Swinburne University of Technology Rosemary Simpson Scholarship 2027

The Rosemary Simpson Scholarship, established by the Jolimont Foundation, supports students from rural and regional areas to undertake and complete an undergraduate degree.

It aims to help recipients achieve their full potential by reducing the need to work while studying.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2026
• Value$50,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSwinburne University of Technology
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studySwinburne University of Technology
• Course to studyArts, Humanities and Social sciences , Aviation , Built Environment and Architecture , Business , Design , Education , Engineering , Film and Television , Games and Animation , Health , Information Technology , Law , Media and Communication , Nursing , Psychology , Science , Trades and Apprenticeships
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• $10,000 yearly

Requirements

Applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen
• have relocated from a rural or regional area to study at Swinburne.

Preference will be given to Year 12 school leavers. Please refer to the Australian Statistical Geographical Classification – Remoteness Area to determine the geographic classification.

Enrolment criteria

Applicants must be:

• a commencing first year or continuing second year Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2027
• enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree
• studying on campus.

Selection criteria

• Applicants will be assessed based on their educational disadvantage.

Study areas

This scholarship is related to the following study areas:

• Aviation
• Built Environment and Architecture
• Business
• Design
• Education
• Engineering
• Film and Television
• Health
• Law
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Science
• Trades and Apprenticeships
• Games and Animation
• Media and Communication
• Information Technology
• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Application Documents

Personal statement

Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words or a short 2 minute video addressing:

• your leadership qualities 
• and/or community participation.

Please upload your video to an accessible media source and provide the link in a Word or PDF document. Ensure the video is downloadable and accessible to anyone with the link.

Relocation

Provide evidence of having relocated from a rural and regional area in order to study at Swinburne.

For current year 12 students: You don’t need to wait until you have relocated to apply. Please provide evidence of your regional/rural address when submitting your application and we will ask for proof of your relocated address upon enrolment. 

Educational disadvantage

Provide evidence of educational disadvantage, which may fall under the categories listed below. To assist you, we’ve included a link to the VTAC website for further guidance on preparing your evidence.

• personal information and location
• financial hardship
• living with a disability or medical condition
• difficult family and life circumstances.

Written reference

Provide a written reference from a teacher, community leader or employer. Note: referees cannot be a family member or friend.

Application Deadline

October 31, 2026

How To Apply

• Submit the online application form with all supporting documentation by the closing date. 

Submit the online application form with all supporting documentation by the closing date.