Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship 2026: The Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship at Swinburne University is a prestigious award aimed at supporting local Year 12 students in pursuing any on-campus degree. This scholarship offers financial assistance and opportunities for personal growth through the Student Ambassador Program.
Designation
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship
Research Area
Not applicable as the scholarship supports undergraduate studies across various disciplines.
Location
Swinburne University, Hawthorn Campus, Victoria, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification
- Must be a Year 12 student planning to commence a Swinburne degree in the year following graduation.
- Minimum ATAR requirement of 95.00.
- Meet the prerequisites of the chosen degree.
- Note: Scholarships are not deferrable, and international students are ineligible for this award.
Job Description
The scholarship provides:
- A financial value of $5,000 per annum for the standard duration of the chosen degree.
- A one-off payment of $2,000 towards an international study experience.
- An invitation to apply for Swinburne’s Student Ambassador Program, representing the university at key events.
- Guaranteed accommodation in Swinburne Residences for Semester 1 if living more than 80km from the campus and applying by the deadline (accommodation costs are not covered).
How to Apply
No formal application is required. Eligible candidates will automatically be considered for the scholarship upon achieving an ATAR of 95 or higher and selecting a Swinburne degree. Notifications will be sent to qualified students after Year 12 results are released in December (Victorian Year 12) and January (other states and IB).
Last Date to Apply
Open now
For more information, visit Swinburne’s Scholarships page.
