Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarship 2027

The Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarship supports two commencing undergraduate or VET students facing educational disadvantage who also contribute to their community.

Freemasons Foundation Victoria, trustee of two major charitable trusts, has awarded over $1.9 million in scholarships since 2014 to help Victorian youth achieve their education goals. Guided by values of character, charity, and generosity, the Foundation proudly partners with Swinburne to make higher education accessible.

Applicants must be:

• an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.

Applicants must be:

• a commencing first year Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2027
  (preference given to Year 12 school leavers)
• enrolled full-time in any Swinburne undergraduate degree or vocational education (VE) course
• studying on-campus or online.

Applications will be assessed based on educational disadvantage and community involvement.

This scholarship is related to the following study areas:

Personal statement

Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words addressing:

• interest in your chosen field of study
• your volunteering/leadership experience in the community
• how this scholarship would make a difference in your life.

Educational disadvantage

Provide evidence of educational disadvantage, which may fall under the categories listed below. To assist you, we’ve included a link to the VTAC website for further guidance on preparing your evidence:

• personal information and location
• financial hardship
• living with a disability or medical condition
• difficult family and life circumstances.

Community service

Provide evidence of community and/or leadership experience such as through volunteering, sports coaching or community service.

Written references
Provide a written reference from a teacher, community leader, or employer. Note: referees cannot be a family member or friend.

All scholarships offered by Swinburne are governed by a set of conditions. Please visit our scholarship conditions page for further information.
 

Submit the online application form with all supporting documentation by the closing date.