Key information

Benefit amount

Up to $5,000 (total value for up to 1 year) (Cash payment)

Eligible citizenship

Australian citizen

Eligible student type

School leaver, Current student

Eligible level of study

Vocational Education (VE), Undergraduate
+1 more

Study area

Aviation, Built Environment and Architecture
+15 more

About the scholarship

Summary

The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) from the Australian Government is a one off payment of up to $5,000. It’s to help eligible students with the cost of moving to study. This is for study after you’ve finished year 12 or equivalent.

To get the payment you must move from a regional or remote area for tertiary study.

Value
Total value (for up to one year), paid bi-annually [AUD]
$3,000 - $5,000

More benefits

The Tertiary Access Payment is a payment of $3,000 or $5,000. How much you can get depends on where your family home is located.

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

Visit the Australian Government's Tertiary Access Payment website for further information and to apply.

Enrolment criteria

Visit the Australian Government's Tertiary Access Payment website for further information and to apply.

Selection criteria

Visit the Australian Government's Tertiary Access Payment website for further information and to apply.

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
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 January 2026
Closing date
Thursday 31 December 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.

Browse similar scholarships

Browse similar scholarships

Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.

We encourage you to apply for multiple scholarships as you will be considered for other scholarships. 

Questions? We’re here to help!

We're here to help answer any of your questions about Swinburne's scholarships programs.

Scholarships and fees

Application help guide