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Scholarships and closing dates

The following scholarships are available to students undertaking an undergraduate degree or, in some cases, vocation education or postgraduate courses in 2016. For the complete list of scholarships, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP NAME CLOSING DATE PAGE

Scholarships for commencing students Merit-based scholarships

High Achievers Program

Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships VTAC dates apply 5 Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Scholarships VTAC dates apply 7

Other merit-based scholarships

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship – Semester 1 intake VTAC dates apply 9 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship – Semester 2 intake Direct application to Swinburne 9 George Swinburne Merit Scholarship VTAC dates apply 9 Discipline-specific scholarships

Aviation

Piers Fowler Professional Development Initiative Scholarship 18 March 2016 10 Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship – Aviation 29 January 2016 10

Business and Management

Apollo Fund – First in Family Scholarship 18 March 2016 11 Centre for Social Impact Scholarship Visit website 11

Let’s make your goals a reality

Whether you dream of making a difference in your industry,

undertaking innovative research or serving the community,

Swinburne scholarships can help you make your goals a reality.

Our scholarships are not just for high achievers. We have a variety

of scholarships that are available to new and current students that

recognise academic achievement, community service, financial

hardship or the need to relocate to study from regional areas.

Check out our wide range of scholarships and take the first step

into your future.

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Scholarships for all disciplines

George Alexander Foundation Scholarship 29 January 2016 14 Kath Watson Scholarship for Women 29 January 2016 14 Rosemary Simpson Scholarship 29 January 2016 15

Access scholarships

Access Scholarships VTAC dates apply 16

Access Scholarships for First-Year Undergraduates VTAC dates apply 16 Access Scholarships for Students who are Care Leavers from Victorian State or Foster Care VTAC dates apply 16 Pathways Access Scholarships VTAC dates apply 16

Commonwealth scholarships

Indigenous Access Scholarships VTAC dates apply 17 Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships VTAC dates apply 17 Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships VTAC dates apply 17

Residential Scholarships 29 January 2016 18

Study and living expenses grants – major grants/scholarships 18 March 2016 18

Study and living expenses grants – other grants Until funds are expended 19

Scholarships for current students

Access Scholarships for Final-Year Undergraduates VTAC dates apply 16 Alba Sorati Scholarship for Women 18 March 2016 13 Australian Federation of Air Pilots and the Australian Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund Scholarship for Aviation 18 March 2016 20 Centre for Social Impact Scholarship February 2016 11 Commonwealth scholarships VTAC dates apply 17 Judith Kinnear Student Travel Scholarship 18 March 2016 20 Kath Watson Scholarship for Women 29 January 2016 14 Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship 18 March 2016 21 Piers Fowler Flight Instructor Scholarship 18 March 2016 21 Piers Fowler Professional Development Initiative Scholarship 18 March 2016 10 Piers Fowler Professional Undergraduate Research Grant 12 August 2016 22 Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop Scholarship 29 April 2016 22 Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship 18 March 2016 23

Swinburne Excellence Scholarships

Semester 1 intake VTAC dates apply 23

Semester 2 intake Direct application to Swinburne 23

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At Swinburne we understand that high-performing students need opportunity to develop and excel in their field of interest.

This is why we created the Swinburne High Achievers Program. The program recognises students who demonstrate exceptional potential to benefit from access to research and industry projects.

Students who receive one of the following scholarships will have the opportunity to be part of the High Achievers Program:

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■ Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship (see page 5) ■

■ Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Scholarship (see page 7)

More than just a scholarship, the High Achievers Program offers a university experience unlike any other. Being part of this program means having access to the following:

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■ a guaranteed place in a study tour related to your degree ■

■ a research group or project, or industry program, from the first year

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■ mentoring from senior research students ■

■ like-minded peers to share insights and networking opportunities.

You will also become part of Swinburne’s Student Ambassador Program, representing Swinburne at key events.

Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/highachievers

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Design

Domestic applicant VTAC code: 3400234131 International applicant VTAC code: 3400234133

Students accepted into this scholarship program may undertake study in any of the following on-campus degrees:

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■ Bachelor of Design ■

■ Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Innovation and Design

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Education

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■ Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) ■

■ Bachelor of Education (Primary) ■

■ Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

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Engineering

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■ Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Honours)

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Film and Television

Domestic applicant VTAC code: Visit www.vtac.edu.au International applicant VTAC code: Visit www.vtac.edu.au

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■ Bachelor of Film and Television ■

■ Bachelor of Film and Television (Animation)

Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships

Recipients of this scholarship receive $5000 per annum for the normal duration of their chosen degree, a one-off payment of $2000 towards an international study experience and a guaranteed place in Swinburne’s student accommodation.

NOTE: Scholarship recipients are guaranteed a place in Swinburne’s student accommodation in Semester 1 in the multi-share accommodation. Semester 2 accommodation is subject to availability. Priority will be given to students who are living 80 kilometres or further from Hawthorn. Application to live on campus is still required. Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/ accommodation/residential/apply

Eligibility/Selection criteria

Applicants must:

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■ achieve a minimum ATAR of 95.00 or exceptional academic history ■

■ meet the prerequisites of their chosen degree.

NOTE: International students and non-Year 12 are also eligible to apply.

How to apply

Application must be made through VTAC by selecting the relevant scholarship VTAC code as a preference.

Opening/closing dates

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Arts and Social Sciences

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■ Bachelor of Arts ■

■ Bachelor of Arts (Professional)

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Aviation

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■ Bachelor of Aviation ■

■ Bachelor of Aviation (Management)

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Business and Management

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■ Bachelor of Accounting ■

■ Bachelor of Business ■

■ Bachelor of Business (Professional) ■

■ Bachelor of Business Information Systems

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Media and Communications

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■ Bachelor of Media and Communication ■

■ Bachelor of Media and Communication (Professional)

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Psychology

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■ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences ■

■ Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

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Science

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■ Bachelor of Science ■

■ Bachelor of Science (Professional)

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Games and Animation

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■ Bachelor of Games and Interactivity ■

■ Bachelor of Games and Interactivity (Professional)

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Health

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■ Bachelor of Community Health ■

■ Bachelor of Health Science ■

■ Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) ■

■ Bachelor of Health Science (Public and Environmental Health)

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Information and Communication Technologies

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■ Bachelor of Computer Science ■

■ Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional) ■

■ Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology ■

■ Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Professional)

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Law

Students accepted into this scholarship program may undertake study in any of the Bachelor of Laws on-campus degrees.

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Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Scholarships

Eligibility/Selection criteria

Applicants must:

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■ meet the prerequisites for their chosen degree.

How to apply

Application must be made through VTAC by selecting the relevant scholarship VTAC code as a preference.

Refer to VTAC

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Arts and Social Sciences

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■ Bachelor of Arts ■

■ Bachelor of Arts (Professional)

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Aviation

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■ Bachelor of Aviation ■

■ Bachelor of Aviation (Management)

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Business and Management

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■ Bachelor of Accounting ■

■ Bachelor of Business ■

■ Bachelor of Business (Professional) ■

■ Bachelor of Business Information Systems

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Design

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■ Bachelor of Design ■

■ Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Innovation and Design

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Education

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■ Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) ■

■ Bachelor of Education (Primary) ■

■ Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

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Engineering

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■ Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design) (Honours) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) (Honours)

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Film and Television

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■ Bachelor of Film and Television ■

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Games and Animation

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■ Bachelor of Games and Interactivity ■

■ Bachelor of Games and Interactivity (Professional)

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Health

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■ Bachelor of Community Health ■

■ Bachelor of Health Science ■

■ Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) ■

■ Bachelor of Health Science (Public and Environmental Health)

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Information and Communication Technologies

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Law

Students accepted into this scholarship program may undertake study in any of the Bachelor of Laws on-campus degrees.

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Media and Communications

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■ Bachelor of Media and Communication ■

■ Bachelor of Media and Communication (Professional)

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Psychology

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■ Bachelor of Psychological Sciences ■

■ Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

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Science

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■ Bachelor of Science ■

■ Bachelor of Science (Professional)

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship

Recipients of this scholarship receive $2000 per annum for the normal duration of their chosen degree, a one-off payment of $2000 towards an international study experience or $3000 towards a study exchange at Swinburne’s Sarawak campus and a guaranteed place in Swinburne’s student accommodation.

Students who continue to a masters or honours level qualification will also receive the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship for each year of this degree.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

Applicants must:

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How to apply

No application required. Students who have applied via VTAC for a Swinburne course in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics will automatically be considered for a STEM Scholarship.

For more information on Swinburne courses within each study area, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/study

Semester 1: Refer to VTAC

Semester 2: Applicants should apply directly to Swinburne.

George Swinburne Merit Scholarship

Students may undertake study in any on-campus bachelor degree at Swinburne.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

Applicants must:

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How to apply

Applicants should complete the VTAC Scholarship Application Form which is available through their VTAC user account. All applicants who receive an offer from Swinburne and have completed the VTAC Scholarship Application Form will automatically be assessed for this scholarship and notified after Round 1 offers.

To be considered, students must preference and be offered any Swinburne higher education course.

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Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship – Aviation

The Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Aviation is offered to assist a student with costs associated with aviation studies, enabling them to realise their passion for an aviation career and full academic potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.

Value

The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year, for a period of three years. The total value of the scholarship is $30,000.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

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■ be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or holder

of a permanent humanitarian visa

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■ be a commencing student studying full-time in a single or double

Aviation or Aviation (Management) undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2016

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■ have completed Year 12 in 2015 (or in 2014, and taken a gap year in 2015) ■

■ achieve a minimum ATAR of 85.00 ■

■ demonstrate financial need ■

■ demonstrate a passion for an aviation career.

How to apply

Applicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation.

Opening date

3 August 2015

Closing date

29 January 2016

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Piers Fowler Professional Development Initiative

Scholarship

The Piers Fowler Professional Development Initiative Scholarship is offered to students who wish to attend one of the professional aviation conferences in Australia, namely The International Symposium of the Australian Aviation Psychology Association (AAvPA), the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) Seminar, Aviation Law Association of Australian and New Zealand (ALAANZ) Conference, or SafeSkies Conference, to foster engagement in professional aviation activities in the early stages of their career. This will provide students the opportunity to communicate and engage with industry experts and get to know the latest developments of the aviation industry, which in turn will greatly foster the students’ career development.

Value

The scholarship is valued at $700.

Each scholarship recipient will be given the opportunity of an industry mentor.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be a commencing or current student studying full-time in a single or double

Aviation or Aviation (Management) undergraduate degree at Swinburne

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■ achieve a minimum ATAR of 85.00 or for a current student, achieve a credit

average for all completed units

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■ demonstrate how attending a professional aviation conference will benefit

their study and future career in the aviation industry.

How to apply

Opening date

4 January 2016

Closing date

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Apollo Fund – First in Family Scholarship

The First in Family Scholarship is awarded to commencing business students who will be the first in their family to attend university and who has experienced disadvantage.

Value

The scholarship is valued at $7500 per year, for a period of three years. The total value of the scholarship is $22,500.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident. ■

■ be a commencing student studying full-time in an on-campus single or

double Business undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2016

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■ be the first in their family to attend university ■

■ not have a previous university qualification ■

■ demonstrate financial need.

How to apply

Applicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation. Opening date 4 January 2016 Closing date 18 March 2016

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Centre for Social Impact Scholarship

The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) awards scholarships to students from the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact who:

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■ demonstrate potential for and commitment to leading, supporting or

contributing to better social outcomes in the business, public and/or social purpose sectors in the past and future

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■ have a need for and will benefit from the scholarship to enable their studies

in social impact through the Graduate Certificate.

Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit (50%) and need (50%) criteria.

Value

Visit www.csi.edu.au/scholarships

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia ■

■ have accepted their offer from their chosen university or at least

commenced an application to study the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact in 2016

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■ be continuing their Graduate Certificate in Social Impact

(maximum two courses successfully completed)

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■ have previously applied for a CSI scholarship but were unsuccessful ■

■ intend to complete the Graduate Certificate within two years ■

■ be committed to contributing to the student and alumni community ■

■ demonstrate their potential and commitment

How to apply

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Pratt Foundation Scholarship

The Pratt Foundation Scholarship is offered to assist a student with costs associated with their business studies, enabling them to realise their passion for a business career and full academic potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.

Value

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident ■

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■ possess sound academic ability, indicating a strong potential to complete

the degree within minimum time

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■ provide evidence of community service ■

■ demonstrate leadership skills.

How to apply

Opening date

4 January 2016

Closing date

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Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship – Business

The Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Business is offered to assist a student with costs associated with business studies, enabling them to realise their passion for a business career and full academic potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.

Value

The scholarship is valued at $1500 per year, for a period of three years. The total value of the scholarship is $4500.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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How to apply

Opening date

4 January 2016

Closing date

18 March 2016

Information and Communication

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Intech Scholarship in Information Technology

The Intech Scholarship in Information Technology was established to provide support for an undergraduate student studying Information Technology. The scholarship will provide financial assistance for the first year of study in their chosen undergraduate information and communication technologies degree.

Value

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a holder

of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa

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■ achieve a minimum ATAR (or equivalent) of 80.00 ■

double information and communication technologies undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2016

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■ demonstrate financial and educational disadvantage ■

■ demonstrate a passion for information technology and motivation to

succeed in their chosen field.

Students must be enrolled in one of the following on-campus degrees:

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■ Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Professional) ■

■ Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) (Honours)

How to apply

Opening date

4 January 2016

Closing date

18 March 2016

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Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship

The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships are offered to exceptional scholars who want a diverse and exciting career working at the cutting edge of technological innovation. The scholarships aim to address the current lack of gender balance and diversity in technology graduates. Awarded on merit, the scholarships will help broaden the base of students with the ambition to forge a career in technology.

Value

The scholarship is valued at $5000 per year for the normal duration of the degree up to a maximum of five years.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be aged 26 years or below at 1 January in the year of commencing studies ■

■ achieve a minimum ATAR of 80.00, or if a direct applicant, be able to

demonstrate an equivalent academic record

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■ be made an offer and enrol full-time in their first year in an eligible

undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

Students must be enrolled in one of the following on-campus degrees:

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■ Bachelor of Business Information Systems ■

Applicants may enrol in a double degree that includes one of the above degrees.

How to apply

Opening date

3 August 2015

Closing date

29 January 2016

Engineering, ICT and Science

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Alba Sorati Scholarship for Women

The Alba Sorati Scholarship is awarded to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake or continue tertiary education in engineering, information and communication technologies or science.

Value

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be a female commencing or current student studying full-time in

an on-campus single or double undergraduate degree in engineering, information and communication technologies or science at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2016

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■ demonstrate financial need and educational disadvantage.

Disadvantage may include: – financial difficulty or low income – disability or medical condition

– delay or interruption to career or studies because of family responsibilities or illness

– relocation from a rural or regional area in order to undertake tertiary study

– English as a second language

– identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

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the degree course within minimum time.

How to apply

Opening date

4 January 2016

Closing date

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Scholarships for all disciplines

The following scholarships are available to students commencing study in any degree at Swinburne. Applicants should note that some are only available to undergraduate degree students.

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George Alexander Foundation Scholarships

These scholarships have been made available by The George Alexander Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1972 by George Alexander AM to provide grants for public charitable purposes in Australia. Reflecting the founder’s special interests, the scholarships offer talented students access and opportunity to fulfil their potential. The scholarships are an important investment in the future of individual young Australians and their ongoing contribution to the broader community.

Students offered a George Alexander Foundation Scholarship may undertake any on-campus undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

Value

Five scholarships are available. Each scholarship is valued at $7500 per year, for a period of three years. The total value of the scholarship is $22,500.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be an Australian citizen ■

■ be a commencing student studying full-time in an on-campus

undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2016

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■ have completed Year 12 in 2015 (or 2014, and taken a gap year in 2015) ■

■ achieve a minimum ATAR of 80.00 ■

■ demonstrate need to reside away from home in order to undertake study ■

■ be involved in extracurricular activities that provide evidence of

leadership potential.

How to apply

Applicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation. Opening date 3 August 2015 Closing date 29 January 2016

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Kath Watson Scholarship for Women

The Kath Watson Foundation was established to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake and/or continue tertiary education and to achieve their full academic potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.

Students offered a Kath Watson Scholarship may undertake one of the following courses:

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■ a full-time vocation education course: Certificate IV, diploma or

advanced diploma

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■ a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Value

The scholarship is valued at $2000 per year for the normal duration of the degree up to a maximum period of five years.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be over 25 years of age ■

■ be a female commencing or current student studying full-time in a course

at Certificate IV level and above at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2016

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■ demonstrate financial need and educational disadvantage.

Disadvantage may include: – financial difficulty or low income – disability or medical condition

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■ demonstrate a commitment to study and career aspirations ■

■ have had an interrupted education, i.e. at least two years away from

full-time study.

How to apply

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Rosemary Simpson Scholarship

The Rosemary Simpson Scholarship has been established by the Jolimont Foundation to assist Swinburne students from rural and regional areas to undertake and complete a university education and to enable them to achieve their full potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.

Value

The scholarship is valued at $7500 per year for the normal duration of the degree for up to a maximum of five years.

Eligibility/Selection Criteria

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■ be an Australian citizen ■

■ be a commencing student studying full-time in an on-campus

undergraduate degree at Swinburne in Semester 1, 2016, with preference given to Year 12 school leavers

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■ have relocated from a rural and regional area in order to study

at Swinburne

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■ demonstrate financial need and commitment to their studies ■

■ demonstrate qualities of leadership and/or community participation.

How to apply

Opening date

3 August 2015

Closing date

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Access Scholarships for Final Year Undergraduates

Students offered an Access Scholarships for Final Year Undergraduates may undertake any undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

Value

This scholarship is valued at $5000 to assist with study costs.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be a current student studying full-time in their final year in an

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Access Scholarships for Students who are Care

Leavers from Australian State or Foster Care

Students offered an Access Scholarship for Students who are Care Leavers from Australian State or Foster Care may undertake any undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

Value

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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Pathways Access Scholarships

Students offered a Pathways Access Scholarship may undertake any undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

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Access scholarships

Swinburne is committed, through the principles of equity, to increasing educational opportunities for eligible students by providing the following Access scholarships.

How to apply

Application must be made through VTAC by completing the VTAC Scholarship Application Form which is available through your VTAC user account.

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Access Scholarships

Students offered an Access Scholarship may undertake any undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

Value

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ have current or previous Asylum Seeker status ■

■ be a commencing or current student studying full-time in an

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Access Scholarships for First Year Undergraduates

Students offered an Access Scholarship for First Year Undergraduates may undertake any undergraduate degree at Swinburne.

Value

This scholarship is valued at $5000 to assist with study costs including relocation costs.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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Commonwealth scholarships

Commonwealth scholarships aim to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas, and Indigenous students with costs associated with higher education.

How to apply

Application must be made through VTAC by completing the VTAC Scholarship Application which is available through your VTAC user account.

Refer to VTAC

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Indigenous Access Scholarships

Students offered an Indigenous Access Scholarship (IAS) may undertake any undergraduate degree course.

Students eligible for an IAS may also receive an Indigenous CECS Scholarship and, if eligible, an Indigenous CAS Scholarship – subject to funding.

Value

This scholarship is valued at $4726 (as at 2015).

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be an Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander ■

■ demonstrate low socio-economic status or financial disadvantage ■

■ be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne in 2016.

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Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation

Scholarships

The Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (ICAS) aims to improve higher education access for Indigenous people, particularly those who need to relocate from regional and remote areas, through payments to assist with accommodation costs.

Value

This scholarship is valued at $2543.50 per semester (in 2015) and is indexed each year by the government. This scholarship is available for up to eight payment cycles.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree at Swinburne in 2016 ■

■ have lived or studied in a regional or remote area of Australia within the

four years immediately preceding the commencement of the current course of study.

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Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs

Scholarships

The Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (ICECS) aims to improve higher education access for Indigenous people, particularly those who need to relocate from regional and remote areas, through payments to assist with education costs.

Value

This scholarship is valued at $1271.50 per semester (in 2015) and is indexed each year by the government. This scholarship is available for up to eight payment cycles.

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Residential Scholarships

Scholarships are available to current students who are living on campus. There are 10 Residential Scholarships available to students who reside at the Swinburne Residential College or Swinburne Apartments. There are also 10 Residential Scholarships available to students who reside at the Swinburne Place Apartments. The scholarships are designed to assist students in meeting the costs of living away from home.

Value

Scholarship recipients receive a reduction of $1000 per semester in their residential fees. Total value of the scholarship is $2000.

Eligibility/Selection criteria:

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■ be enrolled full-time at Swinburne ■

■ reside in the Student Residences at the Hawthorn campus for the full

academic year i.e. two semesters

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■ not be a previous Residential Scholarship recipient.

Note: The scholarships will be offered primarily on the basis of academic merit, with leadership qualities, socio-economic disadvantage, financial hardship, community engagement and the potential of the applicant to enhance the reputation of student life within the residences taken into account. Successful recipients are required to assist with Residences promotional activities including Open Day, school tours and other activities as requested by Residential management.

How to apply

Download the application form: www.swin.edu.au/residences

Opening date

3 August 2015

Closing date

29 January 2016

Contact

Student Residences, Student Services residences@swin.edu.au

(03) 9214 5555

Study and living expenses grants

A variety of grants and scholarships are available to local undergraduate degree or associate degree students from low socio-economic backgrounds who are experiencing significant hardship and struggling to meet basic living costs. These grants and scholarships have been made possible through funding provided by the Commonwealth Department of Education – Higher Education Participation Program (HEPP).

Due to Commonwealth funding requirements pathways and vocational education, postgraduate and international students are ineligible to apply for these benefits.

Major grants/scholarships

Eligibility/Selection criteria

To be eligible, applicants must be:

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■ a domestic undergraduate (or associate degree) student ■

■ enrolled full time at Swinburne** ■

■ from a low socio economic background and experiencing significant

financial hardship and struggling to meet basic living costs

** Exceptional circumstances for studying part time will be considered. Students who have deferred for the current academic year are ineligible to apply.

Note: Multiple scholarships and grants are available.

How to apply

Applicants must complete and submit an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/equity). Opening date 22 February 2016 Closing date 18 March 2016

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Rental Assistance Scholarships

This scholarship is available to students who are paying rent or board, including students living in family home paying board and contributing to household expenses.

Value

Scholarships are valued up to $2000, paid in fortnightly instalments of $100 backdated to the start of Semester 1.

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Laptop Grants – Macbook

This grant is available to students who are enrolled in a course where use of Mac computer is a core requirement. This includes courses related to design, film, television; digital media including multimedia and games; and engineering and technology.

Value

Recipients will receive a MacBook Pro 15” or 13” Notebook with nylon sleeves up to the value of $2800.

Note: Previous recipients are ineligible to apply.

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Laptop Grants – Acer Iconia Switch 11 Pro

(or equivalent)

This grant is available to students who are in need of a laptop to assist with their studies.

Value

Recipients will receive an Acer Iconia Switch 11 Pro Laptop (or equivalent) with a case up to the value of $1100.

Note: Previous recipients are ineligible to apply.

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iPad Grants

This grant is available to students who are in need of an iPad to assist with their studies.

Value

Recipients will receive an iPad Air 2 (16GB WiFi) (or equivalent) with a leather cover valued at $600.

Note: Previous iPad/Tablet recipients are ineligible to apply.

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Travel Assistance Grants – Myki Money/Pass Card

This grant is available to on-campus students who have a Victorian Public Transport Student Concession Card or a Health Care Card.

Value

Recipients will receive a yearly concession Myki Money or Myki Pass card valued at over $600.

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Travel Assistance Grants – Petrol Voucher

This grant is available to assist on-campus students with travel costs.

Value

Recipients will receive petrol vouchers up to the value of $1000.

Other grants

A range of grants are available throughout the year including hardship grants, book vouchers, food vouchers and transport vouchers. A complete list of other grants available can be found at www.swinburne.edu.au/equity

Eligibility/Selection criteria

To be eligible, applicants must be:

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■ domestic undergraduate (or associate degree) students ■

■ enrolled full time at Swinburne** ■

■ from a low socio economic background and experiencing significant

financial hardship and struggling to meet basic living costs.

** Exceptional circumstances for studying part time will be considered. Students who have deferred for the current academic year are ineligible to apply.

Note: Multiple scholarships and grants are available.

How to apply

Applications are made via the Housing and Finance Officer. Please refer to Student Equity website: www.swinburne.edu.au/equity

Opening dates

Book voucher grants (and all other grants listed on the above website): 22 February 2016

Hardship grants: 1 April 2016

These grants are available throughout the year until funds are expended.

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Book Voucher Grants

This grant is offered to students to assist with costs of books and other materials that are associated with their studies.

Value

Recipients will receive Swinburne Bookshop voucher grants up to the value of $600.

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Hardship Grants

This grant is offered to assist students who are experiencing significant financial difficulty and are struggling to meet basic living costs.

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Access Scholarships for Final Year Undergraduates

For details of this scholarship, please refer to page 16.

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Alba Sorati Scholarship for Women

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Australian Federation of Air Pilots and the Australian

Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund Scholarship for Aviation

The Australian Federation of Air Pilots and the Australian Air Pilots Mutual Benefit Fund (AFAP and MBF) have a proud history of supporting aviation education through a university scholarship program in cooperation with a number of academic aviation institutions in Australia. Together, AFAP and MBF have extended this program to Swinburne by offering two scholarships of $3000 each to assist aviation students in their pursuit of becoming a professional pilot.

Value

Two scholarships are available. Each scholarship is valued at $3000.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be enrolled full-time in one of the following aviation degrees with

a concurrent active enrolment in the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) at Swinburne:

– Bachelor of Aviation

– Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Business (or Bachelor of Commerce)

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■ be in the second or third year of their degree

– second-year applicants are required to have attained their CASA Private Pilot Licence and at least four CPL theory exam credits

– third-year applicants are to have obtained all seven CPL theory credits and CASA IREX theory pass and have successfully completed unit AVF80002 Commercial Pilot Licence Practicum 1

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■ have attained a minimum of a credit average, with no fails, in their course ■

■ demonstrate financial need/constraint(s) where financial support is required ■

■ demonstrate social responsibility through engagement in community and

industry activities as well as commitment to the industry and striving to achieve prospective career objectives

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■ possess and demonstrate the attribute of ‘airpersonship’ including

leadership, communication, respect for peers and teamwork skills; and demonstrate attributes such as persistence, assertiveness, and

How to apply

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Centre for Social Impact Scholarships

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Commonwealth Scholarships

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Judith Kinnear Student Travel Scholarship

The Judith Kinnear Travel Scholarship is designed to be used by a student enrolled in a postgraduate degree (by research), either a masters or PhD in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology for travel to attend a conference, visit colleagues at a research institute, meet potential business or research collaborators, or similar.

Value

This scholarship is valued at $5000.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be enrolled full-time in a postgraduate degree (by research) in the

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology

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■ demonstrate how the attendance at a ‘significant career-impacting

international event’ will be of professional benefit to them and impact on their career

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■ demonstrate that they have limited or no access to University or external

funding for their travel plans/visit and that without the appropriate funding, will not be able to undertake the travel

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■ provide an estimated breakdown of costs required (i.e. conference

registration, flight and/or accommodation costs, etc.).

How to apply

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Kath Watson Scholarship for Women

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Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship

Swinburne has study exchange arrangements with partner institutions including Western Michigan University (USA) and EBS University of Business and Law (Germany) for Aviation and Aviation (Management) students. The Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship is offered to provide the recipient with the opportunity to experience operations within the aviation industry internationally, and develop personal relationships and knowledge that will enhance their opportunities upon returning to Australia.

Value

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be a current student studying full time in the second or third year

in a single or double undergraduate degree in Aviation or Aviation (Management) at Swinburne

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■ be accepted for a 6 month study exchange with a partner institution

(including Western Michigan University, USA or EBS University of Business and Law, Germany). The study exchange program should contribute to the completion of their degree at Swinburne

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■ demonstrate the benefit of the study exchange and the scholarship.

How to apply

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Piers Fowler Flight Instructor Scholarship

The Piers Fowler Flight Instructor Scholarship is offered to a student undertaking the Flight Instructor Rating Practicum (AVF80006) in the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) offered by Swinburne. This scholarship not only seeks to sponsor aspiring pilots to achieve their Instructor Rating but to provide the opportunity to experience the role of Airline Check Pilot/Training Pilot. This scholarship plays a part in pioneering a new link between the industry and education and training.

Value

This scholarship is valued at $10,000.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be a current third year student studying full-time in the single or double

undergraduate degree in Aviation or Aviation (Management) at Swinburne

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■ have obtained their Commercial Pilot License (CPL) ■

■ achieve a credit average for all completed units ■

■ receive recommendation from the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) and/or

Training Manager at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy based on their aptitude as an instructor

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■ demonstrate why an Instructor Rating is important to their career

aspirations.

How to apply

Opening date

4 January 2016

Closing date

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Piers Fowler Professional Development Initiative

Scholarship

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Piers Fowler Professional Undergraduate

Research Grant

The Piers Fowler Undergraduate Research Grant is offered to capstone research project teams to conduct a rigorous scientific study in their final year of study. In this project unit, students are equipped with skills and knowledge and are encouraged to conduct applied aviation studies using either primary or secondary data. Past projects from this unit have been accepted to be presented at major international conferences and have been published in peer-reviewed academic research journals.

Value

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be a current final year student studying full-time in the single or double

undergraduate degree in Aviation or Aviation (Management)

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■ enrol in the Aviation Research Project Part I and Part II ■

■ be part of a three to five member project team ■

■ submit a research proposal detailing methodology to be used by the

project and a justification for the grant support

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How to apply

Applicants must complete an online application form (www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships) and submit with all supporting documentation. Opening date 30 May 2016 Closing date 12 August 2016

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Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Swinburne and the City of Stonnington to commemorate the life and work of the late Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop, who was a resident of the City of Stonnington.

Value

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be enrolled full-time in their final year at Swinburne. This scholarship

is open to higher education and vocational education students of Swinburne who expect to finish their Certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor or honours degree in the year they are applying for the scholarship

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■ achieve outstanding academic results ■

■ provide evidence of current involvement in community affairs which must

have been continuous for a period of at least two years. Community service could include:

– local government sponsored voluntary activity – work for a recognised charitable organisation

– service with youth community organisations such as Scouts, Girl Guides, etc.

– service through community sponsored sporting activities – community service through such schemes as the Duke of

Edinburgh Award

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■ submit a statement of no more than 500 words on the significance of the

life of Sir Edward Weary Dunlop in respect of community service.

How to apply

Opening date

4 January 2016

Closing date

29 April 2016

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Sheila Fitzgerald Scholarship

The Sheila Fitzgerald scholarship is offered to enable a student to pursue a vocational foundation or an apprenticeship program, consistent with Sheila’s deeply held commitment to accessible, high-quality vocational education.

Value

Eligibility/Selection criteria

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■ be a current student studying full-time in a vocational education

foundation or apprenticeship program

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■ demonstrate financial need or socio-economic disadvantage.

Disadvantage(s) may include: – financial difficulty or low income – disability or medical condition

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■ demonstrate passion for the chosen field of study and long term plans

and benefits of the scholarship

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■ be enrolled in a course in one of the following areas:

– apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship courses:

• plumbing

• carpentry

• engineering (mechanical and fabrication)

• electrotechnology

• electrician

– spoken and written English – general education for adults

– English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Access) – EAL (Further Study)

How to apply

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Swinburne Excellence Scholarships

Students may undertake study in any on-campus bachelor degree at Swinburne.

Eligibility/Selection criteria

Applicants must:

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■ be current full-time undergraduate students at Swinburne ■

■ achieve exceptional academic history in their studies.

How to apply

No application is necessary. Students who meet the above eligibility criteria will automatically be considered for each semester.

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