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
Displaying scholarships for future, local students. Refine your search.
Swinburne scholarships
| Scholarships | Applications |
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| 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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| 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 |
| 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 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 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Swinburne Research Stipend Scholarships Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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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 |
| 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 |
| Claire Sorati Scholarship for Women 2026 The Claire Sorati Scholarship for Women aims to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake tertiary education in Science, Engineering or Information and Communication Technologies.
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Closed |
| Doreen Bryant Memorial Welcome Scholarship 2026 This scholarship supports a full time, first year student on a humanitarian or asylum-seeking visa studying any undergraduate course at Swinburne. It is valued at $10,000 per year for up to five (5) years.
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
External scholarships
| Scholarships | Applications |
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| Bria Joyce Scholarship Supporting Australian students from rural and regional areasto overcome transport barriers and access educational opportunities.
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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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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