Stanley Liebich Memorial Scholarship 2026

Applications are open   Local and international students   Current students

The Stanley Liebich Memorial Scholarship was first established in December 1940, in memory of the late Stanley Ormond Crossley Liebich.

This scholarship supports a student from a disadvantaged background enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, who progressed from the Associate Degree in Engineering OR Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology.

This scholarship is valued at $7,500 for one year only.


Courses eligible

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and progressed from the Associate Degree in Engineering OR Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology.


Eligibility / selection criteria

To be eligible for the Stanley Liebich Memorial Scholarship, applicants must:

  1. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
    • Enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) commencing in Semester 1, 2026
    • Must have progressed from the Associate Degree in Engineering OR Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology prior to Bachelor of Engineering course.
    • Enrolled full time
    • Studying on-campus
  2. Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words to demonstrate educational disadvantage.
     
  3. 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


Value

The scholarship is valued at $7,500 for one year only, paid bi-annually.


How to apply

Applicants should complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by 15 March 2026.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance when completing your application, please view the Scholarships Application Help Guide.


Conditions

All scholarships offered by Swinburne are governed by a set of conditions. Please visit our Scholarship Conditions page for further information.


Contact

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