Key information

Benefit amount

5000 Paid bi-annually each year, over 3 years

Eligible citizenship

Permanent resident, International resident

Eligible student type

Non-school leaver

Eligible level of study

Postgraduate

Study area

Aviation, Built Environment and Architecture
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Scholarships available

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About the scholarship

Summary

Applications for the Elevate: Boosting Diversity in STEM Program are open to Undergrad and Postgrad students who identify as a woman or non-binary person, domestic students and planning to undertake S

Value
Paid bi-annually each year, over 3 years
5000
Total Value
15000

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Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

Applicant must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa

Enrolment criteria
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Selection criteria
  • Be a first-year undergraduate Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2025
  • Enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
  • Have completed a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification immediately prior to commencing your undergraduate degree at Swinburne University in 2025 (includes Certificate I–IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and UniLink Diploma).
Study areas

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  • Aviation
  • Built Environment and Architecture
  • Business
Supporting documentation
  • Provide evidence of financial hardship and/or personal hardship. Evidence can include, but is not limited to:
  • Centrelink statements, Health Care Card, ATO Payment Summary
  • Submit a personal statement (500 words) addressing personal and/or financial disadvantage
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
Tuesday 30 December 2025
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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