Pathways Access Scholarship to Study at Swinburne University 2025
TextApplications are now open for the Pathways Access Scholarship, designed to support local students transitioning from a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification to a full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne University of Technology in 2025.
Scholarship Overview
Funded by: Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Programme (HEPPP), Department of Education.
Value:
$500 one-off payment before commencing studies.
$5,000 annually (paid bi-annually) for up to 3 years.
Application Deadline: Friday, 21 February 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
Citizenship/Residency:
Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa.
Enrollment Requirements:
Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate course at Swinburne University in Semester 1, 2025.
Have completed a VET qualification (Certificate I-IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or UniLink Diploma) immediately before starting your undergraduate degree.
Financial/Personal Hardship:
Provide evidence of financial or personal hardship, such as:
Centrelink statements
Health Care Card
ATO Payment Summary
Personal Statement:
Submit a 500-word statement detailing your personal and/or financial disadvantages.
Eligible Courses
Any undergraduate course offered by Swinburne University of Technology.
Conditions
Previous recipients of any Swinburne Access Scholarship are ineligible.
Scholarship conditions and guidelines apply. Visit the Scholarship Conditions page for details.
How to Apply
Complete the online application form by Friday, 21 February 2025.
Submit all supporting documentation, including evidence of financial/personal hardship and your personal statement.
Refer to the Scholarship Application Help Guide if needed.
Contact Information
Fees and Scholarships Team, Student Administration
Email:scholarship@swin.edu.au
Website:Pathways Access Scholarship 2025
Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your studies with financial support from Swinburne University.
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