Swinburne Pathways Access Scholarship 2025

 

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Swinburne Pathways Access Scholarship 2025

The Pathways Access Scholarship, funded by the Department of Education’s Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Programme (HEPPP), aims to support Australians from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds to pursue higher education opportunities. This scholarship is specifically open to students who have completed a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification immediately before beginning a full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne University of Technology in 2025.

Scholarship Overview

About the positions

Swinburne Pathways Access Scholarship 2025

The Pathways Access Scholarship, funded by the Department of Education’s Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Programme (HEPPP), aims to support Australians from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds to pursue higher education opportunities. This scholarship is specifically open to students who have completed a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification immediately before beginning a full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne University of Technology in 2025.

Scholarship Overview

Scholarship type: Access Scholarship

Value: $5,000 per year (paid bi-annually) for up to 3 years, or a one-off payment of $500

Study Level: Undergraduate

Study Course: Any undergraduate course offered by Swinburne University of Technology

Citizen Type: Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or holders of permanent humanitarian visas

Number of Positions: Not specified

Duration: Up to 3 years

Deadline: 31 March 2025

Eligibility Criteria 

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Citizenship/Residency Status:

  • Australian citizen
  • Australian permanent resident
  • Holder of a permanent humanitarian visa

• Enrollment Criteria:

  • Enrolled full-time in an eligible undergraduate course at Swinburne University of Technology in Semester 1, 2025
  • Completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification immediately before beginning the undergraduate degree in 2024. Eligible qualifications include:
    • Certificate I-IV
    • Diploma
    • Advanced Diploma
    • UniLink Diploma

• Hardship Evidence: Applicants must provide evidence of financial and/or personal hardship, such as:

  • Centrelink statements
  • Health Care Card
  • Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Payment Summary

• Personal Statement: Submit a 500-word personal statement detailing personal and/or financial challenges experienced.

Selection Criteria 

Selection is based on:

• Evidence of financial and/or personal hardship
• Merit of the personal statement provided
• Meeting all eligibility criteria

(Also apply for La Trobe University Australia High Achiever Scholarships 2025)

How to Apply

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form along with all supporting documents by Monday, 31 March 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For detailed guidance, applicants can refer to the Scholarship Application Help Guide provided by Swinburne University.

Who to Contact 

For queries or further assistance, contact the Swinburne University Scholarships Office:

• Email: scholarships@swinburne.edu.au
• Phone: +61392148444
• Address: Swinburne University of Technology

Visit the University Website to learn more about this scholarship and submit an application. 

(Also apply for UniSA Research Scholarships 2024-2025)

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