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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| Apollo Fund - First in Family Scholarship for Business 2026 The Apollo Fund - First in Family Scholarship for Business is awarded to a commencing business student who is the first in their family to pursue tertiary education and is experiencing educational disadvantage.
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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| Bruce McDonald Accountancy Alumni Scholarship 2026 This scholarship is funded by Swinburne Accounting Alumni to provide financial support to a second year undergraduate student with a passion for accounting who has faced educational disadvantage.
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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| Doreen Bryant Memorial Indigenous Scholarship 2026 This scholarship supports a full time, first year student of recognised Indigenous heritage studying any undergraduate course at Swinburne. It is valued at $10,000 per year for up to five (5) years.
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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| 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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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| 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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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| 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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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| 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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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| 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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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| 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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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| 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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Open (Closing soon 31 May 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 May 2026) |
| 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.
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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| 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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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| 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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Open (Closing soon 31 May 2026) |
| Giles Family Foundation Study Abroad Program 2026 (Travel in Semester 2, 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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Open (Closing 30 June 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 |
| Research Training Program Stipend - RTPS Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Closed (Reopened 7 September 2026) |
| 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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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 Research Stipend Scholarships Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Closed (Reopened 7 September 2026) |
| Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Closed (Reopened 7 September 2026) |
| 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 |
| 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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Open |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dr Eddy Dona Plastic Surgeon Scholarship Dr Eddy Dona in partnership with Bella Plastic Surgery Sydney award a $5,000 scholarship each year to support a dedicated medical student or a student looking to pursue a supporting role within the medical industry. Closes 1st March 2027.
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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 |