Giles Family Foundation Study Abroad Program 2025 (Travel in Semester 1, 2026)

The Giles Family Foundation Study Abroad Program has been established by Swinburne alum Michael H. Giles, who is passionate about supporting students eager to broaden their horizons through international study.

As a former recipient of a study abroad scholarship during his time at Swinburne, Michael understands first-hand the transformational impact that studying overseas can have. His own experience inspired him to create this opportunity for others.

If you've always dreamt of studying abroad but haven’t yet taken the plunge, now's your chance. You could be one of 5 students selected to receive $7,000 and embark on a life-changing semester of study overseas.

Any undergraduate (including Honours) or postgraduate degree at Swinburne University of Technology.

To be eligible for the Giles Family Foundation Study Abroad Program, applicants must, at the time of application:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • Australian citizen
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a continuing second year or above Swinburne student in 2026
   • enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
3. Be approved for an Overseas Semester Exchange in Semester 1, 2026 to any Swinburne partner university  
   • provide an offer letter from Swinburne Abroad for the Semester Exchange program
   • provide your offer letter from your host institution, if available. (Note: this can be supplied after the closing date)
4. Submit a video of up to 3 minutes addressing:
   • your motivation to study overseas
   • demonstrated commitment to community service
   • leadership potential
      
   • Upload your video to cloud based storage (google drive/one drive/drop box) and provide the link in a MS Word or PDF document. Ensure the video is downloadable by anyone and not access restricted
5. Provide a written reference from a teacher, community leader, or employer.
   Note: referees cannot be a family member or friend.

The scholarship is a $7,000 payment and can be used in conjunction with the OS HELP Loan.

There are five (5) scholarships available.

Please note: Funds will be released once proof of acceptance at your overseas host institution and confirmation from Swinburne Abroad is received. Please send a copy of your host institution acceptance to scholarship@swin.edu.au.

Applications are currently closed.

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