Scholarships list
View our handy scholarship guide to assist you in gathering the documents you may require for your application.
Unsuccessful scholarship candidates may be considered for other scholarships.
Note: Swinburne International scholarships will not display below. Visit our Swinburne international scholarships page to find out more.
Scholarships list
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Swinburne scholarships
| Scholarships | Applications |
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| CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy Women in Engineering Scholarship 2026 CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy are supporting two female, second or third year undergraduate students majoring in electrical engineering.
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Open (Closing soon 31 March 2026) |
| NHP Women in Electrical Engineering Scholarship 2026 NHP Electrical Engineering Products is awarding one scholarship to a female student currently undertaking 3rd or 4th year undergraduate studies in electrical engineering. It is valued at $7,500 per year.
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Open (Closing soon 31 March 2026) |
| Siemens Healthineers Engineering Technology (Electrical) Scholarship 2026 This scholarship supports a student enrolled in either an eligible Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree or the Advanced Diploma Engineering Technology-Electrical (VE) to the value of $7,500 for one year.
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Open (Closing soon 31 March 2026) |
| Study and Living Support Grants This is a monetary grant to help with study and living expenses.
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Open (Closing soon 2 April 2026) |
| Swinburne Research Catalyst Scholarship The Swinburne Research Catalyst Scholarship is designed to support high-achieving students who are passionate about scientific research in the areas of Science and Computer Science.
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Open (Closing soon 10 April 2026) |
| Access Scholarships 2026 - VTAC Students offered an Access Scholarship for First Year Undergraduates may undertake any on-campus undergraduate degree course at Swinburne. Apply via VTAC.
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Open |
| Care Leaver Bursary The Care Leaver Bursary aims to support students in Vocational Education programs who spent time in formal out-of-home care.
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Open |
| Education Abroad Exchange Scholarships |
Open |
| Indigenous Accommodation Scholarship Full accommodation fees waived at Swinburne’s Hawthorn Campus for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, for each successfully enrolled year of study up to 4 years.
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Open |
| Indigenous Athlete Scholarship This scholarship is for Indigenous student who compete at a senior or junior sporting level and are not eligible for the Elite Athlete Program to help witht he cost of sports registeration/insurance.
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Open |
| Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships (ICECS and ICAS) The Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (ICECS and ICAS) aims to improve access to higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly those who need to relocate from regional and remote areas.
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Open |
| Indigenous Completions Scholarship for Postgraduate Students To support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate students at Swinburne University or Swinburne Online with costs associated with finishing their postgraduate qualifications.
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Open |
| Indigenous Financial Assistance Grant The Indigenous Financial Assistance Grant is available to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander students studying at Swinburne University in times of financial hardship or during an event of emergency.
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Open |
| Indigenous Laptop Scholarship The Indigenous Laptop Scholarship provides Swinburne Indigenous students with a Laptop to equip them the technology to help succeed in their chosen course.
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Open |
| Indigenous Postgraduate Research Scholarship This stipend scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in a Postgraduate Research course at Swinburne University to realise their potential and engage in their studies with success.
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Open |
| Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (Higher Education) This scholarship aims to support an Indigenous undergraduate or postgraduate student to assist with relocation costs or accommodation costs to begin or continue their degree with Swinburne.
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Open |
| Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (VET) The Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (VET) supports eligible Indigenous students enrolled to commence a Diploma (including Unilink) or Advanced Diploma with relocation and accommodation costs.
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Open |
| Indigenous RISE Scholarship (HE) This scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in a higher education (undergraduate or postgraduate) course at Swinburne University or Swinburne Online to realise their potential and engage in their studies&
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Open |
| Indigenous RISE Scholarship (VET) This RISE (Realising Indigenous Success & Engagement) Scholarship (VET) is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled and studying a Vocational Education course at Swinburne University.
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Open |
| Indigenous Technology and Engagement Scholarship The Indigenous Technology and Engagement Scholarship aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Swinburne University with access to specific technical, IT equipment or resources to remain engaged in their chosen co
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Open |
| Indigenous Transition Scholarship (VET) Indigenous Transition Scholarship (VET) is award to Swinburne Indigenous students who have successfully completed a Swinburne VET course.
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Open |
| Moondani Toombadool Centre HDR Scholarship for Indigenous Candidates The Moondani Toombadool Centre HDR Scholarships support Indigenous HDR candidates with up to $2,500 per scholaship as a one off payment.
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Open |
| Moondani Vocational Centre of Excellence Career Development Scholarship The Moondani Vocational Centre of Excellence (MVCE) Career Development Scholarship is designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals seeking to transition into new career pathways or enhance their professional skills through
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Open |
| New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program The New Colombo Plan Scholarship is an Australian Government program that supports Australian undergraduate students to undertake a semester of study, internship or mentorship in participating Indo-Pacific locations.
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Open |
| Research Training Program Fees-Offset (Domestic) {formerly Research Training Scheme} Local students applying for a place in a higher degrees by research program will automatically be considered for an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset (Domestic) scholarship.
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Open |
| Sustainable Consumption and Digital Media Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship based at the Swinburne University, Hawthorn campus, Melbourne, Australia, in conjunction with CSIRO.
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Open |
| Tuition Fee Scholarship For prospective international research students.
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Open |
| Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship 2026 The Swinburne Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious award to study any Swinburne on-campus degree. Just preference a Swinburne degree and achieve 95+ ATAR and you are automatically offered.
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Open |
| Centre for Social Impact Scholarship 2026 This scholarship provides fee support for individuals dedicated to making a positive difference in the world through undertaking the CSI Swinburne’s Graduate Certificate of Social Impact course or MBA with a Social Impact specialisation.
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Closed |
| Charlie Selman Sustainability Award 2025 The Charlie Selman Sustainability Award recognises any undergraduate student who demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, including social and environmental sustainability.
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Closed |
| Ethel Swinburne Society Scholarship in Nursing 2026 This scholarship is generously funded by members of the Ethel Swinburne Society to support undergraduate nursing students facing disadvantage. It is valued at $7,500 per annum for up to three years.
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Closed |
| Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarship 2026 Freemasons Foundation Victoria is proud to be offering two scholarships to Swinburne University students valued at $7,500 each for one year who’ve made a positive impact in their community.
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Closed |
| Giles Family Foundation Study Abroad Program 2025 (Travel in Semester 1, 2026) This travel grant provides recipients with $7,000 to help support living expenses while undertaking an overseas semester exchange to any Swinburne partner university.
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Closed |
| Inaugural Dean of Health Sciences, Professor Janet Hiller Scholarship 2025 The Inaugural Dean of Health Sciences, Professor Janet Hiller Scholarship is open to Swinburne Postgraduate students enrolled in the first year of Dietetics, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and have experienced disadvantage.
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Closed |
| Indigenous TAFE Educators Scholarship 2025 This scholarship supports indigenous students who are enrolled in the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and is valued at $3,500
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Closed |
| International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship 2026 IAWA is a non-profit association with members in 38 countries, representing 257 major companies and aviation authorities. IAWA is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the aviation and aerospace industries.
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Closed |
| Jean Barry Scholarship for Women 2026 This scholarship supports women studying a Bachelor of Arts degree full time or part time and who are facing educational disadvantage. It is valued at up to $7,500 per year for two years.
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Closed |
| Joan McPherson Welcome Scholarship 2026 The Joan McPherson Welcome Scholarship supports asylum seekers to pursue their studies and build a new life in Australia. This scholarship is valued at $7,000 for one year only.
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Closed |
| Joe Manders Scholarship for Part-time Students 2026 This scholarship supports part-time students studying an undergraduate degree in Business who demonstrate service to their community, sporting or leadership qualities. It is valued at $5,000 for one year only.
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Closed |
| Ju-Fen Scholarship 2026 The Ju-Fen Scholarship supports a second or third year Bachelor of Film and Televison student from a diverse background, who has experienced educational disadvantage.
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Closed |
| Judith Kinnear Student Travel Scholarship 2026 The Judith Kinnear Student Travel Scholarship, valued at $5,000, supports a postgraduate student in the School of Science, Computing & Emerging Technologies or the School of Engineering to undertake travel.
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Closed |
| Kath Watson Scholarship for Women 2026 The Kath Watson Foundation supports female students aged 25 years or older from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue and/or continue tertiary education and achieve their full academic potential by reducing the need to work.
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Closed |
| Malcolm Styles Local Government Scholarship 2026 This scholarship aims to support a regional or rural-based (preferably) engineering student studying in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) with an interest in local government.
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Closed |
| Mandala Prize for Law 2026 The Mandala Prize is part of the Student Achievement Awards for a Law student enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws at Swinburne University who has overcome hardship to succeed.
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Closed |
| Matthew Wong Scholarship, proudly funded by The PS Matthew Wong Legacy Trust 2026 The Matthew Wong Scholarship, proudly funded by The PS Matthew Wong Legacy Trust, valued at $7,500 p.a. for up to three years, supports students who’ve faced disadvantage and give back to their community.
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Closed |
| Medibank Next_Gen Scholarships 2025 These scholarships are generously funded by Medibank to support the academic success of international students studying any undergraduate or master’s degree offered by Swinburne. They are valued at $10,000 for one year.
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Closed |
| Merna Mattsson Scholarship for Women in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities 2026 This scholarship supports female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to begin or continue their tertiary education in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. It is valued at $4,000 for one year.
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Closed |
| Peter and Vaclav Havlicek Chemistry Scholarship 2026 This scholarship supports the next generation of talented students pursuing either an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Chemistry and who are overcoming educational disadvantage. They are valued at $10,000 per year for 3 years.&l
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Closed |
| Piers Fowler Flight Instructor Scholarship 2026 This scholarship is open to third year Aviation students undertaking Flight Instructor Rating Practicum (AVF80006).
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Closed |
| Pio and Marisa Iovenitti Memorial Engineering Excellence Scholarship 2026 The Pio and Marisa Iovenitti Memorial Engineering Scholarship supports a student studying in the second year of a Master of Engineering Science degree.
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Closed |
| Pratt Foundation Scholarship 2026 This scholarship supports a student with costs associated with their Business studies, enabling them to realise their passion for a business career, and full academic potential, by reducing the need to work outside of study.
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Closed |
| Pridmore Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026 These scholarships support first year female students enrolled in either Vocational Education and Training (VET) or Higher Education and studying STEM.
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Closed |
| Pridmore Women in STEM Vacation Research Scholarship 2026 In memory of the late Pridmores, this scholarship provides a female student with the unique opportunity to obtain experience in STEM-related research. The scholarships offer students the experience of working with Swinburne University researchers.
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Closed |
| Research Training Program Fee-Offset (International) {formerly International Postgraduate Research} The scholarship is awarded by the Commonwealth Government to attract high-quality overseas postgraduate students to support Australian research.
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Closed |
| Research Training Program Stipend - RTPS Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Closed |
| Rosemary Simpson Scholarship 2026 The Rosemary Simpson Scholarship provides support to first and second year undergraduate students from rural and regional areas. Valued at $10,000 per year for up to five years, the scholarship is designed to ease financial pressure and reduce the
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Closed |
| Rotary Club of Camberwell Scholarship 2026 The Rotary Club of Camberwell is funding one scholarship valued at $7,500 to an eligible first year VE or Higher Education Swinburne student commencing in 2026.
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Closed |
| Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship 2026 This scholarship supports a student undertaking an Apprenticeship or foundation program such as Spoken and Written English, General Education for Adults, EAL (Access), EAL (Further Study), Access to Vocational Pathways
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Closed |
| Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Scholarship 2026 This scholarship is open to higher education and vocational education students of Swinburne University who expect to finish their Certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor or honours degree in 2026.
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Closed |
| Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Aviation 2026 This scholarship supports students with costs associated with their aviation studies, enabling them to realise their passion for an aviation career and full academic potential. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 a year for up to 3 years.
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Closed |
| Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Business 2026 This scholarship supports a student commencing a full time undergraduate degree in Business by helping ease some of their financial burden. It is valued at $7,500 per year for up to 3 years.
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Closed |
| SNXG Engineering Scholarships 2026 The SNXG (Swinburne Engineering Excellence Group) scholarships 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 suppor
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Closed |
| Stanley Liebich Memorial Scholarship 2026 This scholarship supports a student from a disadvantaged background enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, who progressed from the Associate Degree in Engineering
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Closed |
| Stephen and Diane Fisher Engineering Scholarship 2026 This scholarship supports a commencing, full time undergraduate student, relocating from a rural/regional area within Victoria to study in their chosen discipline of engineering.
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Closed |
| Steve Ashton Scholarship for the Architectural Profession (SASAP) 2026 This scholarship seeks to support career architects undertake professional development and pursue the business training they need to achieve their goals. Scholarships are valued up to $30,000.
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Closed |
| Swinburne Community Bank Leadership Scholarship 2026 The Swinburne Community Bank Leadership Scholarship supports a Swinburne undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in health or education who embodies the values of leadership, community spirit, and volunteering.
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Closed |
| Swinburne Research Stipend Scholarships Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Closed |
| Swinburne Staff and Community Scholarships Fund 2026 The Swinburne Staff and Community Scholarships Fund is generously funded by the broader Swinburne donor community and supports vocational education and undergraduate students who have experienced educational disadvantage.
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Closed |
| Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Closed |
| Swinburne Welcome Scholarships 2026 Swinburne Welcome Scholarships provide opportunities for holders of Bridging Visa ‘E’ (BVE’s) (subclass V050), Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) (subclass V785) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV) (subclass V790) and Tempo
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Closed |
| The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship 2026 These scholarships are made available by The George Alexander Foundation for commencing bachelor degree students relocating from rural or regional areas, with academic and leadership ability, and an interest in community involvement.
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Closed |
| Violet Louise Bonner Postgraduate Scholarship for Women 2026 The scholarship supports female postgraduate students to complete their studies in the sciences, particularly where their research aims to translate into innovative products or processes to assist the community.
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Closed |
| Yeap Scholarship 2026 The Yeap Scholarship supports a student to participate in a semester exchange to study at Swinburne's Sarawak campus. It is valued at $10,000.
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Closed |
External scholarships
| Scholarships | Applications |
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| Aboriginal Pathways Scholarships Program - Early Childhood These scholarships are available for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to become an early childhood teacher or educator, including those looking to upskill and those already studying.
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Open |
| AISA Foundation Scholarship Fund This fund will provide tuition scholarships for tertiary students at government TAFEs or Universities to study a course which leads to a career in cyber security or digital privacy.
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Open |
| American Australian Association Graduate, Veteran & Arts Scholarships American Australian Association (AAA) scholarships and grants provide support to the next generation of American, Native American, Australian and Indigenous Australian individuals to undertake transformational educational study, research and artis
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Open |
| Australia Awards Scholarships Australia Awards Scholarships aim to contribute to the long-term development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.
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Open |
| Australian Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant Open to domestic students enrolled in a discipline related to Aged Care. The value of this Grant is AUD $5,000 (total amount). This amount is paid as a one-off payment to the Winner.
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Open |
| BizCover Women in IT Scholarship This scholarship contest is open to female final year undergraduate students who are currently completing select STEM degrees.
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Open |
| Breakthrough Victoria Fellowship Program Breakthrough Fellowship program is a pioneering initiative designed to ignite research entrepreneurship across Victoria addressing critical market gaps and aims to cultivate the next generation of startup founders from Victoria.
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Open |
| Bria Joyce Scholarship Supporting Australian students from rural and regional areasto overcome transport barriers and access educational opportunities.
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Open |
| Chilean Bicentennial Fund Scholarships Chilean students who wish to undertake a postgraduate degree in Australia are eligible to apply for a scholarship under the Chilean Bicentennial Fund.
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Open |
| China - China Scholarship Council |
Open |
| Early childhood scholarships (Victorian Government) and incentives program Financial support in the form of scholarships and employment incentives are available for people looking for a rewarding career in the early childhood sector.
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Open |
| Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarships for Tertiary and Secondary students Freemasons Foundation Victoria is committed to supporting the youth of Victoria. A major initiative is our annual Scholarships for Tertiary and Secondary students.
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Open |
| Fulbright Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Senior or Distinguished Chair Scholarship Opportunities |
Open |
| Hong Kong - Scholarship of Excellence |
Open |
| Indigenous students - Teachers of STEM Initiative Scholarship The Stronger Smarter Institute’s Teachers of Stem Initiative(ToSI) is a scholarship that is focussed on supporting graduate students as well as current teachers who are looking to expand their qualifications to include STEM subjects.
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Open |
| Jade Finance Academic Scholarship 2026 This scholarship is open for applications from full-time and part-time tertiary students who are currently enrolled and completed 1 year of study at a recognised Australian higher education provider. Valued at $5,000.
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Open |
| North Removals Scholarship As a leading Melbourne-based moving company, our dedication goes beyond providing relocation services. We offer a $3,000 scholarship to help alleviate some of the challenges associated with student relocation.
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Open |
| Nursing and Midwifery study - Government scholarships To help build a stronger workforce, the Victorian Department of Health is offering scholarships and support to train and upskill the next generation of nurses and midwives.
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Open |
| Regional Disability Worker Scholarships program. These scholarships will help regional students studying disability support work to become qualified and start exciting careers.Through the program, payments of $3,500 will be available to eligible students to support them as they complete t
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Open |
| Rhodes Scholarships Program The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables students from around the world to study at Oxford University in the UK.
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Open |
| TALENTIA Fellowship Program Andalusian government postgraduate scholarships for students from Andalusia to study abroad at selected institutions.
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Open |
| Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Did you finish Year 12 and are considering a move from regional or remote Australia to continue your studies? You might be eligible for a payment starting from $3,000 up to $5,000 from the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP).
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Open |
| The Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholarship This scholarship It’s designed to help those who have overcome financial constraints and often a challenging home life to become excellent academic performers, with a genuine commitment to living life to its fullest.
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Open |
| The Mary Jane Lewis Scholarship 2026 This scholarship provides equity and merit-based scholarships ($10,000/year for 3 years) to young women who may not otherwise access university.
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Open |
| Vietnam - MOET-VIED Scholarships |
Open |
| Western Chances Scholarship Program This scholarship is open to VET or HEd students facing financial hardship and located in the Victorian local government areas of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley or Wyndham.
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Open |
| 2027 Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM Program Applications for the 2026 Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM Program are open to Undergrad and Postgrad students who identify as a woman or non-binary person.
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Closed |
| Aboriginal nursing and midwifery scholarships and cadetships 2026 These programs provide targeted support and financial assistance to Aboriginal people undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate nursing and midwifery studies.
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Closed |
| Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE Ltd) - Winter School Annual all-expenses-covered 5-day school hosted at ANSTO for final year undergraduate students
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Closed |
| Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE Ltd) - WISE School Annual all-expenses-covered 4-day school hosted at ANSTO for first year female-identifying students
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Closed |
| Australian Submarine Scholarship Program 2026 The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship Program (“Propel”) will award up to 3,000 undergraduate scholarships to students studying STEM degrees.
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Closed |
| Bendigo Bank Scholarships 2026 Bendigo Bank offers scholarships for Regional and Rural, Agribusiness and Agricultural, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. These scholarships are valued at up to $6,500 for up to 2 years.
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Closed |
| John Monash Scholarship The John Monash Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with postgraduate study at the world’s best universities.
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Closed |
| NAFEA Equity Rural Placement Scholarships Supports students from low socio-economic undertaking WIL placements in rural or remote locations. It also supports low socio-economic students residing in rural and remote areas to undertake WIL placements in metropolitian locations
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Closed |
| NAFEA Indigenous Rural Placement Scholarships A dedicated scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking WIL placements in rural or remote communities. This program aims to strengthen Indigenous participation in WIL and support culturally safe learning experiences.
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Closed |
| Parcel Tracker Passion Project Scholarship Supports university students developing creative side projects—apps, tools, content, or ventures—with real-world impact and personal passion. Awards: $1,000 USD for winner; $500 USD each for two finalists.
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Closed |
| RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship aim to assist students in regional areas who often have to relocate in order to study, leaving behind the support of family and friends and feel torn between their education and their obligations.
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Closed |
| The VisaEnvoy scholarship This scholarship is for students of all levels diploma and above, research and professional development courses at an Australian educational institution in the are of Law related courses. Students received a $4,000 scholarship payment, with $1,000
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Closed |