Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
23 Apr 2026
Applications close
22 Nov 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $5,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Airwallex Opportunity Grants were established with a gift from Airwallex and are awarded to students enrolled in a coursework degree in Computing and lnformaon Systems who are experiencing financial difficulties.
Benefits
This grant provides a one-off payment of $2000 to $5000.
Amount:
Up to $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this grant, you must:
- Be enrolled in a masters by coursework degree in the School of Computing and Information Systems in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology or an undergraduate degree majoring in Computing and Software Systems in the year for which the grant is awarded
- Have completed at least one semester of your degree.
Selection criteria
The grant is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their FEIT Financial Need Assessment score and application.
In the interest of equitable distribution of awards, other scholarships or awards received from the University by candidates are considered.
Conditions
Recipients must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation and a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Undergraduate, Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Information technology and computer science
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How to apply
You must submit a FEIT Student Financial Assessment form and an application including:
- A personal statement addressing your current financial situation and how this has impacted your studies, and how the funds would directly improve your ability to focus on your studies.
Status:
Open for applications
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.
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