The Swinburne University of Technology is offering scholarships for International Students in 2024

Swinburne University of Technology, established in 1908, is a prestigious institution renowned for its contributions to science, technology, and innovation. Located in Melbourne, Australia, its main campus in Hawthorn, just 7.5 km from the city center, serves as a hub for cutting-edge research and academic excellence. Recognized globally, Swinburne ranks 285th in the QS World University Rankings and 199th in the US News and World Report Global Universities for 2023. Renowned for its commitment to innovation, industry engagement, and social inclusion, Swinburne continues to make significant social and economic impacts through its pioneering work.

Scholarships Details: 

• Country: Australia
• Host Institution: Swinburne University of Technology
• Location of Award: Australia
• Number of Awards: Not specified
• Gender: Open to males and females
• Type: Funded / Fully Funded
• Study Levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD
• Nationality: International Students

Eligibility and Requirements for International Students: 

• Applicants must be international students; citizens of Australia or New Zealand and permanent residents of Australia are not eligible.
• Applicants must not hold another scholarship or reduced fee arrangement from Swinburne.
• Candidates must fulfill any course or scholarship-specific entry requirements.
• A GPA equivalent to 60% or higher as per the Australian education standard is required.

Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year:

1. International Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship: Provides up to 30% tuition fee reduction based on GPA. Applicants from certain regions may receive an additional 10% discount.
2. International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship: Offers up to 30% tuition fee reduction based on GPA. Certain courses are excluded from this award.
3. George Swinburne Postgraduate STEM Scholarship: Available for students pursuing STEM programs, offering up to 30% tuition fee reduction based on GPA. Applicants enrolled in the ELICOS+ program are automatically considered.
4. International Excellence Pathway Scholarship: Grants up to A$2500 to A$4000 tuition fee reduction for pathway courses. Applicants must meet specific GPA criteria.
5. ELICOS+ Program: Provides up to 10 weeks of tuition fee refund for applicants enrolled in the ELICOS+ program at Swinburne University. Students pursuing pathway courses plus undergraduate or postgraduate degrees are automatically considered.
6. Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards (SUPRAs): Awarded to exceptional doctoral students for living expenses and tuition fees coverage.
7. Tuition Fee Scholarship: Covers research tuition fees for up to four years for doctoral students and two years for research masters. International students must seek support from their Principal Supervisor to apply for this scholarship.

The financial aid available for the 2024-2025 academic session:

• A$2500 to A$4000 off-pathway course tuition fees.
• 30% reduction in tuition fees for International Excellence Undergraduate or Postgraduate Scholarship recipients.
• Refund of tuition fees for up to 10 weeks for participants in the ELICOS+ Program.
• An annual stipend of $30,000 (indexed to 2023 rates) for three years, with a possible 6-month extension. This also covers tuition fees for up to four years and includes a thesis allowance for Postgraduate Research Awards.

Application guidelines: 

1. Meet the eligibility criteria: Ensure you meet the specific eligibility requirements, which may include academic performance, nationality, and other criteria.
2. Apply for admission: Apply for a program at Swinburne University of Technology. Successful admission to a program is a prerequisite for consideration for most scholarships, except for Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards (SUPRAs).
3. Academic performance: Scholarships are typically awarded based on academic merit, so strive for excellence in your previous academic studies. The better your grades, the higher your chances of receiving a scholarship and potentially a higher scholarship amount.
4. Automatic consideration: For most scholarships, applicants will be automatically considered upon acceptance into a program at Swinburne University. However, for Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards (SUPRAs), additional steps may be required, so applicants should seek advice from their supervisor.
5. Follow application instructions: Pay close attention to any specific instructions provided for each scholarship, including deadlines and required documentation.

For further details on the application process, please visit the following links:

• General application process: https://tinyurl.com/448hz9cz
• Postgraduate application process for international students: https://tinyurl.com/ysdjvjp2

Official website: https://tinyurl.com/5z9bwsyc