Scholarships list
View our handy scholarship guide to assist you in gathering the documents you may require for your application.
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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| Greig Connell Memorial Scholarship This scholarship aims to support a female mechanical engineering student, in memory of Greig Connell, a former leader of engineering recruitment in Australia.
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Open (Closing soon 8 October 2023) |
| Swinburne Welcome Scholarship 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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Open (Closing soon 15 October 2023) |
| Ambassador Pete Peterson Scholarships This scholarship valued at USD$6,500 is available to current students at Swinburne Vietnam Alliance Programs' locations (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang) and seeking to travel to Swinburne Hawthorn (Melbourne)
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Open (Closing soon 22 October 2023) |
| Charlie Selman Sustainability Award 2023 The Charlie Selman Sustainability Award recognises an undergraduate student who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to sustainability, including social and environmental sustainability.
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Open (Closing soon 31 October 2023) |
| Giles Family Foundation Semester Exchange Grant 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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Open (Closing 30 November 2023) |
| NICA’s Indigenous Scholarship NICA’s Indigenous scholarships provides tuition fee assistance for an Aboriginal or Torres Islander student undertaking the Certificate IV in Circus Arts.
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Open (Closing 1 February 2024) |
| Adrian Di Marco Women in Software Development Scholarship Open to first year female students enrolled in an eligible undergraduate ICT course. Scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year for up to three years.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Apollo Fund - First in Family Scholarship for Business The First in Family Scholarship is awarded to a commencing Business student who is the "first in the family" to attend university and who has experienced disadvantage.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| CEVA Logistics Supply Chain Management Scholarship This scholarship is open to 3rd year undergraduate students majoring in Logistics and Supply Chain Management to the value of $7,000 per year for two years. There is also an opportunity for paid work experience with CEVA Logistics.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy Women in Engineering Scholarship CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy will be supporting a female electrical engineering student with this $30,000 scholarship.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Dr Tuan Luu Scholarship for Women This scholarship is to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue tertiary education and achieve their full academic potential.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarships This scholarship supports first year VET or Undergraduate students who live with disability and provides a tuition fee waiver up to $10,000 per year for up to 3 years and a payment of $5,000
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Ford Blue Oval Scholarship The Ford Blue Oval Scholarship aims to support a 2nd or 3rd year student studying the Bachelor of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| George Alexander Foundation Scholarship The Foundation was established in 1972 by George Alexander AM to offer talented undergraduate degree students access and opportunity to fulfil their potential.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| InfraBuild Steel Scholarship For undergraduate Engineering students majoring in at least one of Electrical and Electronic, Robotics and Mechatronics, Software or Mechanical .
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Joan McPherson Welcome Scholarship This scholarship is offered to full time students who currently hold either a Bridging Visa 'E' (V050), a Temporary Protection Visa (V785) or a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (V790).
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Joe Manders Scholarship for part-time students Open to part-time students studying an undergraduate Business course with at least 100 credit points completed. Scholarship is valued at $5,000 for one year.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Ju-Fen Scholarship This scholarship is open to 2nd or 3rd year Bachelor of Film and Televison students who have experienced financial hardship.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Len Bettess Memorial Scholarship SMEC has established the Len Bettess Memorial Scholarship, in honour of a wonderful former colleague and Swinburne Alumnus. This scholarship provides $5,000 and aims to support students with a passion for engineering.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Malcolm Styles Local Government Scholarship 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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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Pathways Access Scholarship The Pathways Access Scholarship is open to students who have completed a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in the year prior to commencing a full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Pio Iovenitti Engineering Excellence Scholarship The Pio Iovenitti Engineering Excellence Scholarship aims to support a student studying in the second year of a Master of Engineering Science Degree.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Pratt Foundation Scholarship This scholarship aims to assist 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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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Rotary Club of Camberwell Scholarship The Rotary Club of Camberwell is funding one scholarship valued at $5000 to an eligible first year VE or Higher Education Swinburne student commencing in 2024.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship Applicable to all apprenticeships including: Spoken and Written English, General Education for Adults, EAL (Access), EAL (Further Study), Access to Vocational Pathways
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Scholarship 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 2024.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Stanley Liebich Memorial Scholarship This scholarship supports a student from a disadvantaged financial background articulating from the Associate Degree in Engineering OR Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Swinburne Accounting Alumni Scholarship This scholarship is funded by Swinburne Accounting Alumni to provide an eligible undergraduate second year student an opportunity of a scholarship to continue their studies.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Swinburne Community Bank Leadership Scholarship The Swinburne Community Bank is supporting a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Nursing student to the value of $5,000 for one year.
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Violet Louise Bonner Postgraduate Scholarship for Women This scholarship aims to support a female postgraduate student studying Sciences, Engineering or Technology on campus or online
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Open (Closing 31 March 2024) |
| Access Scholarship for First Year Undergraduates (who have relocated from rural and regional areas) Students offered an Access Scholarship for First Year Undergraduates may undertake any undergraduate degree course at Swinburne.
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Open |
| Access Scholarship for Refugees This scholarship is offered to students in an undergraduate degree who may be currently or previously a permanent humanitarian visa holder.
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Open |
| Access Scholarship for Students who are Care Leavers from Australian State or Foster Care The Access Scholarship for Students who are Care Leavers from Australian State or Foster Care is open to any full-time student who is undertaking a undergraduate degree course at Swinburne.
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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 Commonwealth Scholarships (ICECS and ICAS) The Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (ICECS) aims to improve higher education access for Indigenous people, particularly those who need to relocate from regional and remote areas, through payments to assist with education costs.
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Open |
| Indigenous Student Laptop Scholarship Laptops available for Indigenous students completing an undergraduate, postgraduate course or Higher Degree by research.
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Open |
| Indigenous VET Transition Scholarship Scholarship available for current Swinburne Indigenous VET students transitioning into a Higher Education Undergraduate Degree.
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Open |
| MTC Indigenous Relocation Scholarship Scholarship available for commencing Indigenous Higher Education student not in receipt of or eligible for an ICAS scholarship or Relocation scholarship
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Open |
| MTC VET Indigenous Relocation Scholarship Scholarship available for Swinburne Indigenous VET students enrolled to commence a VET Diploma, including Unilink Diploma or Advanced Diploma course.
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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 |
| Research Training Program Stipend - RTPS Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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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 |
| Swinburne CPA Australia Member Scholarship The Swinburne CPA Australia Member Scholarship provides a course tuition fee discount for students who are current members of CPA Australia and are studying a postgraduate course in Financial Planning
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Open |
| Swinburne Financial Planning Association Member Scholarship This scholarship provides a course tuition fee discount for students who are current members of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and studying a postgraduate course in Financial Planning or selected stand-alone units.
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Open |
| Swinburne Indigenous Bursaries Established in 2020, the Swinburne Indigenous Bursaries support Swinburne Indigenous students to commence their education.
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Open |
| Swinburne Research Scholarships Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Open |
| Swinburne Student Emergency Fund The Student Emergency Fund enables students that have been impacted by significant hardship, emergencies or disasters to access financial support through a one-off grant.
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Open |
| Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Open |
| Tuition Fee Scholarship For prospective international research students.
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Open |
| Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship The Swinburne Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious award to study any Swinburne on-campus degree.
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Open |
| Yeap Scholarship The Yeap Scholarship offers a semester exchange at Swinburne's Sarawak campus to help develop a deeper understanding, engagement and appreciation of Asian cultures and opportunities.
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Open |
| Access Scholarship for First Year Undergraduates - Direct Applications Access Scholarships are funded by the Higher Education Participation & Partnerships Programme (HEPPP). HEPPP aims to ensure that students from low SES backgrounds have the opportunity to study at university.
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Closed |
| Asian Australian Foundation Scholarship - Postgraduate The Asian Australian Foundation Scholarship is open to students from a diverse cultural background, commencing their postgraduate study with AGSE at Swinburne, in Semester 1, 2023.
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Closed |
| Asian Australian Foundation Scholarship - Undergraduate The Asian Australian Foundation is offering two scholarships to Swinburne undergraduate students from diverse cultural backgrounds who have experienced disadvantage.
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Closed |
| carsales Foundation Women in STEM Scholarship This scholarship provides $7,500 to support a female student with demonstrated academic ability and desire to undertake undergraduate studies in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology.
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Closed |
| Claire Sorati Scholarship for Women This scholarship honours the memory of alumna Claire Sorati by supporting female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake tertiary education in engineering, information and communication technologies or science offered by Swinburne.
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Closed |
| Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarship The scholarship provides $5,000 to one first year commencing undergraduate student who has experienced financial disadvantage or difficulties.
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Closed |
| Inaugural Dean of Health Sciences, Professor Janet Hiller Scholarship 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 Design Scholarship The Indigenous Design Scholarship, sponsored by Indigi-Print Pty Ltd, aims to assist a VET or Higher Education design student to purchase IT hardware and software to support their study.
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Closed |
| Indigenous VET Bursary To provide a once off payment for Indigenous VET students who are experiencing financial hardship to assist with start-up costs.
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Closed |
| International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) Scholarship 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 in the Arts This scholarship was established to support female students studying in the Bachelor of Arts to undertake/continue tertiary education by reducing the need to work outside of study.
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Closed |
| Kath Watson Scholarship for Women This scholarship was established to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake and/or continue tertiary education and to achieve their full academic potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.
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Closed |
| Mandala Prize for Law The Mandala Prize, valued at $2000, is part of the Student Achievement awards for a Law student enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws course at Swinburne University who has overcome hardship to succeed.
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Closed |
| Merna Mattsson Scholarship for Women in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities This scholarship was established to support female students studying in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities to undertake or continue tertiary education by reducing the need to work outside of study.
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Closed |
| Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship 2023 This prestigious scholarship valued at $40,000 supports the next generation of leaders by helping promising young Australians to achieve their potential. It is open to a select cohort of students in their second year of study in 2023.
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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 |
| Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship - Aviation This scholarship assists a student with costs associated with their Aviation studies, enabling them to realise their passion for an Aviation career and full academic potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.
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Closed |
| Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship - Business This scholarship seeks to support undergraduate Business students with costs associated with their studies.
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Closed |
| SNXG Engineering Scholarships The SNXG (Swinburne Engineering Excellence Group) scholarships will support high achieving students to excel in the field of engineering. These scholarship are open to select Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering s
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Closed |
| Study and Living Support Grants This is a monetary grant to help with study and living expenses.
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Closed |
| The Swinburne Philanthropy and Social Impact Alumni Dr Christopher Baker Memorial Scholarship The Swinburne Philanthropy and Social Impact Alumni (SPSIA) name this scholarship in honour of the late Dr Christopher Baker and his significant contribution to the community and philanthropy and social investment sector.
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Closed |
| VET Digital Scholarship $1000 payment to support a student access IT equipment and/or services.
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Closed |
| Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship Program This scholarship is open to female students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Financial Planning or Finance in 2023.
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Closed |
External scholarships
| Scholarships | Applications |
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| 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 Scholarship 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 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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Open |
| 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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Open |
| Australian Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant This grant aims to encourage and support students enrolled full-time in a discipline which leads to a career in aged care, eg Nursing or Disability care. The grant is valued at $5,000.
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Open |
| Capstone Editing Grants & Scholarships Capstone Editing’s grants and scholarships aim to invest in the future of academia and reward academic excellence, while easing both the financial burden of study for students and the inequities experienced by academic women in the workplace
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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 |
| Doctoral Fellowships - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Government of Canada) |
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 |
| Free Nursing and Midwifery study - 2023 Government scholarships To help build a stronger workforce, from 2023 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 |
| 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. Each year the Foundation distributes over $400,000 in Scholarships, Awards and
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Open |
| Fulbright Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Senior or Distinguished Chair Scholarship Opportunities |
Open |
| Hong Kong - Scholarship of Excellence |
Open |
| Melbourne Legacy Education Grant Melbourne Legacy is offering an education grant opportunity for veterans and families of veterans looking to study. As part of this grant, families could be eligible for up to $3,000.
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Open |
| Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) Foundation Rural Scholarships Rural Scholarships are available to support individuals in NSW including the ACT, who demonstrate a passion for rural communities and commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of rural and regional NSW.
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Open |
| Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships (RRES) The Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program is intended to improve access to and completion of tertiary education courses for students commencing a new course of study from a regional or remote area in Australia.
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Open |
| Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarships Stantec offers a range of scholarships aimed at students studying in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths.
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Open |
| Swinburne University of Technology – Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC) Scholarship The Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships provide Malaysian students the opportunity to experience diverse cultures through sponsored education.
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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 |
| Teachers of STEM Initiative Scholarship for Indigenous students 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 |
| Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Did you finish Year 12 in 2021 and 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 |
| Vietnam - MOET-VIED Scholarships |
Open |
| Visaenvoy Scholarship Program This $5,000 scholarship is open to students studying undergraduate or postgraduate Law related courses at an Australian educational institution.The scholarship is merit-based and offered to students with outstanding academic records.
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Open |
| Education Endowment Fund (EEF) Scholarships 2023 - AusIMM AusIMM is the peak body for people working in the resources sector. AusIMM's undergraduate scholarships are valued at over $20,000 each in their first year of offer. Postgraduate scholarships are also offered.&l
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Closed |
| Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM Scholarship Program Applications for the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s (ATSE) Elevate: Boosting women in STEM scholarships commencing in 2024 are open - applications close 5:00pm (AEST) on 31 August 2023.
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Closed |
| Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM Scholarships Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM scholarship applications for undergraduate and postgraduate study at an Australian university are open until 30 September 2022.
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Closed |
| Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) Scholarship To catalyse the use of Additive Manufacturing or 3D printing in manufacturing, this scholarship is designed to encourage the next generation of manufacturers to engage with industry partners in an additive manufacturing research project.
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Closed |
| John Monash Scholarship 2023 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 |
| National Library of Australia Scholarships The National Library of Australia Summer Scholarships program (formerly known as the Summer Scholarships) supports PhD students who require access to the Library’s collections to assist their postgraduate research.
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Closed |
| New Colombo Plan Scholarship 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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Closed |
| Pakistan - The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Scholarship For international future research students from Pakistan.
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Closed |
| PCL Lawyers Legal Scholarship 2023 PCL Lawyers (Melbourne-based) are offering a law student in their penultimate or final year, a grant of $6,000 to assist them through the final stage of their degree.
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Closed |
| Quad Scholarship The Quad Fellowship is a scholarship program designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists across the Quad partner nations: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. Value is $50,000USD
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Closed |
| Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation is offering Postgraduate Scholarships to high-achieving students with leadership qualities who intend to complete a graduate program overseas. Applications close 31 March 202
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Closed |
| Rhodes Scholarships for Australia The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. Opens 1 July 2023.
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Closed |