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 "Academic merit" category. Refine your search.

Swinburne scholarships

Scholarships Applications
CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy Women in Engineering Scholarship 2026
CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy are supporting two female, second or third year undergraduate students majoring in electrical engineering. 
Open
(Closing soon 2 April 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.
Open
(Closing soon 2 April 2026)
Piers Fowler Flight Instructor Scholarship 2026
This scholarship is open to third year Aviation students undertaking Flight Instructor Rating Practicum (AVF80006). 
Open
(Closing soon 2 April 2026)
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. 
Open
(Closing soon 10 April 2026)
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.
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.
Open

External scholarships

Scholarships Applications
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.
Open
China - China Scholarship Council
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.
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.
Open
Vietnam - MOET-VIED Scholarships
Open