Scholarship Details
Provider Name: Swinburne University of Technology
Scholarship Name: George Alexander Foundation Scholarship at Swinburne University, The
Description: 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.
Study Level: Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Study Fields: General
Support Type: Scholarship
Offer Frequency: Annual
Annual Amount: $7,500
Annual Comment: The scholarship is valued at $7,500 per year, for a period of 3 years.
Length: 3 year(s)
Gender: Co-Ed
Eligibility: Applicants must: be Australian citizens; be accepted into a full-time on-campus undergraduate degree at Swinburne; be commencing study in Semester 1, 2015; have completed Year 12 in 2014 (or 2013, and have taken a gap year in 2014); attain a minimum ATAR of 80.00; demonstrate need and reside away from home in order to undertake study; and be involved in extracurricular activities that provide evidence of leadership potential. Selection is based on: academic performance; community involvement; and leadership experience.
Study Location: Australia – VIC: Melbourne Metropolitan
Closing Date: End January
Other Details: This scholarship cannot be deferred – where an applicant who has been offered the scholarship and successfully applies to defer commencing their course of study, their entitlement to the scholarship will cease.
Number Per Year: 5
Scholarship Website: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships/47/george-alexander-foundation-scholarship (opens in new window)
Scholarship Contact Details
Contact Title: Scholarships and Prizes
Contact Department: Student Administration
Contact Email: scholarships@swin.edu.au
Provider Details
Provider Name: Swinburne University of Technology
Provider Phone: 61 3 92148000
Provider Website: http://www.swinburne.edu.au (opens in new window)