Swinburne University of Technology Scholarships

Postgraduate

Tuition Fee Scholarship is considered on a case-by-case basis. International students seeking a Tuition Fee Scholarship must seek support from their principal coordinating supervisor. If supported, the principal coordinating supervisor is required to complete an Application for Tuition Fee Scholarship justifying their grounds for support, which will then be subject to the approval of the Faculty and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development). Please note that additional requirements may be requested at the discretion of the Faculty.

Tuition Fee Scholarship is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition fee exemption for up to four years of a PhD and up to two years for a Masters

Undergraduate,Postgraduate

To be eligible for a Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship, you must:

• be a Year 12 student and commencing a Swinburne degree in the year after leaving school  
• achieve a minimum ATAR of 95.00
• meet the prerequisites of your chosen degree.

There is no need to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship†. As long as you preference a Swinburne degree and achieve an ATAR of 95 or higher you will automatically be offered a Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship and entry into the High Achievers Program. All eligible students will be contacted once Year 12 results are released in December (Victorian Year 12) and January (other states and IB).

The Scholarship is worth AUD $5000 per annum for the normal duration of your chosen degree and includes membership into the High Achievers Program, plus a one-off payment of AUD $2000 towards an international study experience.

Postgraduate

Courses eligible

The 'Australia-Israel PhD Research Scholarship' program aims at strengthening relations between Australia and Israel, by fostering innovation and academic exchange. The scheme will support a total of two Partnered PhD candidates starting their PhD in 2017. 

Eligibility/Selection Criteria:

To become and remain eligible for the Australia-Israel PhD research scholarship, a prospective candidate must:
• Have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in computer science, computer engineering or related discipline at a high level of achievement (75% or higher).
• Have good understanding of data management; some knowledge of statistics is preferred.
• Fulfill the PhD candidature entry requirements of both Swinburne University of Technology and Tel Aviv University including language proficiency.
• Not have previously held a postgraduate research scholarship from Swinburne University of Technology

Successful applicants will be required to:
• Enroll as a full time student in the PhD program of Swinburne University of Technology
• Spend 12 months at Tel Aviv University under joint supervision of Tel Aviv University and Swinburne University of Technology academics

Students can apply online.

A stipend of $30,000 p.a. for 3 years

Undergraduate

Applicants must:

1. be a holder of either a Bridging Visa 'E' (V050), a Temporary Protection Visa (V785) or a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (V790)
2. have submitted a course application through VTAC or directly to Swinburne
3. have submitted a scholarship application
4. be a commencing full time student in the year the scholarship is awarded. Part time enrolment will be considered under special circumstances
5. provide evidence of financial hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slips, Centrelink statement)
6. submit a personal statement (300 words) on your involvement in the community, and how you intend to contribute to your community and society in the future. This might include any volunteer work, and any demonstration of leadership potential you have accomplished in any setting including:

• school
• community
• any member group of the Refugee Council of Australia
• church
• youth groups
• sporting clubs etc.

If the course is longer than 12 months and you hold a Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) or a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) and lose your Special Benefit as a direct result of this enrolment at Swinburne, you may be eligible for AUD $7,500 per annum for the normal duration of your course. Part time students would receive this sum on a pro-rata basis.

Students can apply online. The completion of this online Swinburne Welcome Scholarship form is only one half of your application; you must also apply for a course at Swinburne; either directly or through VTAC.

All Welcome Scholarships comprise a full fee waiver.

Postgraduate

Eligibility / selection criteria

• Applicants must be connected to Andalusia by birth, residence, work, university or blood
• Agree to a four-year work commitment in or for Andalusia upon completion of the degree. 

Students must send the completed application form to Swinburne University of Technology, Swinburne International, PO Box 218, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia. They can also send through mail or in person. For further information, please visit university website.

Tuition fees; $1.500 EUR relocation allowance; Monthly stipend for living expenses, including housing and health insurance expenses based on local costs indices and university estimates; Travel costs.

Undergraduate

Applicants should have a first-class Honours or the equivalent in the humanities or social sciences (e.g. media and communications, anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, economics), demonstrated knowledge and interest in the topic area, and ability to work productively both independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team with researchers and industry partners.

For further information, please visit university website.

The scholarship is for three years and provides a stipend of AUD $25,000-AUD 30,000 p/a, with additional allowance for travel and research support.

Postgraduate

Eligibility / selection criteria

• First-class at honours or master level in computer science, software engineering or related disciplines. The candidates must have some research exposure during their studies.
• Fulfill the PhD candidature entry requirements of Swinburne
• Selection of candidates will depend on skills and the requirements of each project.

Students can apply through mail.

Stipend of around AUD $25,000 per annum (tax free) for 3.5 years

Postgraduate

Students must meet candidature requirements as set out in their proposed program.

Annual stipend AUD $26,682 (indexed) (2017 rate) for three years (with possible 6 month extension)

Undergraduate

• You must be eligible for a bachelor program (except the Bachelor of Aviation Piloting (Commercial Pilot License Fee))
• You must commence your bachelor program in 2018
• You must accept your scholarship offer within 4 weeks of offer date
• Students who hold a conditional offer must accept their offer immediately after meeting their condition

You must not be:

1. Currently enrolled at Swinburne, unless you are enrolled in ELICOS only
2. In receipt of another form of scholarship or reduced fee arrangement
3. In receipt of any credit transfers or exemptions

Standard course progression rules apply. Scholarships will cease for students who do not meet standard course progression requirements

Students will automatically be assessed for a scholarship when applying for an eligible program at Swinburne. There is no need for a separate application.

19,25,608 total value

Postgraduate

• Students must be eligible for an offer for a 2-year master by coursework programs
• Students must commence their eligible master program in 2018
• Students must accept the scholarship offer within 4 weeks of offer date, if the offer is unconditional
• Students who hold a conditional offer must accept their offer immediately after meeting their condition

You must not be:

1. a citizen or permanent resident of Australia
2. in receipt of another form of scholarship or reduced fee arrangement
3. in receipt of any credit transfers or exemptions

Standard course progression rules apply. Scholarships will cease for students who fail a unit of study

Students will automatically be assessed for a scholarship when applying for an eligible course at Swinburne. There is no need for a separate application.

9,62,804 total value

Undergraduate

• You must be eligible for a full packaged offer of Foundation Year and/or UniLink Diploma. Students with conditional offers are not eligible.
• You must commence Foundation Year or UniLink in February, June or October 2018.
• You must accept your scholarship offer within 4 weeks of offer date.

You must not be:

1. A citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia
2. Currently enrolled at Swinburne, unless you are enrolled in ELICOS only
3. In receipt of another form of scholarship or reduced fee arrangement

Standard course progression rules apply. Scholarships will cease for students who do not meet standard course progression requirements.

Students will automatically be assessed for a scholarship when applying for an eligible package at Swinburne. There is no need for a separate application.

2,53,370 total value

Postgraduate

• Students must be eligible for an offer for one of the selected master by coursework programs
• Students must commence their eligible master program in 2018
• Students must accept the scholarship offer within 4 weeks of offer date, if the offer is unconditional
• Students who hold a conditional offer must accept their offer immediately after meeting their condition

You must not be:

1. a citizen or permanent resident of Australia
2. in receipt of another form of scholarship or reduced fee arrangement
3. in receipt of any credit transfers or exemptions

Standard course progression rules apply. Scholarships will cease for students who fail a unit of study

Students will automatically be assessed for a scholarship when applying for an eligible course at Swinburne. There is no need for a separate application.

1,26,685 total value