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 arts and social sciences students. Refine your search.
Swinburne scholarships
| Scholarships | Applications |
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| Centre for Social Impact Scholarship 2026 This scholarship provides fee support for individuals dedicated to making a positive difference in the world through undertaking the CSI Swinburne’s Graduate Certificate of Social Impact course or MBA (Social Impact).
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Open (Closing 1 February 2026) |
| 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.
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Open (Closing 27 February 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 15 March 2026) |
| 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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Open (Closing 15 March 2026) |
| Doreen Bryant Memorial Welcome Scholarship 2026 This scholarship supports a full time, first year student on a humanitarian or asylum-seeking visa studying any undergraduate course at Swinburne. It is valued at $10,000 per year for up to five (5) years.
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Open (Closing 15 March 2026) |
| Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarships 2026 This scholarship supports two first year students enrolled in any VET or undergraduate course living with a disability. It provides a tuition fee waiver of up to $10,000 per year for up to three (3) years and a payment of $5,000.
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Open (Closing 15 March 2026) |
| Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarship 2026 Freemasons Foundation Victoria is proud to be offering two scholarships to Swinburne University students valued at $7,500 each for one year who’ve made a positive impact in their community.
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Open (Closing 15 March 2026) |
| Jean Barry Scholarship for Women 2026 This scholarship supports women studying a Bachelor of Arts degree full time or part time and who are facing educational disadvantage. It is valued at up to $7,500 per year for two years.
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Open (Closing 15 March 2026) |
| Joan McPherson Welcome Scholarship 2026 The Joan McPherson Welcome Scholarship supports asylum seekers to pursue their studies and build a new life in Australia. This scholarship is valued at $7,000 for one year only.
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Open (Closing 15 March 2026) |
| Kath Watson Scholarship for Women 2026 The Kath Watson Foundation supports female students aged 25 years or older from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue and/or continue tertiary education and achieve their full academic potential by reducing the need to work.
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Open (Closing 15 March 2026) |
| Merna Mattsson Scholarship for Women in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities 2026 This scholarship supports female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to begin or continue their tertiary education in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. It is valued at $4,000 for one year.
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Open (Closing 15 March 2026) |
| Rosemary Simpson Scholarship 2026 The Rosemary Simpson Scholarship provides support to first and second year undergraduate students from rural and regional areas. Valued at $10,000 per year for up to five years, the scholarship is designed to ease financial pressure and reduce the
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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.
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Open (Closing 15 March 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 |
| 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 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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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 (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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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 |
| 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 |
| 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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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 |
| 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 |
External scholarships
| Scholarships | Applications |
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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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Open |
| Parcel Tracker Passion Project Scholarship Supports university students developing creative side projects—apps, tools, content, or ventures—with real-world impact and personal passion. Awards: $1,000 USD for winner; $500 USD each for two finalists.
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Open |