Key information

Benefit amount

10000 Paid bi-annually each year, over 2 years

Eligible citizenship

Australian citizen, Permanent resident
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Eligible student type

Current student

Eligible level of study

Undergraduate

Study area

Business

Scholarships available

8+

About the scholarship

Summary

This scholarship is funded by Swinburne Accounting Alumni to provide financial support to an eligible undergraduate second year student to continue their studies.

Value
Paid bi-annually each year, over 2 years
10000
TVT
$579-$598
Fee waiver - title
90%

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Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

Meet the following criteria:

  • Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Resident with Humanitarian Visa.
Enrolment criteria

Meet the following enrolment criteria:

  • be a continuing second year student in Semester 1, 2025
  • enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
Selection criteria

Have experienced financial and/or personal hardship which may have hindered access to education and provide evidence:

  • Examples of financial hardship or low-socio economic status (but not limited to):
    • Centrelink statement
    • Payslips can be used if an explanation is provided in a personal statement
  • Examples of personal hardship (but not limited to):
    • disability or medical condition (e.g. medical documents, letter from GP)
    • delay or interruption to career or studies because of family responsibilities or illness (e.g. explained in personal statement and/or medical evidence)
    • relocation from a rural or regional area in order to undertake tertiary study (e.g. explained in personal statement and/or lease agreement etc.)
    • English as a second language (e.g. explained in personal statement and/or IELTS)
    • identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (e.g. explained in personal statement etc.)
    • First in family to attend university (e.g. statutory declaration)
Study areas

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  • Business
Supporting documentation
Conditions

All scholarships offered by Swinburne are governed by a set of conditions. please visit our scholarship conditions page for further information.

How to apply

Closing date
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Complete application

Complete the online application form

Submit the online application form with all supporting documentation by the closing date.

Apply now

Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance when completing your application, please visit the scholarship application help guide.

  • “The scholarship is both a recognition of my achievements and an encouragement and incentive for my future studies.

    I have been given a real opportunity to realise my ambitions and reach my full potential in my field of study.”

    Lareina , Swinburne international student and scholarship recipient from China

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