Swinburne Community Bank Leadership Scholarship 2027

The Swinburne Community Bank Leadership Scholarship, funded by Community Bank Inner East, supports an undergraduate student in health or education who demonstrates leadership, community spirit, and volunteering.

Through financial assistance, it helps students focus on their studies and reach their potential. Community Bank Inner East, owned by local people, has contributed over $10 million in sponsorships and grants since 2003 to strengthen local communities.

Applicants must be:

• an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident.

Applicants must be:

• a continuing second year or above Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2027
• enrolled full time or part time in any of the following Swinburne undergraduate (single or double degree) courses:
  
  Bachelor of Nursing
  Bachelor of Education (Primary)
  Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
  Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
  Bachelor of Health Science
  Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
  Bachelor of Health Science (Professional)
  Bachelor of Nutrition
  Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
  Bachelor of Psychological Sciences
  Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology and Psychophysiology major)
  Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology and Forensic Science major)
  Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
  Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  
  
• studying on-campus.

Applicants will be assessed based on their: 

• volunteering/ leadership experience.

This scholarship is related to the following study areas:

Personal statement

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

• interest in your chosen career
• volunteering/ leadership experience in the community.

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 the previous year of study (an unofficial transcript is acceptable).

Curriculum vitae (CV)

Provide a copy of your curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages).

Written reference

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.