Key information

Benefit amount

$22,500 (total value for up to 3 years)

Eligible citizenship

Australian citizen, Permanent resident

Eligible student type

Current student, School leaver

Eligible level of study

Vocational Education (VE), Undergraduate

Study area

Engineering, Science
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Scholarships available

3

About the scholarship

Summary

The Pridmore Scholarships comprise three scholarships offered to female first year enrolled stdents in either Vocational Education and Training (VET) or Higher Education studying STEM.

Value
Yearly value, paid bi-annually [AUD]
$7,500
Total value for up to 3 years [AUD]
$22,500

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

Applicants must be: 

  • female
  • an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
Enrolment criteria

Applicants must be: 

  • a commencing first year Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2027
  • enrolled full-time in any vocational education or undergraduate course (including double degrees) offered by Swinburne in STEM:

    Science
    Technology
    Engineering
    Mathematics 
  • studying on-campus.
Selection criteria

There is no additional selection critieria.

Study areas

This scholarship is related to the following study areas:

  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Information Technology
Supporting documentation

Personal statement

Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words addressing:

  • interest in your chosen field of study
  • your career aspirations
  • how this scholarship would make a difference in your life.
Conditions

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

Check scholarship conditions

How to apply

Opening date
Friday 24 July 2026
Closing date
Saturday 31 October 2026
Complete application

Complete the online application form

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

Apply now

Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance when completing your application, please visit the scholarship application help guide.

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Scholarships and fees

scholarship@swinburne.edu.au

Application help guide

Check the help guide