Swinburne Student Achievement Awards (Vocational Education)

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The Swinburne Student Achievement Awards (Vocational Education) recognise students who have experienced significant personal hardship or adversity and have persevered with their studies.

There are a limited number of awards available, and successful applicants receive $1000 each.

These awards are offered by Swinburne Student Equity and AccessAbility Services. They are funded through generous donations made to the university.

Courses eligible

Vocational Education courses ONLY.

Eligibility / selection criteria

As a result of COVID-19 and the impact on our student population, we anticipate a large response to these awards. Please consider this before applying and ensure that you can satisfy ALL criteria before submitting your application.

To be eligible for this award, you must:

  • be currently enrolled at Swinburne (in any Vocational Education course, including Foundation, Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanceed Diploma courses);
  • have evidence of low Socio-economic status* (either you or your caregiver/parent);
  • have passed at least one semester of study at Swinburne;
  • have overcome a significant personal hardship or adversity AND managed to persevere with your studies.
    • examples of significant hardship are: a disability, health issues, family issues, or an unexpected event.

All domestic Vocational Education students are encouraged to apply, including those:

  • living with a disability;
  • students studying full-time or part-time; and
  • studying with Swinburne Online

If you have already received this award or a Student Services Achievement Award you are not eligible to apply.

*Examples of low socio-economic status include:

  • Relocated from rural/regional area for study
  • In receipt of centrelink benefits (this can include parent/caregiver or spouse)
  • First in family to study at University
  • Identify as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander

Value

Each award is valued at $1000.

How to apply

Applications are currently closed.

Contact

Scholarships and Orientation, Student Administration and Library Services

scholarship@swin.edu.au