George Alexander Foundation Scholarship 2026

Any undergraduate course offered by Swinburne University of Technology.

To be eligible for the George Alexander Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident
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. Demonstrate need to reside away from home in order to undertake tertiary study
    
4. Achieved a minimum ATAR of 80.00 and provide ATAR certificate as evidence.
    
5. Provide evidence of community involvement using reference letters, certificate of participation, etc. Examples include:
   • extra-curricular service to the community
   • sporting participation, and/or
   • leadership qualities

Provide the following supporting documentation:

1. Download and complete the George Alexander Application Form.
2. Academic reference – from a person qualified to comment on your academic studies, preferably a subject coordinator from your secondary school and/or your school principal.
3. Character reference – from a current or past employer or a person competent to supply a character reference (for example, a person with whom you have undertaken community service, sporting or volunteer activities.
4. Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
5. ATAR certificate

Each scholarship is valued at $8,000 per year, paid bi-annually, for up to three years.

There are 7 scholarships available to be awarded. 

Applicants must complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by 27 February 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