Swinburne Research Catalyst Scholarship

The Swinburne Research Catalyst Scholarship is designed to support high-achieving students who are passionate about scientific research. Its key objectives are to:

• Encourage excellence in scientific research and innovation.
• Provide financial support to enable students to focus on their Honours studies.
• Foster the development of future leaders in science and technology.
• Strengthen Swinburne’s research community by attracting talented students.
• Promote impactful research aligned with real-world challenges.

Any of the following Undergraduate (Honors) courses offered by Swinburne University:

• Bachelor of Science Honours (BH-SC)
• Bachelor of Computer Science Honours (BH-CS)
• Bachelor of Health Science Honours (BH-HSC)

To be eligible for the Swinburne Research Catalyst Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Resident with Humanitarian Visa
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a commencing or continuing student at Swinburne in Semester 2, 2025
   • enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above).
   • studying on-campus
3. Achieved a Grade Point Average (GPA) to date of 2.5 or higher (Applications require an Academic Transcript to be provided). 
    
4. Submit a personal statement (500 words) addressing the following points:
   • Explain why you want to pursue Honours and how it fits into your academic or career goals.
   • Provide a summary of your proposed/intended Honours research project.
   • Reflect on how your research could contribute to science, society, or industry.
      
5. Have experienced financial and/or personal hardship which may have hindered access to education and provide evidence:
   
   Examples of financial hardship or low-socio economic status (but not limited to):

• Centrelink statement
• Payslips can be used if an explanation is provided in a personal statement

           Examples of personal hardship (but not limited to):

• Disability or medical condition (e.g. medical documents, letter from GP)
• Delay or interruption to career or studies because of family responsibilities or illness (e.g. explained in personal statement and/or medical evidence)
• Relocation from a rural or regional area in order to undertake tertiary study (e.g. explained in personal statement and/or lease agreement etc.)
• English as a second language (e.g. explained in personal statement and/or IELTS)
• Identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (e.g. explained in personal statement etc.)
• First in family to attend university (e.g. statutory declaration)

Each scholarship is valued at $2,000 for one year (paid bi-annually). There are multiple scholarships available to be awarded. 

Applicants should complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by 1 August 2025.

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