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

Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (Higher Education)

The Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (Higher Education) aims to assist Indigenous undergraduate and postgraduate students with the costs of relocating or securing accommodation to start or continue their degree at Swinburne University. This one-off payment is designed to ease the financial burden of relocating for study.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (Higher Education), applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Nationality: Applicants must be Australian citizens of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, confirmed by submitting a Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage certificate (COA) or a certified Statutory Declaration.
• Course Eligibility: This scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time in any Higher Education course offered by Swinburne University.
• Relocation Requirement: Applicants must have lived in a regional or remote area of Australia within the past four years and need to relocate or have relocated for study.
• Other Criteria: The scholarship is available to students who:
• Are commencing or continuing students at Swinburne in 2025.
• Have experienced financial hardship, personal hardship, or face barriers to accessing education (e.g., being the first in family to attend university or living in a regional, rural, or remote area).
• Personal Statement: Applicants must submit a 500-word personal statement explaining their financial position, relocation circumstances, and how the scholarship will assist with accommodation.

Application Process

To apply for the Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (Higher Education), applicants should:

• Complete the Online Application: Fill out the online application form and submit it along with all supporting documentation.
• Submit Supporting Documents: This includes the personal statement, a referee report (such as a character reference from a current or past employer), and any other relevant documents.
• Incomplete Applications: Applications that are incomplete will not be considered, so ensure all required information is submitted.
• For guidance, applicants can refer to the Scholarship Help Guide.

Benefits/Value

The Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (Higher Education) provides the following benefit:

• Scholarship Value: The scholarship is valued at $5,000 as a one-off payment, which will assist with the costs of relocation or accommodation for students who are moving to study at Swinburne.
• This scholarship is designed to alleviate the financial challenges faced by Indigenous students who need to relocate for their studies, helping them focus on their education without the added stress of accommodation and relocation costs.