Key information

Benefit amount

$7,500 - $10,000 (total value for up to 1 year)

Eligible citizenship

Australian citizen, Permanent resident
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Eligible student type

Current student

Eligible level of study

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Study area

Engineering

Scholarships available

3

About the scholarship

Summary

The SNXG (Swinburne Engineering Excellence Group) scholarships, funded by Technotia Laboratories, support high-achieving engineering students at different study stages.

The program fosters peer mentoring, industry engagement, and professional growth to develop future engineering leaders.

Technotia, a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, is committed to sharing knowledge and nurturing talent through this initiative.

Three scholarships are offered: one each for second-year, third-year, and master’s students.

Value
Total value (for up to one year), paid bi-annually [AUD]
$7,500 - $10,000

Value details

  • Second year student: $7,500 (paid bi-annually for one year only)
  • Third year student: $7,500 (paid bi-annually for one year only)
  • Masters student: $10,000 (paid bi-annually for one year only)

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

Applicants must be: 

  • an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or International student (must not hold a Swinburne International Scholarship)

 

Enrolment criteria

Applicants must: 

  • be a second year, third year or masters student at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2027
  • be enrolled full-time in one of the following courses:

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional)
    Master of Engineering   
  • have a distinction average, or higher, from the previous year of study.
Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

  • personal statement
  • previous study undertaken.
Study areas

This scholarship is related to the following study areas:

  • Engineering
Supporting documentation

Personal statement

Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words or a short 2 minute video addressing:

  • your passion for engineering, and
  • how the scholarship will assist you in achieving your career aspirations and contributing to a better world.

Please upload your video to an accessible media source and provide the link in a Word or PDF document. Ensure the video is downloadable and accessible to anyone with the link.

Academic transcript

Provide an academic transcript of previous year of study.

Written reference

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

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
Monday 10 August 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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