Joan McPherson Welcome Scholarship

Swinburne University of Technology

April 30, 2024

The Joan McPherson Welcome Scholarship was established by former Swinburne Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Linda Kristjanson AO, in honor of her mother Joan McPherson.Swinburne’s Welcome Scholarships for asylum seekers were established in recognition of the hardships faced by people seeking asylum. This scholarship will assist in the pursuit of their studies and new life in Australia.

Scholarship Summary

Host country: Australia
University(s): Swinburne University of Technology
Sponsor: Joan McPherson
Duration: 1-5 years
Degree: Bachelor
Gender(s): All
Age: not specified
Commitment of time: Full time
Deadline: 30 April 2024
Eligible country(s): Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident

Terms and conditions

All scholarships offered by Swinburne are governed by a set of conditions. Please visit our Scholarship Conditions page for further information.

Eligibility / selection criteria

To be eligible for the Joan McPherson Welcome Scholarship, applicants must:

Meet the following criteria:
- provide evidence of currently holding either a Bridging Visa ‘E’ (V050), a Temporary Protection Visa (V785) or a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (V790).
Meet the following enrolment criteria:
- be a commencing Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2024
- enrolled full-time in an eligible course (see courses eligible in section above)
Provide evidence of financial hardship. Documents such as:
- salary slips.
- Centrelink statement
Provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining the following points:
- your passion for chosen course.
- career ambitions
- how this scholarship would assist you to achieve your goals

Your personal statement must also exhibit your resilience, determination and commitment to service. This could have taken place in your home country or in any part of your journey in coming to and living in Australia. You should tell us how you intend to contribute to your community and society in future.

Scholarship benefits

This scholarship is valued at $7,000 for one year only.

A available courses and programs

Any course offered by Swinburne University of Technology.

Note:

This scholarship is offered to full time students who currently hold one of a:

Bridging Visa ‘E’ (V050),
Temporary Protection Visa (V785)
Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (V790).

How to apply

Applicants should complete an online application form and submit with all supporting documentation by31 March 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For assistance when completing your application, please view the Scholarship Application Help Guide.

Contact

Fees and Scholarships Team, Student Administration and Library Services
scholarship@swin.edu.au

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