Swinburne University Pathways Access Scholarship for International Students

The Pathways Access Scholarship is open to students who have completed a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification immediately before commencing a full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne in 2025.

The Pathways Access Scholarship 2025, funded by the Department of Education’s Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Programme (HEPPP), supports Australian students from low socioeconomic backgrounds in attending university. It provides financial aid to eligible students commencing full-time undergraduate studies at Swinburne University of Technology.

• Table of Content
• About Swinburne University
• Swinburne University Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Swinburne University Scholarship Program
• Requirements for Swinburne University Scholarship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Swinburne University Scholarship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Swinburne University

Swinburne University Scholarship Program

Application Deadline	31 Mar 2025
Country to study	Australia
School to study	Swinburne University
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Swinburne University
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Swinburne University Scholarship Program

This scholarship is valued at

• $500 one-off payment before the commencement of studies
• The scholarship is valued at $5,000 per year, for up to 3 years (paid bi-annually). 

Requirements for Swinburne University Scholarship Program Qualification

To be eligible for the Pathways Access Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Meet the following criteria:
   • an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
2. Meet the following enrolment criteria:
   • be a Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2025
   • enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
3. Have completed a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification immediately prior to commencing your undergraduate degree at Swinburne University in 2024.
   • Includes Certificate I - IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and UniLink Diploma
4. 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
5. Submit a personal statement (500 words) addressing personal and/or financial disadvantage 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Swinburne University Scholarship Program

Selection is based on demonstrated financial or personal hardship, as evidenced by documentation such as Centrelink statements, Health Care Card, or ATO Payment Summary. Applicants must also submit a 500-word personal statement detailing their financial or personal challenges.

Application Deadline

March 31, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Swinburne University on to apply

Applicants should complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by Monday, 31 March 2025.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance when completing your application, please view the Scholarship Application Help Guide.

For more details,visit Swinburne University website