Scholarships
You may be eligible for one of the following scholarships to study at Swinburne University of Technology. Please note that these scholarships are subject to change.
Find out about the scholarships available to:
- All international students
- Students from Canada and the US
- Students from Chile
- Students from Malaysia
- Students from Mexico
- Students from Thailand
- Students from Vietnam
You can also search for relevant scholarships on the Study in Australia Scholarship Search site – enter your country and what/where you would like to study.
All international students
Australian Government
The Australian Government's overseas aid program aims to increase access to and the quality of education and training for people in partner countries.
It brings under the one umbrella existing scholarship programs managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST), and introduces a new AusAID managed awards program - Australian Leadership Awards.
- The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
- The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) – Scholarships
- The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) – Fellowships
- The Endeavour Awards
Foreign Loans
Your government may sponsor your study in Australia under a Foreign Loan Program.
Postgraduate Research Scholarships
A number of different types of Postgraduate Research Scholarships are available each year.
Study Lilydale Scholarships
The Study Lilydale Scholarships provide international students with an opportunity to experience the refreshing learning and living environment of the Lilydale campus.
Eligible students will receive the Study Lilydale Scholarship which reduces the published course fee by 10 per cent per annum for the duration of the degree.
All students who enrol in an on-campus, single degree at Lilydale are considered for the scholarship – no separate application is required.
US and Canadian students
AustraLearn Scholarships
The following AustraLearn scholarships are available to students from the US and Canada:
- Two USD$500 tuition waivers for students commencing the Swinburne Study Abroad program.
- Two USD$3000 tuition waivers for students commencing a full degree program at Swinburne.
Selection is based on academic merit and a 250-word statement of intention.
For more information on how to apply please contact AustraLearn in the US at studyabroad@australearn.org or Canada at studyabroad@australearncanada.org
Chilean students
Bicentennial Scholarships (Chile)
A partnership between the Government of the Republic of Chile and Universities Australia allows Chilean students to receive substantial financial help to study in Australia.
The Bicentennial Scholarship provides an opportunity for up to 500 successful students to receive a monthly stipend, as well as a contribution towards living and studying expenses.
As part of the application, students will be able to provide three preferences for the institution at which they wish to study.
Malaysian students
MACC Scholarships 2009 (Malaysia)
The 2009 MACC Scholarship (Malaysia) was awarded to Bridget Annabel KINSIK for the Master of Business (Human Resource Management).
The scholarship is in support of the Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC), and provides funding for a Malaysian citizen to study a masters program of the student's choice in Australia.
The scholarship is valued at up to A$9750 per semester over three consecutive semesters and is awarded on academic merit.
Mexican students
FUNED Postgraduate Scholarships (Mexico)
Swinburne offers four 25 per cent tuition waiver scholarships each year to Mexican students to study at Swinburne in Fundación Mexicana para la Educación, la Tecnología y la Ciencia (FUNED) approved programs.
It enables Mexican college graduates to undertake a master degree locally and overseas to help contribute to the development of Mexico.
For more information on how to apply please contact Swinburne International – Americas and Europe Team at AEadmissions@swin.edu.au.
Thai students
Australian University Scholarships (Thailand)
The Australian University Scholarships are provided by Australian Education International (AEI) Bangkok and Swinburne International to postgraduate students from Thailand who are commencing a PhD at Swinburne.
Vietnamese students
MOET-VIET Scholarships (Vietnam)
The government Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) provides scholarships to Vietnamese nationals for study in Australia. Scholarships are for study in Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research programs, managed through the Vietnam International Education Development (VIED) office. Swinburne also provides scholarships to MOET under a joint scholarship agreement with MOET-VIED.