Swinburne Staff and Community Scholarships Fund 2027

The Swinburne Staff and Community Scholarships Fund is generously funded by the broader Swinburne donor community and supports students who have experienced educational disadvantage.

In 2027, there are two scholarships available, one for a student commencing a vocational education (VE) course and one for a student commencing an undergraduate course (HE).

For the HE scholarship, preference will be given to students who have transitioned from a Swinburne vocational education course to an undergraduate course.

Applicants must be: 

• an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or Australian permanent resident with humanitarian visa.

Applicants must be: 

• be a commencing first year Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2027
• enrolled full-time in any vocational education (VE) or undergraduate course
• studying on-campus.

Applications will be assessed based on: 

• educational disadvantage
• previous study undertaken.

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:

• your passion and commitment to study
• how this scholarship will help you achieve your educational goals.

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.

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.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining any:

• community participation or service to the community
• extra-curricular activities
• sporting participation
• and/or leadership experience.

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.