Key information

Benefit amount

$3,000 (one-off payment)

Eligible citizenship

Australian citizen, Permanent resident
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Eligible student type

Current student

Eligible level of study

Vocational Education (VE), Undergraduate
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Study area

Aviation, Built Environment and Architecture
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Scholarships available

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About the scholarship

Summary

This scholarship was established by Swinburne and the City of Stonnington to commemorate the life and work of the late Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop, who was a resident of the City of Stonnington.

Value
One-off payment [AUD]
$3,000

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility
Applicants must be an:
  • Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or Australian permanent resident with humanitarian visa.
Enrolment criteria
Applicants must be:
  • a continuing Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2027
  • enrolled full-time in any Swinburne vocational education or higher education course.
  • enrolled in their final year at Swinburne and expecting to finish their course in 2027.
Selection criteria
Applications will be assessed based on:
  • involvement in comunity service
  • achievement of outstanding academic results in completed units
Study areas

This scholarship is related to the following study areas:

  • Aviation
  • Built Environment and Architecture
  • Business
  • Design
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Film and Television
  • Health
  • Law
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Trades and Apprenticeships
  • Games and Animation
  • Media and Communication
  • Information Technology
  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Supporting documentation

Statement of significance

Submit a statement of up to 500 words on the significance of the life of Sir Edward Weary Dunlop in respect of community service.

Community service

Provide evidence of current involvement in community affairs, which must have been continuous for a period of at least two years, this may include: 

  • local government sponsored voluntary activity
  • work for a recognised charitable organisation
  • service with youth community organisations such as Scouts, Girl Guides, etc.
  • service through community sponsored sporting activities
  • community service through such schemes as the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Conditions

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

How to apply

Opening date
Thursday 1 October 2026
Closing date
Sunday 14 March 2027
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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