Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Business 2026

Sir Reginald Ansett gained qualifications as a knitting-machine mechanic at Swinburne (then Swinburne Technical College) in the early 1920s.

This scholarship will support a student commencing a full time undergraduate Business degree by helping ease some of their financial burden.

This scholarship is valued at up to $22,500 with $7,500 paid annually for up to three years.

Single or double degree undergraduate Business course offered by Swinburne University of Technology.

To be eligible for the Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship - Business, applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Resident with Humanitarian Visa
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a commencing first year Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2026
   • enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
   • studying on campus
3. Provide ATAR certificate or academic transcript of previous study
    
4. Provide a personal statement (500 words) demonstrating a passion for a career in your chosen field including:
   • self-introduction
   • summary of what you are studying
   • career aspirations
   • how this scholarship will make a difference in your life

5. 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

6. Provide a written reference from a teacher, community leader, or employer. Note: referees cannot be a family member or friend.

This scholarship is valued at $7,500 per year, for up to three years, paid bi-annually.

There are 2 scholarships available to be awarded.

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 Scholarship Application Help Guide.

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