Peter and Vaclav Havlicek Chemistry Scholarship 2026

The Peter and Vaclav Havlicek Chemistry Scholarship honours the legacy of the late 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 educational disadvantage.

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 per year for 3 years awarded to successful applicants. 

This scholarship is valued at up to $30,000 with $10,000 paid annually for up to three years.

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:
   • be 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 Semester 1, 2026
   • enrolled full time (part time will be considered) in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
3. Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words addressing:
   • a passion for the chosen field of study
   • long term plans in the chosen field of study 
   • how you will benefit from the scholarship

4. Provide evidence of educational disadvantage, which may fall under the categories listed below. To assist you, we’ve included a link to the VTAC website for further guidance on preparing your evidence.

   Personal information and location
   Financial hardship
   Living with a disability or medical condition
   Difficult family and life circumstances

The scholarships are valued as follows:

• Full-time students - $10,000 for up to 3 years, paid bi-annually.

There are up to 5 scholarships available. 

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 Help Guide.

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