Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship at Swinburne University of Technology 2025

Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship

The Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship is a unique opportunity for aviation students at Swinburne University to gain international experience through a study exchange program with select partner institutions. This scholarship honors the legacy of Piers Fowler, an influential figure in the Australian aviation industry, and supports students pursuing careers in aviation by providing them with a chance to study abroad and enhance their educational and professional prospects.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Citizenship: Applicants must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.
• Enrolment: Applicants must be a continuing student in their second or third year of a single or double undergraduate degree in Aviation or
• Aviation Management at Swinburne University.
• Eligible courses include:
  • Bachelor of Aviation
  • Bachelor of Aviation Management
  • Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Aviation Management/Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Aviation Management
• Exchange Program: Applicants must be accepted for a 6-month study exchange with an eligible partner institution, such as Western Michigan University (USA) or EBS University of Business and Law (Germany).
• The study exchange must contribute to the completion of an eligible degree program in Aviation at Swinburne.
• Personal Statement: Applicants need to submit a 500-word personal statement outlining the benefit of the study exchange and, if applicable, the details of any financial hardship.

Application Process

• The Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship does not require a formal application.
• Instead, scholarship recipients will be selected based on the following:
• Confirmation of Exchange: Students must first confirm their place in an eligible study exchange program with one of the partner institutions, such as Western Michigan University or EBS University of Business and Law.

Benefits or Value

• The Piers Fowler Exchange Scholarship offers the following benefits:
• Scholarship Amount: The scholarship provides a one-off payment of $5000 to help cover the costs of the study exchange program.