Kath Watson Scholarship for Women at Swinburne University of Technology 2025

Kath Watson Scholarship for Women 2025 – Overview

The Kath Watson Scholarship for Women provides partial funding of AUD 7,500 per year for up to three years, paid bi‑annually, to support women from disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing higher education at Swinburne University of Technology.

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa who identify as female and are 25 years or older in the year the scholarship commences.
• Applicants must be full‑time students, either commencing or continuing their studies at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2025, in any vocational education, undergraduate, or postgraduate course.
• It is specifically targeted at women who face financial hardship or educational disadvantage.

Application Process

• Submit a 500‑word personal statement that outlines your commitment to study, career aspirations, and how you have faced financial hardship or educational disadvantage.
• Provide evidence of financial hardship, disability, or personal challenges (e.g., Centrelink statements or payslips).

Benefits

• The scholarship delivers AUD 7,500 per year for up to three years, helping recipients reduce the need to work outside of their studies.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: 28 February 2026

For detailed information and to access the application form, visit the official scholarship page: Kath Watson Scholarship for Women 2025.