21 Foundation Software Engineering Scholarships in Australia

21 scholarships for software engineering students in Australia. Each one links to the funder's own page — we never restate an award's value or deadline without a source.

InfraBuild Steel Scholarship 2026

Fully funded

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Eligibility

Open to international students

Swinburne University of Technology View scholarship

Medibank Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship is valued at AU$12,000 for eligible students.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

RMIT University View scholarship

Medibank High Achiever International Scholarship

This scholarship is valued at AU$20,000 for eligible students.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

RMIT University View scholarship

Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship

Our most prestigious award for school leavers, providing opportunities for high-achieving students.

Deadline

Varies by intake

University of Melbourne View scholarship

Tertiary Access Payment (TAP)

Partial funding

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Swinburne University of Technology View scholarship

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship

Fully funded

You could receive cash payments of up to $24,000 across the duration of your course.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

Deakin University View scholarship

VET Digital Scholarship 2026

Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Eligibility

Open to international students

Swinburne University of Technology View scholarship

Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

Awarded to two exceptional individuals per year to support postgraduate study.

Deadline

Varies by intake

University of Melbourne View scholarship

Yeap Scholarship 2026

Fully funded

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Eligibility

Open to international students

Swinburne University of Technology View scholarship

Frequently asked questions

Are Australian scholarships fully funded?

Some are. We label each award by what its own text says it covers — full package, tuition and living, tuition only, living only, or a partial contribution — and leave it unclassified when the wording does not say enough to tell.

When do Australian scholarship applications close?

Most awards run on the Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July) intakes, with applications opening months ahead. Deadlines that move every year are shown as described by the funder rather than pinned to a date that would go stale.

What are the entry requirements for Foundation Software Engineering in Australia?

Entry is set by each university, not nationally or by state. For a foundation you will generally need the preceding qualification at the grade the university states, English at IELTS 6.0–7.0 or equivalent, and for international students a Confirmation of Enrolment before a subclass 500 student visa can be granted.