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Scholarships and closing datesThe following scholarships are available to students undertaking an undergraduate degree or, in some cases, vocation education or postgraduate courses in 2019. For the complete list of scholarships, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP NAME CLOSING DATE PAGEScholarships for commencing studentsVice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships No application required 5

Aviation

International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) Scholarship 5 February 2019 6

Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship – Aviation 5 February 2019 6

Business

Apollo Fund – First in Family Scholarship 1 May 2019 7

Pratt Foundation Scholarship 1 May 2019 7

Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship – Business 1 May 2019 8

Engineering, IT and Science

Alba Sorati Scholarship for Women 4 March 2019 8

carsales Foundation Women in IT Scholarship 5 February 2019 9

Claire Sorati Scholarship for Women 4 March 2019 9

Digitary Computer Science Scholarship 15 November 2018 10

Goldsmith Family Women in STEM Scholarship 4 March 2019 10

Malcolm Styles Local Government Scholarship 15 May 2019 11

Liberty OneSteel Scholarship 1 May 2019 11

Violet Louise Bonner Scholarship for Women 15 November 2018 12

Scholarships for all disciplines

George Alexander Foundation Scholarship 5 February 2019 12

Goldsmith Family Indigenous Success Scholarship 4 March 2019 13

Kath Watson Scholarship for Women 19 January 2019 14

Rosemary Simpson Scholarship 5 February 2019 15

Swinburne Welcome Scholarships 16 December 2018 16

Let’s make your goals a realityWhether you dream of making a difference in your industry, undertaking innovative research or serving the community, Swinburne scholarships can help you make your goals a reality.

Our scholarships are not just for high achievers. We have a variety of scholarships that are available to new and current students that recognise academic achievement, community service, financial hardship or the need to relocate to study from regional areas.

Check out our wide range of scholarships and take the first step into your future.

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Access scholarships

Access Scholarships for First Year Undergraduates VTAC dates apply 16

Access Scholarships for Refugees VTAC dates apply 16

Access Scholarships for Students who are Care Leavers from Australian State or Foster Care VTAC dates apply 17

Pathways Access Scholarships 4 March 2019 17

Commonwealth scholarships

Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships VTAC dates apply 18

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships VTAC dates apply 18

Pathway and Vocational Education (PAVE) scholarships

Achievement Cleaning Humanitarian Welcome Scholarships 15 May 2019 18

Kath Watson Scholarship for Women 19 January 2019 14

Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship 1 November 2018 19

Swinburne Welcome Scholarships 16 December 2018 16

The CFO Solution Scholarship 1 November 2018 19

Women in Vocational Education ICT Scholarships 19 January 2019 20

Residential Scholarships 1 March 2019 20

Scholarships for current studentsAccess Scholarships for Final Year Undergraduates 1 November2018 21

Access Scholarships for Refugees VTAC dates apply 16

Alba Sorati Scholarship for Women 4 March 2019 8

Australian Federation of Air Pilots and the Australian Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund Scholarship for Aviation (AFAB and MBF) 22 April 2019 21

The CFO Solution Scholarship 1 November 2018 19

Digitary Computer Science Scholarship 15 November 2018 10

International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) Scholarship 5 February 2019 6

Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships VTAC dates apply 18

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships VTAC dates apply 18

Joe Manders for part-time Business Students 1 November 2018 22

Judith Kinnear Student Travel Scholarship 15 November 2018 22

Kath Watson Scholarship for Women 19 January 2019 14

Piers Fowler Aviation Tour Scholarship No application required 23

Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship No application required 23

Piers Fowler Flight Instructor Scholarship 15 May 2019 24

Piers Fowler Professional Development Initiative Scholarship 15 May 2019 24

Piers Fowler Professional Undergraduate Research Grant 29 August 2019 25

Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop Scholarship 1 May 2019 25

Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship 1 November 2018 19

The CFO Solution Scholarship 1 November 2018 19

Swinburne Student Achievement Awards 31 August 2019 26

Study and living expenses grants

Major Grants/Scholarships 17 March 2019 26

Other Grants Until funds are expended 27

SCHOLARSHIP NAME CLOSING DATE PAGEScholarships for commencing students (continued)

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Scholarship eligibility/selection criteria 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.

NOTE:

• Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships are not deferrable.

• International students are eligible for consideration.

• SEAS or Bonus Subjects points are not applicable for this scholarship.

How to applyThere 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)..

Accommodation application deadline † While there is no need to apply for the scholarship, students

interested in accommodation for Semester 1, 2019 must apply by 9 am Monday 7 January 2019. For further information see: www.swinburne.edu.au/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation

Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships

The Swinburne Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious award to study any Swinburne on-campus degree.

The Scholarship is worth $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 $2000 towards an international study experience.

* Scholarship payments will be suspended for the duration of Industry Placement, this is because students already receive payment as part of the placement.

High Achievers ProgramAt Swinburne we understand that high-performing students need opportunities to develop and excel in their field of interest. This is why we’ve created the High Achievers Program for all Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship recipients.

Being part of this program means you’ll have access to:

• an academic mentor to assist in tailoring your Swinburne study experience to your goals

• leadership workshops

• a guaranteed place in a degree-related study tour

• research or industry projects

• academic or industry mentoring

• networking opportunities to share insights with like-minded peers.

You will also be invited to apply for the Swinburne’s Student Ambassador Program; representing Swinburne at key events.

If you live more than 80km from the Hawthorn campus and apply for accommodation by the required deadline†, you are also guaranteed a place in Swinburne Residences for Semester 1. Accommodation costs are not covered by the scholarship.

Scholarships for commencing students

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Discipline-specific scholarships

Aviation

International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) ScholarshipThe International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) is a non-profit association with members in 38 countries, representing 257 major companies and aviation authorities. IAWA is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the aviation and aerospace industries.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $6,500 per year for 1 year.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an International student, an Australian citizen, a New Zealand Citizen, an Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa

• be a female student studying full time in an aviation undergraduate or post graduate course

• submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining your interest and passion for aviation and financial need for the scholarship

• submit a referee report outlining leadership quality and community participation.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date5 February 2019

Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship – AviationThe Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Aviation is offered to assist a student with costs associated with aviation studies, enabling them to realise their passion for an aviation career and full academic potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year, for a period of three years. The total value of the scholarship is $30,000.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be a commencing student studying full-time in a single or double Aviation or Aviation (Management) undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2018

• have completed Year 12 in 2018 (or in 2017, and taken a gap year in 2017)

• achieve a minimum ATAR of 85.00

• provide evidence of financial hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slips, centrelink statement and/or personal statement)

• demonstrate a passion for an aviation career in a personal statement of 500 words or less.

• provide two referee reports (written in the last 2 years) to support your application: – an academic reference – from a person competent to comment on

your capacity to undertake/continue tertiary studies e.g. a subject coordinator and/or a school principal.

– a character reference – from a person competent to comment on your suitability for the scholarship e.g. an employer.

Please note references cannot be supplied by a person related to you.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date5 February 2019

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Business

Apollo Fund – First in Family ScholarshipThe First in Family Scholarship is awarded to commencing first business students who will be the first in their family to attend university and who has experienced disadvantage.

Rural and regional students are encourage to apply.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $7500 per year, for a period of three years. The total value of the scholarship is $22,500.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident

• be a commencing first year student studying full-time in an on-campus single or double Business undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1 in the year the scholarship is awarded

• provide evidence of being the first in their family to attend university (statutory declaration)

• have no previous university qualifications

• provide evidence of financial hardship and/or personal hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slips, Centrelink statement and/or personal statement)

• provide two referee reports (written in the last 2 years) to support your application: – an academic reference – from a person competent to comment on

your capacity to undertake/continue tertiary studies e.g. a subject coordinator and/or a school principal.

– a character reference – from a person competent to comment on your suitability for the scholarship e.g. an employer.

Please note references cannot be supplied by a person related to you.

• provide evidence of community participation for things such as extra-curricular service to the community, sporting abilities and leadership qualities (reference letter)

• provide ATAR certificate or academic transcript for previous study.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date29 November 2018

Closing date1 May 2019

Pratt Foundation ScholarshipThe 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.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $2000

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident

• be a commencing student studying full-time in an on-campus single or double Business undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded

• provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words indicating sound academic ability with a strong potential to complete the degree within minimum time

• provide evidence of financial hardship and/or personal hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slips, Centrelink statement and/or personal statement)

• provide evidence/reference letters for community participation for things such as extra-curricular service to the community, sporting abilities and leadership qualities.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date29 November 2018

Closing date1 May 2019

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Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship – BusinessThe Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Business is offered to assist with costs associated with business studies to enable students to realise their passion for a business career and full academic potential.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $1,500 per year for up to 3 years.

Eligibility/Selection criteriaApplicants must:

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

• be a commencing full-time first year student in the Bachelor of Business, in the year the scholarship is awarded

• provide evidence of financial hardship and/or personal hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slips or Centrelink statement)

• provide a personal statement, indicating commitment to study and a strong potential to complete the degree program within minimum time.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date29 November 2018

Closing date1 May 2019

Engineering, IT and Science

Alba Sorati Scholarship for WomenThe Alba Sorati Scholarship is awarded to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake or continue tertiary education in engineering, information and communication technologies or science.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $2000.

Eligibility/selection criteriaApplicants must:

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

• be a female commencing or current student studying full-time in an on-campus single or double undergraduate or postgraduate/degree in engineering, information and communication technologies or science at Swinburne in Semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• provide evidence of financial need and/or educational disadvantage. Disadvantage may include: – financial difficulty or low income – disability or medical condition – delay or interruption to career or studies because of family

responsibilities or illness – relocation from a rural or regional area in order to undertake

tertiary study – English as a second language – identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

• provide ATAR or previous academic records

• provide a Personal Statement of 500 words or less describing – educational disadvantage – commitment to study, including sound academic ability, career

aspirations and a strong potential to complete the degree within minimum time; and

– benefit that the scholarship will provide the applicant.

• provide two referee reports (written in the last 2 years) to support your application: – an academic reference – from a person competent to comment on

your capacity to undertake/continue tertiary studies e.g. a subject coordinator and/or a school principal.

– a character reference – from a person competent to comment on your suitability for the scholarship e.g. an employer.

Please note references cannot be supplied by a person related to you.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date29 November 2018

Closing date4 March 2019

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carsales Foundation ScholarshipThe carsales Foundation Scholarship is focused on encouraging women to undertake a career in the technology industry. 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.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $7,500 a year for up to 4 years.

Eligibility/selection criteriaApplicants must:

• be an Australian citizen; New Zealand citizen; Australian Permanent Resident

• be a female student commencing full time in a single/double degree in Computer Science/Information Technology at Swinburne University of Technology in semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• have achieved an ATAR of 80 or above

• submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining passion for Information Technology and/or Computer Science.

• submit a referee report outlining leadership qualities

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date5 February 2019

Claire Sorati Scholarship for WomenThe Claire Sorati Scholarship aims to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake tertiary education in engineering, information and communication technologies or science.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $8000 a year for up to 4 years.

Eligibility/selection criteriaApplicants must:

• be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident

• be a female commencing full-time in an on-campus single or double undergraduate degree course in engineering, information and communication technologies or science in Swinburne in Semester 1, 2018

• provide evidence of having attended a government secondary school prior to commencing at Swinburne.

• provide evidence of financial need and/or educational disadvantage. Disadvantage may include: – financial difficulty or low income – disability or medical condition – delay or interruption to career or studies because of family

responsibilities or illness – relocation from a rural or regional area in order to undertake

tertiary study – English as a second language – identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander – rural and regional students who have relocated

• provide ATAR or previous academic records

• provide a personal Statement of 500 words or less describing: – educational disadvantage, – commitment to study, including sound academic ability, career

aspirations and a strong potential to complete the degree within minimum time; and

– benefit that the scholarship will provide the applicant.

• provide two referee reports (written in the last 2 years) to support your application: – an academic reference – from a person competent to comment on

your capacity to undertake/continue tertiary studies e.g. a subject coordinator and/or a school principal.

– a character reference – from a person competent to comment on your suitability for the scholarship e.g. an employer.

Please note references cannot be supplied by a person related to you.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date29 November 2018

Closing date4 March 2019

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Digitary Computer Science ScholarshipThe Digitary Scholarship aims to support and assist with costs associated with studying the final year of the Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional) offered by Swinburne University ofTechnology. Digitary is a web based solution company that enables institutions to securely issue academic awards and other official documents online.

ValueTwo scholarships are available, valued at $7000 each.

Eligibility/selection criteriaApplicants must:

• be an Australian citizen or a Australian permanent resident.

• be a full-time student studying final year in either the Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional) at Swinburne, Hawthorn campus in Semester 1, 2018.

• have achieved a Distinction average mark for all completed units

• provide a personal statement addressing the following criteria: – passion for a career in your chosen field of study – excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

• demonstrated leadership qualities, attributes and extra-curricular service to community (Written Referee Statement)

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date15 November 2018

Goldsmith Family Women in STEM ScholarshipThe Goldsmith Family’s Women in STEM Scholarship was established to encourage women to undertake a career across Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical disciplines.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $7,500 per year for the normal duration of the course, for a maximum period of up to five years.

Eligibility/selection criteriaApplicants must:

• be a female Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• be a commencing student studying full-time at Swinburne or through Swinburne Online in the specified undergraduate degree in the year the scholarship is awarded

• have achieved an ATAR of 90 (provide ATAR certificate)

• submit a personal statement of no more than 750 words outlining: – your leadership qualities – recent community involvement/voluntary work (within the last

2 years) – your long term goals/career aspirations – the benefit of this scholarship to your studies

• provide two referee reports (written in the last 2 years) to support your application: – an academic reference – from a person competent to comment on

your capacity to undertake/continue tertiary studies e.g. a subject coordinator and/or a school principal.

– a character reference – from a person competent to comment on your suitability for the scholarship e.g. an employer.

Please note references cannot be supplied by a person related to you.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date29 November 2018

Closing date4 March 2019

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Malcolm Styles Local Government ScholarshipMalcolm Styles is a Swinburne engineering graduate who has forged a successful career in local government engineering. The Malcolm Styles Local Government 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.

Value$4,000 per year for 1 year

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent resident with Humanitarian visa.

• be a commencing student studying full-time in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) degree at Swinburne in Semester 1 in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• provide evidence of relocation from a rural or regional area in order to undertake tertiary study.

• provide a personal statement (500 words) outlining interest in local government and engineering.

• provide evidence of leadership qualities and or evidence of extra-curricular service to community (reference letter).

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date2 January 2019

Closing date15 May 2019

Liberty OneSteel ScholarshipOneSteel is Australia’s premier manufacturer of long steel products and is a leading metals distribution company in Australia and New Zealand. The Liberty OneSteel Scholarship Program was established in 2016 to support Process/Metallurgy oriented students undertaking science or engineering related studies, and electrical and mechanical engineers.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $3,000 per year for the standard duration of the course, for a maximum period of up to three years.

Eligibility/selection criteriaApplicants must:

• be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or holders of an Australian permanent Humanitarian visa

• be enrolled full-time in their second year of study in either a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science with Majors encompassing: – Materials or Process/Metallurgy – Mechanical – Electrical

• have obtained 100 credit points at this University (exemptions not included), and attained a credit average in their first year of study

• provide two referees with their contact details.

• provide a personal statement to demonstrate the following: – a passion for a career in their chosen field of study – interest in pursuing a career in materials production and

manufacturing – excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills – leadership attributes – active involvement in their local community

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date29 November 2018

Closing date1 May 2019

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Violet Louise Bonner Postgraduate Scholarship for WomenThis scholarship was established by Swinburne alumna Kate Brown in memory of her late mother Violet Louise Bonner, this Scholarship aims to support female postgraduate students to complete their studies in the sciences, particularly where their research aims to translate into innovative products or processes to assist the community.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $3000 for one year

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be a female Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or a holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa.

• have commenced a full time science, engineering or technology postgraduate on campus degree in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• provide undergraduate results and/or any postgraduate results.

• provide an academic reference from a person qualified to comment on academic studies, preferably a subject or course coordinator.

• provide evidence of financial hardship and/or personal hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slip, centerlink statement, and/or personal statement).

• provide evidence of community participation for: extra-curricular service to the community and leadership qualities (reference letter).

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date15 November 2018

Scholarships for all disciplines

George Alexander Foundation ScholarshipsThese scholarships have been made available by The George Alexander Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1972 by George Alexander AM to provide grants for public charitable purposes in Australia. Reflecting the founder’s special interests, the scholarships offer talented students access and opportunity to fulfil their potential. The scholarships are an important investment in the future of individual young Australians and their ongoing contribution to the broader community.

Students offered a George Alexander Foundation Scholarship may undertake any on-campus undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

ValueSeven scholarships are available. Each scholarship is valued at $8000 per year, for a period of three years. The total value of the scholarship is $24,000.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen or a Australian permanent resident.

• be a commencing student studying full-time in an on-campus undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• have completed Year 12 in 2018 (or 2017, and taken a gap year in 2018)

• have achieved a minimum ATAR of 80.00

• demonstrate need to reside away from home in order to undertake study

• provide a Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)

• provide a personal statement (750–1000 words) addressing the following criteria: – your academic standing – the measure of leadership and leadership potential demonstrated

in your academic and personal life – the level and quality of community participation undertaken by

you (including volunteering, work history, sporting and other community activities undertaken in/outside of school)

– the reasons for selecting the particular program of study in which you are enrolled and your long term goals as a result of this study

– the degree to which the scholarship would enable you to best meet your educational and employment goals (what would it mean for you to receive a GAF scholarship?)

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• provide a three-year plan outlining how you will develop your skills and work over the duration of their scholarship funding.

• provide two referee reports (written in the last 2 years) to support your application: – an academic reference – from a person competent to comment on

your capacity to undertake/continue tertiary studies e.g. a subject coordinator and/or a school principal.

– a character reference – from a person competent to comment on your suitability for the scholarship e.g. an employer.

Please note references cannot be supplied by a person related to you.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date5 February 2019

Goldsmith Family Indigenous Success ScholarshipThe Goldsmith Family Indigenous Success Scholarship has been established to encourage Indigenous students to undertake any undergraduate studies at Swinburne University.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $7,500 per year for the normal duration of the course, for a maximum period of up to five years.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen and recognised as an indigenous Australian

• be a commencing student studying full-time at Swinburne in an undergraduate degree in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• have achieved a minimum ATAR of 60.00, or equivalent

• provide a written statement of 500 words outlining career aspirations

• for Film and Television courses, the following alternative entry requirements apply: – portfolio of creative work – academic transcript of previous studies

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date29 November 2018

Closing date4 March 2019

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Kath Watson Scholarship for WomenThe Kath Watson Foundation 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.

Students offered a Kath Watson Scholarship may undertake one of the following courses:

• a full-time vocation education course: Certificate IV, diploma or advanced diploma

• a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $2000 per year for the normal duration of the degree up to a maximum period of five years.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be a female over 25 years of age or older by 1 January in the year the scholarship commences.

• commencing or current student studying full-time in a course at Certificate IV level and above at Swinburne in Semester 1 in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• demonstrate and provide evidence of financial need and educational disadvantage. Disadvantage may include: – financial difficulty or low income – disability or medical condition – delay or interruption to career or studies because of family

responsibilities or illness – relocation from a rural or regional area in order to undertake

tertiary study – English as a second language – identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

• demonstrate a commitment to study and career aspirations (provide a personal statement not more than 500 words)

• have had an interrupted education, i.e. at least two years away from full-time study.

• provide two referee reports (written in the last 2 years) to support your application: – an academic reference - from a person competent to comment on

your capacity to undertake/continue tertiary studies e.g. a subject coordinator and/or a school principal.

– a character reference - from a person competent to comment on your suitability for the scholarship e.g. an employer.

Please note references cannot be supplied by a person related to you.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date19 January 2019

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Rosemary Simpson ScholarshipThe Rosemary Simpson Scholarship has been established by the Jolimont Foundation to assist Swinburne students from rural and regional areas to undertake and complete a university education and enable them to achieve their full potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year for the normal duration of the degree for up to a maximum of five years.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen

• be a commencing student studying full-time in an on-campus undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded, with preference given to Year 12 school leavers

• have relocated from a rural and regional area* in order to study at Swinburne

• provide evidence of financial hardship and/or personal hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slips, Centrelink statement, and/or personal statement)

• submit a personal statement of 500 word or less to demonstrate leadership qualities and/or community participation.

• provide two referee reports outlining the applicants suitability for the scholarship: – Character reference – from a current or past employer or a person

competent to supply a character reference. – Academic reference – from a person qualified to comment on

commitment to studies, preferably a subject coordinator from the applicant's secondary school and/or a school principal.

* Refer to Rural and Regional Calculator to determine your geographic classification.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date5 February 2019

Swinburne Welcome ScholarshipsSwinburne Welcome Scholarships provide opportunities for holders of Bridging Visa ‘E’ (BVE’s) (subclass V050), Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) (subclass V785) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV) (subclass V790) to access Undergraduate, Certificate, Foundation/Unilink and Diploma/Advanced Diploma courses at Swinburne University.

Before submitting a scholarship application, you must first apply for a course at Swinburne. Your course application will be assessed to ensure you meet the course entry requirements.

If you have applied for a course through VTAC, please let us know by including your VTAC ID in your personal statement.

ValueAll Welcome Scholarships comprise a full fee waiver.

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 $7,500 per annum for the normal duration of your course. Part time students would receive this sum on a pro-rata basis.

Eligibility/selection criteriaApplicants must:

• be a holder of either a Bridging Visa 'E' (V050), a Temporary Protection Visa (V785) or a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (V790)

• have submitted a course application through VTAC or directly to Swinburne

• have submitted a scholarship application

• be a commencing full time student in the year the scholarship is awarded. Part time enrolment will be considered under special circumstances

• provide evidence of financial hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slips, Centrelink statement)

• 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.

This could have taken place in your home country or in any part of your journey in coming to and living in Australia. Please be sure to also tell us how you intend to contribute to community and society in the future.

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• submit a reference (written in the past twelve months) supporting your application. This does not need to be an important person, but they do need to be able to confirm what you have said in your personal statement. The reference must include the date, name, position and contact details of the person providing the reference, and your permission for the University to contact them for further information if required.

Holders of Bridging Visa ‘A’ and those who have entered Australia on a Student Visa are not eligible for these Scholarships.

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.

NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a Vocational Education program at Swinburne University.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date1 November 2018

Closing date16 December 2018

Access scholarships

Swinburne is committed, through the principles of equity, to increasing educational opportunities for eligible students by providing the following Access scholarships.

Access Scholarships for First Year UndergraduatesStudents offered an Access Scholarship for First Year Undergraduates may undertake any undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $5000 to assist with study costs including relocation costs.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be a commencing student studying full-time in an undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded

• have relocated from a rural or regional area in order to study• demonstrate financial need• demonstrate social disadvantage.

How to applyApplication must be made through VTAC by completing the VTAC Scholarship Application Form which is available through your VTAC user account.

Opening/closing datesRefer to VTAC

Access Scholarships for RefugeesStudents offered an Access Scholarship may undertake any undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $5000 to assist with study costs.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be a current or previous permanent humanitarian visa holder• be a commencing or current student studying full-time in an

undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• demonstrate financial need• demonstrate social disadvantage.

How to applyApplication must be made through VTAC by completing the VTAC Scholarship Application Form which is available through your VTAC user account.

Opening/closing datesRefer to VTAC

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Access Scholarships for Students who are Care Leavers from Australian State or Foster CareStudents offered an Access Scholarship for Students who are Care Leavers from Australian State or Foster Care may undertake any undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $5000 to assist with study costs.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be a commencing or current student studying full-time in an undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded

• be care leavers from Australian State or Foster Care

• demonstrate financial need

• demonstrate social disadvantage.

How to applyApplication must be made through VTAC by completing the VTAC Scholarship Application Form which is available through your VTAC user account.

Opening/closing datesRefer to VTAC

Pathways Access ScholarshipsStudents offered a Pathways Access Scholarship may undertake any undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $5000 to assist with study costs.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be a commencing student studying full-time in an undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded

• have completed a vocation education qualification in 2018 as a pathway to an undergraduate degree

• provide evidence of financial hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slips, Centrelink statement)

• provide evidence of social disadvantage (in a personal statement of 500 words or less)

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date24 October 2018

Closing date4 March 2019

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Commonwealth scholarships

Commonwealth scholarships aim to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas, and Indigenous students with costs associated with higher education.

How to applyApplication must be made through VTAC by completing the VTAC Scholarship Application Form which is available through your VTAC user account.

Opening/closing datesRefer to VTAC

Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation ScholarshipsThe Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS) aims to improve higher education access for Indigenous people, particularly those who need to relocate from regional and remote areas, through payments to assist with accommodation costs.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $5,355 per year (as at 2018)

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander

• be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne in 2018

• demonstrate low socio-economic status or financial disadvantage

• have lived or studied in a regional or remote area of Australia within the four years immediately preceding the commencement of the current course of study

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs ScholarshipsThe Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (ICECS) aims to improve higher education access for Indigenous people, particularly those who need to relocate from regional and remote areas, through payments to assist with education costs.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $2676 per year (as at 2018)

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander

• demonstrate low socio-economic status or financial disadvantage

• be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne

Pathway and Vocational Education (PAVE) scholarships

Achievement Cleaning Humanitarian Welcome ScholarshipsAchievement Cleaning is committed to helping humanitarian visa holders in Australia. The University currently has a significant student population of students who identify as being enrolled under a humanitarian visa. This humanitarian welcome scholarship is designed to support commencing students holding a humanitarian visa in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma Course.

Value$3000 paid in 2 instalments

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be commencing a Diploma or Advanced Diploma study at Swinburne in in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• submit a personal statement (300 words) addressing any social/economic disadvantage, involvement in the community (including leadership potential) and how you intend to contribute to your community in the future.

• submit evidence of: – financial hardship – permanent Humanitarian Visa status, and – extra-curricular service to community

Please note: the above evidence and personal statement should be attached to the online application form.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date2 January 2019

Closing date15 May 2019

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Kath Watson Scholarship for WomenFor details of this scholarship, please refer to page 14.

Sheila Fitzgerald ScholarshipThe Sheila Fitzgerald scholarship is offered to enable a student to pursue a vocational foundation or an apprenticeship program, consistent with Sheila’s deeply held commitment to accessible, high-quality vocational education.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $2000.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa

• be a current student studying full-time in a vocational education foundation or apprenticeship program in the year the scholarship is awarded

• provide evidence of financial need or socio-economic disadvantage. Disadvantage(s) may include: – financial difficulty or low income – disability or medical condition – delay or interruption to career or studies because of family

responsibilities or illness – relocation from a rural or regional area in order to undertake

tertiary study – English as a second language – identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

• demonstrate passion for the chosen field of study and long term plans and benefits of the scholarship (in a personal statement of not more than 500 words)

• be enrolled in a course in one of the following areas: – apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship courses:

– plumbing – carpentry – engineering (mechanical and fabrication) – electrotechnology – electrician

– spoken and written English – general education for adults – English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Access) – English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Further Study)

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date1 November 2018

Swinburne Welcome ScholarshipsFor details of this scholarship, please refer to page 16.

The CFO Solution ScholarshipThe CFO Solution Scholarship has been established to support a student who has experienced significant barriers to accessing tertiary education. The scholarship will support a student to achieve their full academic potential by reducing the need to work outside of study, and enable them to continue their commitment to the community and build their leadership skills.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $7,500 per year for a maximum period of up to three years.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• either: – be enrolled in full-time studies in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma

course of study at Swinburne; or – be enrolled full-time on campus or through Swinburne Online in an

undergraduate degree at Swinburne, and have completed at least 8 units in their degree with no more than 4 exemptions. Applicants must also achieve a minimum of credit average in the units that they have completed.

• provide evidence of financial hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slip, Centrelink statement, and/or personal statement)

• demonstrate leadership and/or recent/current community involvement in the last 2 years in a personal statement of no more than 500 words.

• provide two referee reports (written in the last 2 years) to support your application: – an academic reference – from a person competent to comment on

your capacity to undertake/continue tertiary studies e.g. a subject coordinator and/or a school principal.

– a character reference – from a person competent to comment on your suitability for the scholarship e.g. an employer.

Please note references cannot be supplied by a person related to you.

• not be in receipt of any other scholarship

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date30 November 2018

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Women in Vocational Education ICT ScholarshipsSwinburne University encourages women to pursue a career in Information Communication Technology (ICT). The scholarships aim to support female students to undertake vocational education studies within ICT at Swinburne University of Technology. Scholarship recipients will be supported with work integrated learning opportunities.

ValueFull fee waiver for the normal duration of the course.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen; New Zealand citizen; Australian Permanent Resident; Australian Permanent Resident with Humanitarian Visa

• be a female student

• provide evidence of financial needs (documents such as bank statement, salary slips, centrelink statement)

• be a commencing student studying full-time in Certificate IV in Information Technology or Certificate IV in Computer Systems Technology at Swinburne in Semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• provide two referee reports outlining the applicant’s suitability for the scholarship (these reports cannot be written by someone related to you). – an academic reference – from a person qualified to comment

on academic studies, preferably a subject coordinator from the applicant’s secondary school and/or a school principal or a Swinburne teaching staff member.

– character reference – from a current or past employer (no older than one (1) year) or a person competent to supply a character reference.

• provide a written statement of no more than 200 words outlining the reason for selecting to study ICT, and future goals as a result of this study.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date19 January 2019

Residential Scholarships

Residential Scholarships are available to current students who are living on campus. There are a total of 20 scholarships available, designed to assist students in meeting the costs of living away from home.

ValueScholarship recipients receive a reduction of $1000 per semester in their residential fees. Total value of the scholarship is $2000 for a full academic year.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be enrolled full-time at Swinburne

• reside in the Student Residences at the Hawthorn campus for the full academic year i.e. two semesters

• not be a previous Residential Scholarship recipient

• have no record of misconduct within the Residences.

Note: The scholarships will be primarily offered on the basis of academic merit, financial hardship and proven community engagement and leadership qualities, as well as with socio-economic disadvantage, and the potential of the applicant to enhance the reputation of student life within the Residences taken into account. Successful recipients are required to assist with Residences promotional activities including Open Day, school tours and other activities as requested by Residential management.

How to applyDownload the application form: www.swin.edu.au/residences

Opening date16 January 2019

Closing date1 March 2019

ContactStudent Residences [email protected]

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Access Scholarships for Final Year UndergraduatesStudents offered an Access Scholarships for Final Year Undergraduates may undertake any undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $5000 to assist with study costs.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be a current student studying full-time in their final year in an undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, in the year the scholarship is awarded.

• provide evidence of financial hardship (documents such as a bank statement, salary slips, Centrelink statement)

• provide evidence of social disadvantage (in a personal statement of 500 words or less)

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date1 November 2018

Access Scholarships for RefugeesFor details of this scholarship, please refer to page 16.

Alba Sorati Scholarship for WomenFor details of this scholarship, please refer to page 8.

Australian Federation of Air Pilots and Australian Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund Scholarship The Australian Federation of Air Pilots and the Australian Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund (AFAP and MBF) have a proud history of supporting aviation education through a university scholarship program in cooperation with a number of academic aviation institutions in Australia. Together, AFAP and MBF have extended this program to Swinburne by offering two scholarships of $3000 each to assist aviation students in their pursuit of becoming a professional pilot.

ValueTwo scholarships are available. One for second year and one for third year level of degree, each valued at $3,000.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be enrolled full-time in Bachelor of Aviation, Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Commerce courses with concurrent active enrolment in the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) course at Swinburne University of Technology.

• be in the second or third year of their degree in Semester 1 in the year the scholarship is awarded. – second-year applicants are required to have attained their CASA

Private Pilot Licence and at least four CPL theory exam credits – third-year applicants are to have obtained all seven CPL theory

credits and CASA IREX theory pass and have successfully completed unit AVF80002 Commercial Pilot Licence Practicum 1

• have attained a minimum of a credit average, with no fails, in their course• provide evidence of financial hardship (documents such as

a bank statement, salary slip, Centrelink statement, and/or personal statement)

• provide a personal statement of no more than 750 words demonstrating the following:

• social responsibility through engagement in community and industry activities as well as commitment to the industry and striving to achieve prospective career objectives;

• attributes of airpersonship including leadership, communication, respect for peers and teamwork skills; and

• personal attributes such as persistence, assertiveness, and decision-making.

• provide evidence of extra-curricular service to community (reference letter)

The applicant’s academic student history, flying training history including lesson reports and instructor’s comments and observations will also be considered.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date29 November 2018

Closing date22 April 2019

Scholarships for current students

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Digitary Computer Science ScholarshipFor details of this scholarship, please refer to page 10.

Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation ScholarshipsFor details of this scholarship, please refer to page 18.

Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs ScholarshipsFor details of this scholarship, please refer to page 18.

Joe Manders ScholarshipThe Joe Manders Scholarship was established to support part-time Bachelor of Business students in managing work or family commitments with their study.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $5,000.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• be enrolled part-time in Bachelor of Business studies at Swinburne or through Swinburne Online

• have completed at least 150 credit points towards the completion of their degree

• have achieved a distinction average in their completed units

• provide evidence of financial/personal hardship/primary carer responsibilities

• provide evidence of leadership and/or recent/current community involvement (reference letter)

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documents.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date1 November 2018

Judith Kinnear Student Travel ScholarshipThe Judith Kinnear Travel Scholarship is designed to be used by a student enrolled in a postgraduate degree (by research), either a masters or PhD in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology for travel to attend a conference, visit colleagues at a research institute, meet potential business or research collaborators, or similar.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $5000. The scholarship payment will be made as a reimbursement when original receipts are presented and submitted to the University, for example conference registration, flight and/or accommodation bookings.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be enrolled full-time in a postgraduate degree (by research) in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology

• submit a personal statement of 500 words demonstrating how the attendance at a ‘significant career-impacting international event’ will be of professional benefit to them and impact on their career

• demonstrate that they have limited or no access to University or external funding for their travel plans/visit and that without the appropriate funding, will not be able to undertake the travel

• provide an estimated breakdown of costs required (i.e. conference registration, flight and/or accommodation costs, etc)

• be undertaking their travel in the year the Scholarship is awarded.

Note: Applicants will seek their own independent advice from the relevant authorities on the effect, if any, that any travel out of Australia may have any visa implications.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date30 September 2018

Closing date15 November 2018

Kath Watson Scholarship for WomenFor details of this scholarship, please refer to page 14.

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Piers Fowler Aviation Tour ScholarshipThe Piers Fowler Aviation Tour Scholarship is awarded to students undertaking the Aviation Study Tour (AVA20012) to support their airfares on this tour. The study tour is offered every two years and requires students to participate in a 15-30 day industry tour which provides students with a fascinating insight into the aviation industry. It gives them an opportunity to engage with the industry by visiting a number of major international organisations in key areas of the aviation industry.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $5000.

Each scholarship recipient will be given the opportunity of an industry mentor.

Eligibility/selection criteriaApplicants must:

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

• be a current student studying full-time in the single or double undergraduate degree in Aviation or Aviation (Management)

• meet the prerequisites of the Aviation Study Tour (AV20012)

• be selected to participate in the Aviation tour in 2019

• achieve a credit average for all completed units

• demonstrate financial need

• demonstrate the benefit of the study tour and the scholarship

How to applyNo applications are required for this scholarship. Eligible student/s will be shortlisted based on their request to participate in the Aviation Study Tour (AVA20012). Students who are shortlisted for the Aviation Tour will be invited to submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining:

• how they are experiencing financial hardship, and

• how this study tour and the scholarship are going to benefit them.

Scholarship recipient/s will be selected when students confirm a place in the study tour in accordance with the eligibility and selection criteria contained in these guidelines.

Piers Fowler Exchange ScholarshipSwinburne has study exchange arrangements with partner institutions including Western Michigan University (USA) and EBS University of Business and Law (Germany) for Aviation and Aviation (Management) students. The Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship is offered to provide the recipient with the opportunity to experience operations within the aviation industry internationally, and develop personal relationships and knowledge that will enhance their opportunities upon returning to Australia.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $5000.

Each scholarship recipient will be given the opportunity of an industry mentor.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be a current student studying full time in the second or third year in a single or double undergraduate degree in Aviation or Aviation (Management) at Swinburne

• be accepted for a 6 month study exchange with a partner institution (including Western Michigan University, USA or EBS University of Business and Law, Germany). The study exchange program should contribute to the completion of their degree at Swinburne

• submit a 500-word statement explaining the benefit of the study exchange and the scholarship.

• provide evidence of financial hardship (documents such as bank statement, salary slips and Centrelink statements)

How to applyNo application is required for this scholarship. Scholarship recipient/s will be selected when students confirm a place with the partner university each year in accordance with the eligibility and selection criteria. Students who are shortlisted will be invited to submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining their financial hardship and demonstrate the benefit of the study exchange. You will also be required to provide a confirmation of your exchange either from Swinburne Study Abroad or your host institution.

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Piers Fowler Flight Instructor ScholarshipThe Piers Fowler Flight Instructor Scholarship is offered to a student undertaking the Flight Instructor Rating Practicum (AVF80006) in the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) offered by Swinburne. This scholarship not only seeks to sponsor aspiring pilots to achieve their Instructor Rating but to provide the opportunity to experience the role of Airline Check Pilot/Training Pilot. This scholarship plays a part in pioneering a new link between the industry and education and training.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $10,000.

Each scholarship recipient will be given the opportunity of an industry mentor.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be a current third year student current third (3rd) year domestic and international student studying full-time in the single or double undergraduate degree program in Aviation offered by Swinburne University.

• have obtained their Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

• have achieved a credit average for all completed units

• provide evidence of financial hardship (documents such as bank statement, salary slips and Centrelink statements)

• submit a 500-word statement explaining why an Instructor Rating is important to his/her career aspirations.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date2 January 2019

Closing date15 May 2019

Piers Fowler Professional Development Initiative ScholarshipThe Piers Fowler Professional Development Initiative Scholarship is offered to students who wish to attend one of the professional aviation conferences in Australia, namely The International Symposium of the Australian Aviation Psychology Association (AAvPA), the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) Seminar, Aviation Law Association of Australian and New Zealand (ALAANZ) Conference, or SafeSkies Conference, to foster engagement in professional aviation activities in the early stages of their career. This will provide students the opportunity to communicate and engage with industry experts and get to know the latest developments of the aviation industry, which in turn will greatly foster the students’ career development.

ValueThe scholarship is valued at $700.

Each scholarship recipient will be given the opportunity of an industry mentor.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be a current third (3rd) year student studying full-time in the single or double undergraduate degree program in Aviation offered by Swinburne University.

• have achieved a credit average for all completed units.

• provide evidence of financial hardship (documents such as bank statement, salary slips and Centrelink statements)

• submit a 500-word statement explaining why attending a professional aviation conference will benefit their study and future career in the aviation industry.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date 2 January 2019

Closing date15 May 2019

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Piers Fowler Professional Undergraduate Research GrantThe Piers Fowler Undergraduate Research Grant is offered to capstone research project teams to conduct a rigorous scientific study in their final year of study. In this project unit, students are equipped with skills and knowledge and are encouraged to conduct applied aviation studies using either primary or secondary data. Past projects from this unit have been accepted to be presented at major international conferences and have been published in peer-reviewed academic research journals.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $1000.

Each scholarship recipient will be given the opportunity of an industry mentor.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

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

• be a current final year student studying full-time in the single or double undergraduate degree in Aviation offered by Swinburne University

• be enrolled in the Aviation Research Project Part I (AVA40004) or Part II (AVA40005), OR, Aviation Business Research Project Part 1 (ACA40006) or Aviation Business Research Project Part 2 (AVA40007)

• be part of a three to five member project team

• have achieved a credit average for all completed units (all members in the team)

• submit a research proposal detailing methodology to be used by the project and a justification for the grant support

• submit a 500 word personal statement explaining reasons for applying for this scholarship and details of financial hardship, if applicable.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date27 June 2019

Closing date29 August 2019

Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop ScholarshipThis scholarship was established by Swinburne and the City of Stonnington to commemorate the life and work of the late Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop, who was a resident of the City of Stonnington.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $3000.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be enrolled full-time in their final year at Swinburne. This scholarship is open to higher education and vocational education students of Swinburne who expect to finish their Certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor or honours degree in the year they are applying for the scholarship

• achieve outstanding academic results

• provide evidence of current involvement in community affairs which must have been continuous for a period of at least two years. Community service could include: – local government sponsored voluntary activity – work for a recognised charitable organisation – service with youth community organisations such as Scouts, Girl

Guides, etc. – service through community sponsored sporting activities – community service through such schemes as the Duke of

Edinburgh Award

• submit a statement of no more than 500 words on the significance of the life of Sir Edward Weary Dunlop in respect of community service.

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date29 November 2018

Closing date1 May 2019

Sheila Fitzgerald ScholarshipFor details of this scholarship, please refer to page 19.

The CFO Solution ScholarshipFor details of this scholarship, please refer to page 19.

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Scholarships for current students continued

Swinburne Student Achievement AwardsThe Swinburne Student Achievement Awards recognise students who have experienced significant personal hardship/adversity in life and kept up their studies at Swinburne.

ValueThis scholarship is valued at $1000 each.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must:

• be currently enrolled at Swinburne, including Higher Education, Vocational Education (VE), undergraduate or postgraduate, from any tertiary stream, discipline or campus

• have passed at least one semester/two terms of study at Swinburne

• have experienced significant personal hardship/adversity (e.g. family, health, unexpected event)

All students are encouraged to apply, including:

• students with a disability

• students with refugee or asylum seeker status

• local or international students

• students studying full-time or part-time

How to applyApplicants must complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation. www.swinburne.edu.au/study/options/scholarships/16/swinburne-student-achievement-awards

Opening date29 July 2019

Closing date31 August 2019

[email protected] (03) 9214 8541

Study and Living Expenses Grants

A variety of grants and scholarships are available to local undergraduate degree or associate degree students from low socio-economic backgrounds who are experiencing significant hardship and struggling to meet basic living costs. These grants and scholarships have been made possible through funding provided by the Commonwealth Department of Education – Higher Education Participation and Partnership Program (HEPPP).

Due to Commonwealth funding requirements pathways and vocational education, postgraduate and international students are ineligible to apply for these benefits.

Major Grants/Scholarships

Eligibility/selection criteria for all grants/scholarships To be eligible, applicants must be:

• an Australian Citizen, an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

• domestic undergraduate (or associate degree) student

• enrolled full time at Swinburne University*

• from a low socio economic background (e.g. you or your parents are in receipt of or eligible for a Centrelink benefit)

• experiencing significant financial hardship and struggling to meet basic living costs

* Exceptional circumstances for studying part time will be considered. Students who have deferred for the current academic year are ineligible to apply.

Note: Limited number of scholarships and grants are available in each category.

How to applyApplicants must complete and submit an online application form (along with supporting documentation) (www.swinburne.edu.au/equity).

Opening date25 February 2019

Closing date17 March 2019

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Rental Assistance ScholarshipsThis scholarship is available to students who are paying rent or board, including students living in family home paying board and contributing to household expenses.

ValueScholarships are valued up to $2,000

Laptop Grants – MacbookThis grant is available to students who are enrolled in a course where use of Mac computer is a core requirement. This includes courses related to design, film, television, digital media including multimedia and games.

ValueRecipients will receive a MacBook Pro 15" or 13" Notebook with nylon sleeves up to the value of $2800.

Students can only select one type of laptop on offer.

Note: Previous recipients are ineligible to apply.

Laptop Grants – Lenovo ThinkPad L380 13.3This grant is available to students who are in need of a laptop to assist with their studies.

ValueRecipients will receive an Lenovo ThinkPad L380 13.3 (or equivalent) with a case up to the value of $1,000.

Note: Previous recipients are ineligible to apply.

iPad GrantsThis grant is available to students who are in need of an iPad to assist with their studies.

ValueRecipients will receive an iPad Air 2 (32GB WiFi) (or equivalent) with a leather cover valued at $600.

Note: Previous iPad/Tablet recipients are ineligible to apply.

Travel Assistance Grants – Myki MoneyPass CardThis grant is available to on-campus students who have a Victorian Public Transport Student Concession Card or a Health Care Card.

Note: New Zealand citizens are ineligible.

ValueRecipients will receive a yearly concession Myki Money or Myki Pass card valued at over $600.

Travel Assistance Grants – Petrol VoucherThis grant is available to assist on-campus students with travel costs.

ValueRecipients will receive petrol vouchers up to the value of $1,000.

Other Grants

A range of grants are available throughout the year including book vouchers, food vouchers and transport vouchers.

Eligibility/selection criteriaTo be eligible, applicants must be:

• an Australian Citizen, a New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

• a domestic undergraduate (or associate degree) student

• enrolled full time at Swinburne University*

• from a low socio economic background (e.g. you or your parents are in receipt of or eligible for a Centrelink benefit)

• experiencing significant financial hardship and struggling to meet basic living costs.

* Exceptional circumstances for studying part time will be considered. Students who have deferred for the current academic year are ineligible to apply.

How to apply Applications are made via the Housing and Finance Adviser, please refer to Student Equity website for more details: www.swinburne.edu.au/equity

Opening date4 March 2019

Closing dateAvailable throughout the year until funds expended

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The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication, July 2018. The university reserves the right to alter or amend the material contained in this brochure.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00111D

Further information1300 275 794swinburne.edu.au/scholarships

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