Pratt Foundation Scholarship 2025

The Pratt Foundation Scholarship is offered to assist 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.

Single or double Business undergraduate course offered by Swinburne University of Technology

To be eligible for the Pratt Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a commencing first year Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2025
   • enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
3. Submit a personal statement (500 words) addressing sound academic ability with a strong potential to complete the degree within minimum time.
    
4. Provide evidence of financial hardship and/or personal hardship. Documents such as
   • personal statement
   • Centrelink statement
   • salary slips
5. Written Reference: Once applications have closed and shortlisting has been completed, all shortlisted applicants will be contacted to provide a personal written reference. This reference should be submitted within 5 days of request and can be written by a teacher, community leader, or employer.

The scholarship is valued at $5,000 for one year only, paid bi-annually.

Applicants must complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by 16 March 2025. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance when completing your application, please view the Scholarship Application Help Guide.

Fees and Scholarships Team, Student Administration.
scholarship@swin.edu.au