Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship 2027

The Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship supports students pursuing an Apprenticeship or Vocational foundation program, consistent with Sheila’s deeply held commitment to accessible, high-quality vocational education.

Applicant must be:

• an Australian citizen,  Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

Applicant must be:

• a continuing Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2027
• enrolled full time in an apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship course offered by Swinburne in one of the following areas:
  
  Plumbing
  Carpentry
  Engineering (mechanical and fabrication)
  Electrotechnology
  Electrician
  Building and construction (bricklaying)
  Spoken and written English
  English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Access)
  English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Further Study)
  General education for adults

Applications will be assessed based on educational disadvantage.

This scholarship is related to the following study areas:

Personal statement

Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words addressing:

• a passion for the chosen field of study
• long term plans in the chosen field of study
• how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.

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.

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.