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.

Applications are currently closed.

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