Access Scholarship for Students who are Care Leavers from Aus State or Foster Care VTAC at Swinburne University of Technology 2025
Swinburne University offers the Access Scholarship for Australian care leavers and foster care alumni pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies. This partial funding scholarship provides up to $5,500 across the first three years of study, with a $500 upfront payment before semester start. Applications close 28 February 2026 and require VTAC form submission alongside course offers.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
Australia
Eligible Courses
All courses offered by the university
University
Swinburne University of Technology
Access Scholarship for Care Leavers from Australian State or Foster Care
Eligibility
- Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or holders of permanent humanitarian visas.
- Applicants must be care leavers from Australian state care or foster care and demonstrate financial hardship.
- Scholarship supports full-time undergraduate study commencing Semester 1, 2025 at Swinburne University.
Application Process
- Complete the VTAC Scholarship Application Form via your VTAC account.
- Automatic consideration occurs if you receive a Swinburne course offer and submit the form.
- Notifications sent in March 2025; ensure Swinburne is listed as a preference.
Scholarship Value
- One-off $500 payment before studies begin.
- Additional $5,000 disbursed over three years to support education and living costs.
Applications close 28 February 2026. This partial funding opportunity is available for all courses offered by Swinburne University. Apply here for detailed information and the official application form.
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