Scholarship

Matthew Wong Scholarship, proudly funded by The PS Matthew Wong Legacy Trust 2026

Swinburne University of Technology
Award AUD 22.5K–22.5K ≈ €13.5K
Closing date Closed
Location AU
For Individuals

About this opportunity

The Matthew Wong Scholarship, proudly funded by The PS Matthew Wong Legacy Trust, has been established to honour Matthew Wong's memory by helping students overcome barriers to education. This scholarship supports young individuals who face educational disadvantage yet show resilience, compassion, and a strong sense of purpose in using their education to contribute meaningfully to society. The scholarship is available to one student commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2026. This scholarship is valued at up to $22,500 with $7,500 paid annually for up to three years. The scholarship supports undergraduate students in disciplines including Education and Teaching, Healthcare and Medical Sciences, Social Work, Community Services and Psychology, Law, Science and Technology, Engineering, and Information Technology.
36 - 37 mo
1 award
Renewable (3yr)

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Citizenship

🇦🇺 Australia

Residency

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

Australia

Priority Groups

low_income, disabled, first_generation

How to apply

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

transcripts · references · writing_sample

Review process

Applications are reviewed based on evidence of educational disadvantage, demonstration of resilience, compassion, and purpose, and commitment to community service.

Restrictions

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