealth Scholarships
The Federal Government has announced that from 1 January, 2010 the existing Commonwealth Scholarships : Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS), Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS), National Priority Scholarship (NPS), and National Accommodation Scholarship (NAS) will be replaced by two new Commonwealth Scholarships, which will be administered by Centrelink.

The legislation to introduce these new scholarships has not been approved by Parliament. The Government has indicated that it intends to bring its legislation back to Parliament early in 2010. Following the passage of legislation, these scholarships will be administered by Centrelink.

Students currently in receipt of Commonwealth Scholarships will continue to receive payment through the Universities as long as they meet the eligibility requirements of the scholarships.

For further information please refer to the following link: www.deewr.gov.au/YouthAllowance

	Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS)
	A one-off payment to assist Indigenous students to access undergraduate study, particularly those who have had to relocate from a rural or remote area to study. For commencing full-time undergraduate Indigenous students only. Students eligible for an IAS will also receive a CECS and if eligible a CAS. VTAC Applications for 2010 are now closed.

The Commonwealth has provided guidelines for the allocation of these scholarships but individual institutions determine their own selection and allocation processes. Search for Commonwealth Scholarships on the Swinburne Policies and Procedures database.

** Equity Scholarships for Final Year Undergraduates
For undergraduate students completing their final year of studies from a low socio-economic background. One off payment of $2,000 for a student in their final year of study, to assist with study costs.

VTAC applications for 2010 have now closed.
http://www.vtac.edu.au/

** Experience Swinburne Grants
The Experience Swinburne Grants are designed to assist students from rural areas of Victoria to overcome the cost of travelling to Melbourne to attend university Open Days. The Experience Swinburne Grants allow students from the country to attend Swinburne's Open Day on campus for next to no cost! Return cost of travel from home to Melbourne and lunch is provided under the Grant. The Grant is for students in Year 11 or Year 12 from a rural area of Victoria.

Applications for 2009 are now closed.

** Rural & Regional Equity Scholarships for 1st Year Undergraduates
For first year undergraduate students from a rural/regional and low socio-economic backgrounds. Value to be determined. To assist with study costs.

VTAC Applications for 2010 have now closed.
http://www.vtac.edu.au/

** Swinburne Alumni Rural & Regional Equity Scholarship
For a first year undergraduate student from a rural/regional and low socio-economic background. The Grant is awarded to an undergraduate with a link through their networks of friends, family or acquaintances to at least one Swinburne Alumni member. Value to be determined. To assist with study costs.

Not currently taking applications.

** Swinburne and Foundation Boroondara Scholarship
For a first year undergraduate student who can demonstrate financial disadvantage and is studying / residing in the City of Boroondara. The scholarship will provide a fee waiver for the duration of the student’s course at Swinburne provided satisfactory academic progress is maintained.

Not currently taking applications.

** Student Services Achievement Awards
For students who have completed at least one year of study at Swinburne and who can demonstrate that they have been able to overcome adversity in the face of the challenges that life has presented to them. The awards also recognise their resilience and capacity to overcome difficulties whilst continuing to meet their study commitments.
Value of $500.

Applications for 2010 will open later in the year.

** Unico Swinburne Equity Scholarship
Unico provides technical consulting, development, integration, testing and ongoing support for mission-critical systems that form the core of their customers' businesses. Unico has established the Unico Community Fund (UCF) to give the company and its staff the opportunity to help through donations of time, in-kind support and money.

The Unico Swinburne Equity Scholarship is for a student currently studying IT at Swinburne. The student must be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage.

Eligibility:
For a local undergraduate student, from a low socio-economic background who has successfully completed the first year of a three-year undergraduate program administered by the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies. Selected applicants will be required to undertake a panel interview with Unico.

Scholarship Value:
$10,000 (ie contribution towards living costs, textbooks and mentoring) over 2 years ($2,500 per semester).

Currently accepting applications. Closing date: 26 February 2010.
For further information and to download an application form http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships/schols-info.php?a=C&ID=94

Applications for 2009 are now closed.