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The F.C. Swaine Memorial Bursary (Bursary) has been established to provide financial assistance to students under the age of 21, who have completed at least one semester at Curtin University. Students must show a high level of academic achievement, as well as displaying extra-curricular activities such as; sport, community service and cultural awareness.

• Current Students

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• Need Based
• Merit Based

The Bursary will provide the following support (based on a full-time study load of 75 credits):

• A one-off cash payment of $1,000.

The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

All undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Curtin University.

Double degrees are considered eligible

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered eligible for the Bursary:

• Domestic student (Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, Permanent Humanitarian visa)
• Enrolled full-time (minimum 75 credits) in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in semester 2, 2026 at Curtin University
• Have completed at least one semester of study (at least 100 credits) at the time of application closing date
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of at least 65
• Low socio-economic background and demonstrated financial hardship
• Involved in extra-curricular activities and commitment in their community
• Under 21 years of age as at scholarship closing date
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• Please note that this link will direct you to the general "Equity Scholarship Program" application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all equity scholarships that you are eligible for in this round.
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and would like to be considered for all other scholarships (equity and merit scholarships) available in this round, we recommend that you apply for the "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program".

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel on OASIS
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Demonstrated Low socio-economic background and financial hardship
  • Demonstrated involvement in extra-curricular activities and commitment in their community
  • Academic Merit (CWA)
  • Passion for course / vision for career

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 7-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need and merit

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Maintain a minimum of 75 credits in an eligible course at Curtin University in semester 2, 2026
• Not be in receipt of any other scholarship from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

• For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.