Yeap Scholarship 2027

The Yeap Scholarship aims for recipients to develop a deeper understanding, engagement and appreciation of Asian cultures and opportunities. To achieve this, the scholarship offers students the opportunity to participate in a semester exchange to study at Swinburne's Sarawak campus.

This opportunity will allow scholarship recipients to immerse themselves in the flavours and culture of Kuching, as well as the opportunity to live and socialise with local students whilst completing course subjects.

Internships will be determined on a case-by-case basis for individual students.

Applicants must be: 

• an Australian citizen
• going on a semester exchange to Sarawak studying full time.

Applicants must:

• be a continuing second or third year Swinburne student in Semester 1, 2027.
• have completed 100 credit points towards current course (can include up to 50 credit points for prior learning recognised by Swinburne)
• be enrolled full-time in any Swinburne undergraduate course
• studying on-campus or online.

• achievement of a credit average for all completed units
• participation in community activities.

This scholarship is related to the following study areas:

Personal statement

Submit a personal statement of up to 500 words addressing your:

• excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• leadership attributes
• interest in the Asian region.

Community service

Provide evidence of extra-curricular service to the community. Community service could include:

• local government sponsored voluntary activity
• work for a recognised charitable organisation
• service with youth community organisations such as Scouts, Girl Guides, etc.
• service through community sponsored sporting activities.

All scholarships offered by Swinburne are governed by a set of conditions. Please visit our scholarship conditions page for further information.
 

Submit the online application form with all supporting documentation by the closing date.