Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship 2026

The Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship supports students enrolled in an Apprenticeship or Vocational foundation program, consistent with Sheila’s deeply held commitment to accessible, high-quality vocational education.

This scholarship is valued at $2,000 for one year only.

Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship courses offered by Swinburne University of Technology in the following areas:

• Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship courses:
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
  • Engineering (mechanical and fabrication)
  • Electrotechnology
  • Electrician
  • Building and construction (bricklaying)
• Spoken and written English
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Access)
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Further Study)
• General education for adults

To be eligible for the Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a continuing Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2026
   • enrolled full time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
3. Submit a personal statement (500 words) addressing:
   • an interest for your chosen field of study
   • long term plans in your chosen field of study 
   • how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals
4. 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

This scholarship is valued at $2,000 (one-off payment)

Applications are currently closed.

Fees and Scholarships Team, Student Administration.
scholarship@swin.edu.au