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Apply for the 2027 Swinburne Welcome Scholarships for International Students & Refugees (Australian Visa Opportunities)

Key information

Location
Australia
Opportunity type
scholarship
Published
September 16, 2026

Quick summary

Are you seeking a transformative study experience in Australia as a refugee, asylum seeker, or international student on a humanitarian visa? Applications for the Swinburne Welcome Scholarships 2026 are now officially open, according to a recent announcement from Swinburne University of Technology! Application Deadline Closes: 31 December 2026 Tell Me About The Scholarship The Swinburne Welcome Scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver for eligible asylum seekers and refugees enrolling in vocational education (VE) or undergraduate programmes at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.

Eligibility: Applicants must hold one of the following: Bridging Visa ‘E’ (BVE’s) (subclass V050),Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) (subclass V785)Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV) (subclass V790)Temporary Humanitarian Concern (V786)Bridging Visa A (BVA's) (subclass V010) (who have also applied for permanent protection) Enrolment criteria Applicants must be: a commencing first year Swinburne student in 2027enrolled full-time in a Swinburne undergraduate or a select vocational education course (UniLink Diploma program, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma).

How to apply: How to apply Opening date Thursday 1 October 2026 Closing date Monday 30 November 2026 Complete application Complete the online application form Submit the online application form with all supporting documentation by the closing date.

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Overview

Are you seeking a transformative study experience in Australia as a refugee, asylum seeker, or international student on a humanitarian visa? Applications for the Swinburne Welcome Scholarships 2026 are now officially open, according to a recent announcement from Swinburne University of Technology!

Application Deadline

Closes: 31 December 2026

Tell Me About The Scholarship

The Swinburne Welcome Scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver for eligible asylum seekers and refugees enrolling in vocational education (VE) or undergraduate programmes at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.

It is designed to support students on specific visa types who face financial hardship, enabling them to access higher education opportunities.

Type

Full Tuition Waiver | Vocational & Undergraduate | Refugee/Asylum Seeker Students | Australia

Who Can Apply

Applicants must

Hold one of the following visas

Bridging Visa E (V050)

Temporary Protection Visa (V785)

Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (V790)

Temporary Humanitarian Concern (V786)

Bridging Visa A (V010) (with permanent protection application lodged).

Be a commencing first‑year student in 2026.

Enroll full‑time in an eligible undergraduate or vocational programme (exceptions: Bachelor of Aviation, professional degrees, Swinburne Online).

Demonstrate community involvement and financial hardship.

Benefits

Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the programme.

Access to Swinburne’s support services and student community.

How Long Will the Scholarship Last

Covers the entire duration of the enrolled programme (VE or undergraduate).

Required Documents

Personal statement (≤300 words) addressing

Community involvement (past and future contributions).

Leadership potential and volunteer work.

Evidence of financial hardship, e.g.

Health Care Card, Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy, Disability Support Pension, Carer’s Payment.

Bank statements/payslips with explanation.

Written reference (dated within 12 months, supporting personal statement).

VTAC ID (if applying via VTAC as a Year 12 student).

How to Apply

Apply for a course at Swinburne (via VTAC for Year 12 students or directly for others).

Prepare supporting documents (personal statement, financial evidence, reference).

Complete the online scholarship application form.

Submit all documents by 31 December 2026.

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Eligibility

Applicants must hold one of the following: Bridging Visa ‘E’ (BVE’s) (subclass V050),Temporary Protection Visas (TPV) (subclass V785)Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEV) (subclass V790)Temporary Humanitarian Concern (V786)Bridging Visa A (BVA's) (subclass V010) (who have also applied for permanent protection) Enrolment criteria Applicants must be: a commencing first year Swinburne student in 2027enrolled full-time in a Swinburne undergraduate or a select vocational education course (UniLink Diploma program, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma). Please note the following exclusions: Bachelor of Aviation Professional degree programs Swinburne Online courses.

How to apply

How to apply Opening date Thursday 1 October 2026 Closing date Monday 30 November 2026 Complete application Complete the online application form Submit the online application form with all supporting documentation by the closing date.

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