Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (Higher Education) at Swinburne University of Technology 2025

Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (Higher Education) – 2025

This scholarship provides a one‑off AUD 5,000 payment to assist Indigenous students who need to relocate or secure accommodation while studying at Swinburne University of Technology.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be Australian citizens of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, verified with a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate or a certified Statutory Declaration.
• Be enrolled full‑time in any higher education course offered by Swinburne.
• Have lived in a regional or remote area of Australia within the past four years and need to relocate or have relocated for study.
• Be a commencing or continuing student at Swinburne in 2025.
• Demonstrate financial hardship, personal hardship, or other barriers such as being the first in family to attend university or living in a regional, rural, or remote area.
• Submit a 500‑word personal statement outlining their financial position, relocation circumstances, and how the scholarship will assist with accommodation.

Application Process

To apply, follow these steps:

• Complete the online application form and upload all required supporting documents.
• Include the personal statement, a referee report (e.g., a character reference), and any other relevant documentation.
• Ensure the application is complete; incomplete submissions will not be considered.
• Refer to the Scholarship Help Guide for additional guidance.

Benefits

The scholarship is valued at AUD 5,000 as a one‑off payment, intended to cover relocation or accommodation costs for eligible students.

Apply through the official scholarship page: Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (Higher Education) application.