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
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Swinburne scholarships
| Scholarships | Applications |
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| Pathways Access Scholarship The Pathways Access Scholarship 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 soon 31 July 2024) |
| Inaugural Dean of Health Sciences, Professor Janet Hiller Scholarship The Inaugural Dean of Health Sciences, Professor Janet Hiller Scholarship is open to Swinburne Postgraduate students enrolled in the first year of Dietetics, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and have experienced disadvantage.
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Open (Closing 31 August 2024) |
| Patricia Stanley Bolch Scholarship This scholarship supports a student from a regional or rural area, who has experienced hardship and studying either a Vocational Education (VE) or Undergraduate course at Swinburne.
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Open (Closing 31 August 2024) |
| Steve Ashton Scholarship for the Architectural Profession (SASAP) This scholarship seeks to support career architects undertake professional development and pursue the business training they need to achieve their goals. Scholarships are valued up to $30,000.
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Open (Closing 31 August 2024) |
| Charlie Selman Sustainability Award 2024 The Charlie Selman Sustainability Award recognises any undergraduate student who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to sustainability, including social and environmental sustainability.
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Open (Closing 17 November 2024) |
| Access Scholarship for First Year Undergraduates (relocated from rural and regional areas) - VTAC Students offered an Access Scholarship for First Year Undergraduates may undertake any undergraduate degree course at Swinburne. Apply via VTAC.
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Open |
| Access Scholarship for Students who are Care Leavers from Australian State or Foster Care - VTAC The Access Scholarship for Students who are Care Leavers from Australian State or Foster Care is open to any full-time student who is undertaking a undergraduate degree course at Swinburne. Appy via VTAC website.
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Open |
| Care Leaver Bursary The Care Leaver Bursary aims to support students in Vocational Education programs who spent time in formal out-of-home care.
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Open |
| Education Abroad Exchange Scholarships |
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 Completions Scholarship for Postgraduate Students To support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander postgraduate students at Swinburne University with costs associated with finishing their postgraduate qualifications.
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Open |
| 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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Open |
| Indigenous Laptop Scholarship The Indigenous Laptop Scholarship provides Swinburne Indigenougs 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 Residential 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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Open |
| Indigenous RISE Scholarship (PG) This RISE (Realising Indigenous Success & Engagement) Scholarship (PG) is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled and studying any Postgraduate degree at Swinburne University.
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Open |
| Indigenous RISE Scholarship (UG) This RISE (Realising Indigenous Success & Engagement) Scholarship (UG) is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled and studying an undergraduate degree at Swinburne University.
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Open |
| 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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Open |
| Indigenous Technology and Engagement Scholarship To support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Swinburne University to purchase technical equipment (including laptops and MacBooks) or to access technology resources. Valued at $7,000 for one year.
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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 |
| Research Training Program Fees-Offset (Domestic) {formerly Research Training Scheme} Local students applying for a place in a higher degrees by research program will automatically be considered for an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset (Domestic) scholarship.
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Open |
| Research Training Program Stipend - RTPS Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Closed (Reopened 26 August 2024) |
| 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 |
| Swinburne CPA Australia Member Scholarship The Swinburne CPA Australia Member Scholarship provides a course tuition fee discount for students who are current members of CPA Australia and are studying a postgraduate course in Financial Planning
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Open |
| Swinburne Research Stipend Scholarships Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Closed (Reopened 26 August 2024) |
| Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award Awarded to students of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree in research.
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Closed (Reopened 26 August 2024) |
| Tuition Fee Scholarship For prospective international research students.
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Open |
| Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship The Swinburne Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious award to study any Swinburne on-campus degree.
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Open |
| Access Scholarship for Refugees - VTAC entry This scholarship is offered to students in an undergraduate degree who may be currently or previously a permanent humanitarian visa holder. Apply via VTAC.
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Closed |
| Ambassador Pete Peterson Scholarships This scholarship valued at USD$6,500 is available to current students at Swinburne Vietnam Alliance Programs' locations (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang) and seeking to travel to Swinburne Hawthorn (Melbourne)
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Closed |
| Bruce McDonald Accountancy Alumni Scholarship 2025 This scholarship is funded by Swinburne Accounting Alumni to provide an eligible undergraduate second year student an opportunity of a scholarship to continue their studies.
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Closed |
| Carsales Foundation Women in STEM Scholarship This scholarship provides $7,500 to support a female student with demonstrated academic ability and desire to undertake undergraduate studies in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology.
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Closed |
| CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy Women in Engineering Scholarship 2025 CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy will be supporting a female electrical engineering student with this $30,000 scholarship.
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Closed |
| Claire Sorati Scholarship for Women 2025 This scholarship honours the memory of alumna Claire Sorati by supporting female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake tertiary education in engineering, information and communication technologies or science offered by Swinburne.
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Closed |
| Dr Tuan Luu Scholarship for Women This scholarship is to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue tertiary education and achieve their full academic potential.
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Closed |
| Dylan Alcott Foundation Scholarships 2025 This scholarship supports first year VET or Undergraduate students who live with disability and provides a tuition fee waiver up to $10,000 per year for up to 3 years and a payment of $5,000
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Closed |
| Ford Blue Oval Scholarship 2025 The Ford Blue Oval Scholarship aims to support a 2nd or 3rd year student studying the Bachelor of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology.
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Closed |
| Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarship 2025 The scholarship provides $5,000 to one first year commencing undergraduate student who has experienced financial disadvantage or difficulties.
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Closed |
| George Alexander Foundation Scholarship 2025 The Foundation was established in 1972 by George Alexander AM to offer talented undergraduate degree students access and opportunity to fulfil their potential.
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Closed |
| Greig Connell Memorial Scholarship 2025 This scholarship supports a female Engineering student and is in memory of Greig Connell, a former leader of engineering recruitment in Australia.
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Closed |
| InfraBuild Steel Scholarship 2025 For undergraduate Engineering students majoring in at least one of Electrical and Electronic, Robotics and Mechatronics, Software or Mechanical .
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Closed |
| iPad grants |
Closed |
| Jean Barry Scholarship for Women 2025 This scholarship was established to support female students studying in the Bachelor of Arts to undertake/continue tertiary education by reducing the need to work outside of study.
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Closed |
| Joan McPherson Welcome Scholarship 2025 This scholarship is offered to full time students who currently hold the following Visas: Bridging 'E' (V050), a Temporary Protection (V785), Temporary Humanitarian Concern (V786) or Safe Haven Enterprise (V790).
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Closed |
| Joe Manders Scholarship for part-time students 2025 Open to part-time students studying an undergraduate Business course with at least 100 credit points completed. Scholarship is valued at $5,000 for one year.
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Closed |
| Ju-Fen Scholarship 2025 This scholarship is open to 2nd or 3rd year Bachelor of Film and Televison students who have experienced financial hardship.
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Closed |
| Judith Kinnear Student Travel Scholarship 2025 This scholarship aims to support a student enrolled in a postgraduate degree, either a Masters (by research) or PhD in the School of Science, Computing and Engineering Technologies or School of Engineering
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Closed |
| Kath Watson Scholarship for Women 2025 This scholarship was established to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake and/or continue tertiary education and to achieve their full academic potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.
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Closed |
| Laptop grants - Lenovo ThinkPad |
Closed |
| Len Bettess Memorial Scholarship 2025 SMEC has established the Len Bettess Memorial Scholarship, in honour of a wonderful former colleague and Swinburne Alumnus. This scholarship provides $5,000 and aims to support students with a passion for engineering.
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Closed |
| Malcolm Styles Local Government Scholarship This scholarship aims to support a regional or rural-based (preferably) engineering student studying in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) with an interest in local government.
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Closed |
| Mandala Prize for Law 2025 The Mandala Prize, valued at $2,000, is part of the Student Achievement awards for a Law student enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws course at Swinburne University who has overcome hardship to succeed.
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Closed |
| Merna Mattsson Scholarship for Women in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities 2025 This scholarship was established to support female students studying in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities to undertake or continue tertiary education by reducing the need to work outside of study.
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Closed |
| NICA’s Indigenous Scholarship NICA’s Indigenous scholarships provides tuition fee assistance for an Aboriginal or Torres Islander student undertaking the Certificate IV in Circus Arts.
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Closed |
| Piers Fowler Flight Instructor Scholarship This scholarship is open to third year Aviation students
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Closed |
| Pio Iovenitti Engineering Excellence Scholarship The Pio Iovenitti Engineering Excellence Scholarship aims to support a student studying in the second year of a Master of Engineering Science Degree.
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Closed |
| Pratt Foundation Scholarship 2025 This scholarship aims 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.
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Closed |
| Research Training Program Fee-Offset (International) {formerly International Postgraduate Research} The scholarship is awarded by the Commonwealth Government to attract high-quality overseas postgraduate students to support Australian research.
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Closed |
| Rosemary Simpson Scholarship 2025 The Rosemary Simpson Scholarship has been established by the Jolimont Foundation to assist Swinburne students from rural and regional areas to undertake and complete an undergraduate degree.
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Closed |
| Rotary Club of Camberwell Scholarship 2025 The Rotary Club of Camberwell is funding one scholarship valued at $5000 to an eligible first year VE or Higher Education Swinburne student commencing in 2024.
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Closed |
| Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship Applicable to all apprenticeships including: Spoken and Written English, General Education for Adults, EAL (Access), EAL (Further Study), Access to Vocational Pathways
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Closed |
| Siemens Healthineers Engineering Technology (Electrical) Scholarship 2025 This scholarship supports an Advanced Diploma Engineering Technology- Electrical (VE) student to the value of $7,500 for one year and an opportunity for paid work experience with Siemens Healthineers.
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Closed |
| Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Scholarship 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 2024.
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Closed |
| Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship - Business 2025 This scholarship seeks to support undergraduate Business students with costs associated with their studies.
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Closed |
| SNXG Engineering Scholarships 2025 The SNXG (Swinburne Engineering Excellence Group) scholarships support high achieving students to excel in the field of engineering. The scholarship are open to Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering students.
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Closed |
| Stanley Liebich Memorial Scholarship 2025 This scholarship supports a student from a disadvantaged financial background articulating from the Associate Degree in Engineering OR Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.
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Closed |
| Study and Living Support Grants This is a monetary grant to help with study and living expenses.
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Closed |
| Swinburne Community Bank Leadership Scholarship The Swinburne Community Bank is supporting a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Nursing student to the value of $5,000 for one year.
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Closed |
| Swinburne Staff and Community Scholarships Fund 2025 The Swinburne Staff and Community Scholarships Fund supports students who are commencing a Vocational Education (VE) course or an Undergraduate course at Swinburne University. The scholarships are valued up to $7,500.
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Closed |
| VET Digital Scholarship $500 payment to support a student access IT equipment and/or services.
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Closed |
| Violet Louise Bonner Postgraduate Scholarship for Women 2025 This scholarship supports a female Postgraduate student studying Sciences, Engineering or Technology on campus or online.
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Closed |
| Women in Finance and Economics Scholarship Program This scholarship is open to female students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Financial Planning or Finance in 2023.
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Closed |
External scholarships
| Scholarships | Applications |
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| 2025 Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM Scholarship Applications for the 2025 Elevate: Boosting women in STEM Scholarships are open - closing 5:00pm (AEST) 30 August 2024. Open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students who identify as female or non-binary.
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Open |
| 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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Open |
| Australia Awards Scholarship 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 |
| Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE Ltd) - Winter School Annual all-expenses-covered 5-day school hosted at ANSTO for final year undergraduate students
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Open |
| Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE Ltd) - WISE School Annual all-expenses-covered 4-day school hosted at ANSTO for first year female-identifying students
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Open |
| BizCover Women in IT Scholarship Eligibility requirementsThis scholarship contest is open to female final year undergraduate students who are currently completing the following or equivalent degrees:• Bachelor of Engineering• Bachelor
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Open |
| Capstone Editing Grants & Scholarships Capstone Editing’s grants and scholarships aim to invest in the future of academia and reward academic excellence, while easing both the financial burden of study for students and the inequities experienced by academic women in the workplace
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Open |
| Chilean Bicentennial Fund Scholarships Chilean students who wish to undertake a postgraduate degree in Australia are eligible to apply for a scholarship under the Chilean Bicentennial Fund.
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Open |
| China - China Scholarship Council |
Open |
| Doctoral Fellowships - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Government of Canada) |
Open |
| 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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Open |
| Free Nursing and Midwifery study - 2023 Government scholarships To help build a stronger workforce, from 2023 the Victorian Department of Health is offering scholarships and support to train and upskill the next generation of nurses and midwives.
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Open |
| Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarships for Tertiary and Secondary students Freemasons Foundation Victoria is committed to supporting the youth of Victoria. A major initiative is our annual Scholarships for Tertiary and Secondary students. Each year the Foundation distributes over $400,000 in Scholarships, Awards and
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Open |
| Fulbright Postgraduate, Postdoctoral, Senior or Distinguished Chair Scholarship Opportunities |
Open |
| Hong Kong - Scholarship of Excellence |
Open |
| Melbourne Legacy Education Grant Melbourne Legacy is offering an education grant opportunity for veterans and families of veterans looking to study. As part of this grant, families could be eligible for up to $3,000.
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Open |
| North Removals Scholarship As a leading Melbourne-based moving company, our dedication goes beyond providing relocation services. We offer a $3,000 scholarship to help alleviate some of the challenges associated with student relocation.
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Open |
| Rhodes Scholarships Program The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables students from around the world to study at Oxford University in the UK.
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Open |
| TALENTIA Fellowship Program Andalusian government postgraduate scholarships for students from Andalusia to study abroad at selected institutions.
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Open |
| Teachers of STEM Initiative Scholarship for Indigenous students 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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Open |
| Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Did you finish Year 12 in 2021 and 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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Open |
| The Jade Finance Scholarship Program The Jade Finance Scholarship is open to applications from full-time and part-time tertiary students who are currently enrolled in and completed 1 year of study at a recognised Australian tertiary institution or higher education provider.
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Open |
| Vietnam - MOET-VIED Scholarships |
Open |
| Western Chances Scholarship Program This scholarship is open to VET or HEd students facing financial hardship and located in the Victorian local government areas of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley or Wyndham.
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Open |
| Australian Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant This grant aims to encourage and support students enrolled full-time in a discipline which leads to a career in aged care, eg Nursing or Disability care. The grant is valued at $5,000.
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Closed |
| Bill Borthwick Student Scholarships 2024 VEAC has established annual scholarships for Honours, Masters or PhD tertiary students to assist in the costs of research relating to public land in Victoria, including terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments.
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Closed |
| Centre for Social Impact - 2024 Scholarships Each year, the Centre for Social Impact awards various scholarships to students studying Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master of Social Impact courses in 2024.
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Closed |
| Education Endowment Fund (EEF) Scholarships 2023 - AusIMM AusIMM is the peak body for people working in the resources sector. AusIMM's undergraduate scholarships are valued at over $20,000 each in their first year of offer. Postgraduate scholarships are also offered.&l
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Closed |
| Graduate Women Victoria Scholarship Program 2024 Graduate Women Victoria offers an annual program of scholarships and bursaries for women and non-binary/gender-diverse students enrolled in universities in Victoria.
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Closed |
| Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) Scholarship To catalyse the use of Additive Manufacturing or 3D printing in manufacturing, this scholarship is designed to encourage the next generation of manufacturers to engage with industry partners in an additive manufacturing research project.
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Closed |
| National Library of Australia Scholarships The National Library of Australia Summer Scholarships program (formerly known as the Summer Scholarships) supports PhD students who require access to the Library’s collections to assist their postgraduate research.
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Closed |
| Pakistan - The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Scholarship For international future research students from Pakistan.
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Closed |
| PCL Lawyers Legal Scholarship 2023 PCL Lawyers (Melbourne-based) are offering a law student in their penultimate or final year, a grant of $6,000 to assist them through the final stage of their degree.
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Closed |
| Quad Scholarship The Quad Fellowship is a scholarship program designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists across the Quad partner nations: Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. Value is $50,000USD
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Closed |
| Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarships The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation is offering Postgraduate Scholarships to high-achieving students with leadership qualities who intend to complete a graduate program overseas. Applications close 31 March 202
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Closed |
| Royal Flying Doctor Service - Give Them Wings Scholarship Program The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria supports students from regional and rural Victoria who are studying Nursing or an Allied health discipline through the Give Them Wings scholarship program. The scholarships are valued at $6000.
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Closed |
| Stantec Equity & Diversity Scholarships Stantec offers a range of scholarships aimed at students studying in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths.
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Closed |
| Swinburne University of Technology – Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC) Scholarship The Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships provide Malaysian students the opportunity to experience diverse cultures through sponsored education.
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Closed |
| Visaenvoy Scholarship Program This $5,000 scholarship is open to students studying undergraduate or postgraduate Law related courses at an Australian educational institution.The scholarship is merit-based and offered to students with outstanding academic records.
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Closed |