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
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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(Closing soon 10 April 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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(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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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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Education Abroad Exchange Scholarships
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Research Training Program Stipend - RTPS
Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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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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Swinburne Research Stipend Scholarships
Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award
Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Tuition Fee Scholarship
For prospective international research students.
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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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External scholarships

Scholarships Applications
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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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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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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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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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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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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Bria Joyce Scholarship
Supporting Australian students from rural and regional areasto overcome transport barriers and access educational opportunities.
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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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China - China Scholarship Council
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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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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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Fulbright Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Senior or Distinguished Chair Scholarship Opportunities
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Hong Kong - Scholarship of Excellence
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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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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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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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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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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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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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TALENTIA Fellowship Program
Andalusian government postgraduate scholarships for students from Andalusia to study abroad at selected institutions.
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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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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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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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Vietnam - MOET-VIED Scholarships
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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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