Peter and Vaclav Havlicek Chemistry Scholarship 2024

The Peter and Vaclav Havlicek Chemistry Scholarship honours the legacy of Peter Havlicek, a distinguished and much respected member of Swinburne’s Department of Chemistry and a pioneer in the use of microcomputers.

These generous scholarships support talented science students who have or are overcoming hardships.

Each year, the scholarships provide financial assistance to both undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing a qualification in Chemistry at Swinburne University, with scholarships of $10,000 awarded to successful applicants. 

Undergraduate or Postgraduate of Science degree (including Double Degrees) at Swinburne University with the following majors:

• Chemistry
• Biochemistry 

To be eligible for the The Peter and Vaclav Havlicek Chemistry and Biochemistry scholarship applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a commencing or continuing Swinburne student in 2024
   • enrolled full time or part time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
3. Submit a personal statement (500 words) addressing the following points:
   • a passion for the chosen field of study
   • long term plans in the chosen field of study 
   • benefits of the scholarship
4. Provide evidence of financial need or socio-economic disadvantage. Disadvantage(s) may include:
   • financial difficulty or low-socio economic status (Centrelink statement, payslips)
   • disability or medical condition
   • delay or interruption to career or studies because of family responsibilities or illness
   • relocation from a rural or regional area in order to undertake tertiary study
   • English as a second language
   • identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

The scholarships are valued as follows:

• Full-time students - $10,000 for one year only, paid bi-annually
• Part-time students - $5,000 for up to 2 years, paid bi-annually

There are 5 scholarships available. 

Application are closed. 

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