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 students. Only showing scholarships in the "Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander" category. Refine your search.

Swinburne scholarships

Scholarships Applications
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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(Closing soon 2 April 2026)
Study and Living Support Grants
This is a monetary grant to help with study and living expenses.
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(Closing soon 2 April 2026)
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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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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AISA Foundation Scholarship Fund
This fund will provide tuition scholarships for tertiary students at government TAFEs or Universities to study a course which leads to a career in cyber security or digital privacy. 
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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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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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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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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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