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 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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