Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarship 2026

The Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarships aim to support access to higher education for undergraduate students facing educational disadvantage and who contribute to their community. Freemasons Foundation Victoria is the trustee of two major charitable trusts with the vision to contribute to a better Victoria through charitable support and community involvement.

Since November 2014, Freemasons Foundation Victoria has assisted the youth of Victoria to achieve their educational goals by awarding over $1.9m in scholarships and awards. For Freemasons, greatness in life is measured by deed, character, charity, trust and the positive effect one leaves on this world through generosity of spirit.

Freemasons Foundation Victoria is proud to support the students at Swinburne University to achieve their education goals.

Freemasons Foundation Victoria is offering two scholarships valued at $7,500 each for one year. 

Any undergraduate degree or vocational education course offered by Swinburne University of Technology.

To be eligible for the Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident.
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a first year commencing Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2026. (Preference given to Year 12 school leavers)
   • enrolled full-time in any undergraduate degree or vocational education course offered by Swinburne University of Technology
   • studying on-campus or online
3. Demonstrated community/leadership experience such as through volunteering, sports coaching and/or community service
    
4. Submit a personal statement (500 words) addressing the following points:
   • interest in your chosen field of study
   • your volunteering/leadership experience in the community
   • how this scholarship would 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 for one year only, paid bi-annually.

There are two (2) scholarships available in 2026.

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.

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