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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| 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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Open (Closing soon 31 July 2026) |
| Access Scholarship for Pathways Students 2026 Access Scholarship for Pathways students 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 soon 9 August 2026) |
| Andrew Patterson Mathematics Scholarship 2026 This scholarship provides financial support to a first-year, full-time, undergraduate student with an interest in mathematics.
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Open (Closing 31 August 2026) |
| Inaugural Dean of Health Sciences, Professor Janet Hiller Scholarship 2026 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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Open (Closing 31 August 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 witth the cost of sports registration/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 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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| 2027 Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM Program Applications for the 2027 Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM Program are open to domestic undergraduate and postgraduate students who identify as a woman or non-binary person.
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Open |
| 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 |
| 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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Open |
| Real Futures Grant This scholarships is designed to help encourage the best people into the healthcare, business and finance industries by providing the Real Futures Grant ($5,000 payment). Submissions close 1 October, 2026.
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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 |
| Tertiary Scholarship Fund This scholarship recognises Victorian tertiary students (2nd year or above) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and community contribution.
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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 |