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
George Alexander Foundation Scholarship 2026
These scholarships are made available by The George Alexander Foundation for commencing bachelor degree students relocating from rural or regional areas, with academic and leadership ability, and an interest in community involvement.
Open
(Closing 27 February 2026)
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 15 March 2026)
Claire Sorati Scholarship for Women 2026
The Claire Sorati Scholarship for Women aims to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake tertiary education in Science, Engineering or Information and Communication Technologies.
Open
(Closing 15 March 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 15 March 2026)
Mandala Prize for Law 2026
The Mandala Prize is part of the Student Achievement Awards for a Law student enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws at Swinburne University who has overcome hardship to succeed.
Open
(Closing 15 March 2026)
Pio and Marisa Iovenitti Memorial Engineering Excellence Scholarship 2026
The Pio and Marisa Iovenitti Memorial Engineering Scholarship supports a student studying in the second year of a Master of Engineering Science degree.
Open
(Closing 15 March 2026)
Pratt Foundation Scholarship 2026
This scholarship supports a student with costs associated with their Business studies, enabling them to realise their passion for a business career, and full academic potential, by reducing the need to work outside of study.
Open
(Closing 15 March 2026)
Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Scholarship 2026
This scholarship is open to higher education and vocational education students of Swinburne University who expect to finish their Certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor or honours degree in 2026. 
Open
(Closing 15 March 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.
Open
(Closing 15 March 2026)
Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Business 2026
This scholarship supports a student commencing a full time undergraduate degree in Business by helping ease some of their financial burden. It is valued at $7,500 per year for up to 3 years.
Open
(Closing 15 March 2026)
SNXG Engineering Scholarships 2026
The SNXG (Swinburne Engineering Excellence Group) scholarships support high achieving students to excel in the field of engineering. These scholarship aim to provide a cohort of engineering students, at various stages in their studies, with suppor
Open
(Closing 15 March 2026)
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.
Open
(Closing 15 March 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