SNXG Engineering Scholarships 2026

The SNXG (Swinburne Engineering Excellence Group) scholarships are generously funded by Technotia Laboratories and support high achieving students to excel in the field of engineering. These scholarship aim to provide a cohort of engineering students, at various stages in their studies, with support, encouragement and opportunities to engage in peer-to-peer mentoring as well as learning from industry experts to help develop talent and minds of future engineers.

Technotia Laboratories is a multidisciplinary group of scientists and engineers. Technotia Laboratories has developed a unique yet organic approach with which they build scientifically-based platforms, solve problems and, most importantly, learn about how to find them. As scientists, Technotia Laboratories are also committed to teaching and sharing their knowledge/approach with the next generation of young scientists by supporting the SNXG scholarship program at Swinburne University of Technology.

There are three scholarships in total on offer in 2026, one for a second year undergraduate, one for a third year undergraduate and one student undertaking a Masters degree.

The scholarship is valued as follows for one year only

• Second year student - $7,500
• Third year student - $7,500
• Masters student - $10,000

The following single and double degree Engineering courses at Swinburne University:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) 
• Master of Engineering 

To be eligible for a SNXG Engineering Scholarship applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
   • International Student (Conditions apply)**
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a second year, third year or Masters student at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2026
   • enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
   • distinction average or higher from previous year of study
3. Provide an academic transcript of previous year of study. 
    
4. Submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words or a short 2 minute video addressing:
   • your passion for engineering; and 
   • how the scholarship will assist you in achieving your career aspirations and contributing to a better world

The video should be uploaded to cloud based storage and a link provided in an MS Word or PDF document. Please ensure the video can be downloaded by anyone and provide any passwords if necessary.

       5. Provide a written reference from a teacher, community leader, or employer. Note: referees cannot be a family member or friend.

** International students with a Swinburne International Scholarship are not eligible to apply

The scholarship is valued as follows for one year only (paid bi-annually):

• Second year student - $7,500
• Third year student - $7,500
• Masters student - $10,000

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 Scholarship Application Help Guide.

Please note: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a panel interview.

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