Summary
Welcome to the Centre for Social Impact's Scholarship Program!
Since 2014, the Centre for Social Impact has awarded more than $1 million in social impact scholarships to changemakers around Australia. Our scholarships support individuals dedicated to making a difference in their communities by providing the resources and opportunities needed to further their education and enhance their impact. Explore the diverse range of scholarships we offer and take the first step towards realising your potential and driving positive change in society.
THe Centre for Social Impact extend their heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who make these scholarships possible. Your support is instrumental in nurturing the next generation of changemakers.
Each year, the Centre for Social Impact offers a range of scholarships to students pursuing social impact studies at our four partner universities. With thanks to the generosity of our supporters, this year, over $110,000 in funding is available, with additional scholarships on offer for students studying at CSI UNSW.
These scholarships empower successful recipients to pursue their passion for creating social impact by easing some of the financial barriers to study. With the scholarships providing fee support for the programs on offer at Flinders University (CSI Flinders), Swinburne University of Technology (CSI Swinburne), The University of New South Wales (CSI UNSW), or The University of Western Australia (CSI UWA), students can focus more on driving meaningful change in the world.
- CSI national social impact scholarships
Each university has a pool of funds to award to enthusiastic students who are commencing or continuing their study with the Centre for Social Impact in 2025.
The total amount of funding available at each university is in the table below. It will be at the discretion of the panel at each university to decide how these funds will be allocated. For example, $30,000 may be split into 6 x $5,000 scholarships, 3 x $10,000 scholarships, 2 x $10,000 and 2 x $5,000 etc.
University | Eligible Programs | Amount | Applications close |
Flinders University (CSI Flinders) | Graduate Certificate in Social Impact or MBA (Social Impact) | $30,000 | December 15 |
| University of Western Australia (CSI UWA) | Graduate Certificate in Social Impact | $25,000 | December 15 |
Swinburne University of Technology (CSI Swinburne) | $30,000 | January 12 | |
UNSW Sydney (CSI UNSW) | $25,000 | January 12 |
Please note:
- These scholarships are not full or cash scholarships
- The scholarship amount is applied as a discount against course fees across the degree
Additional CSI UNSW Scholarships
Students studying at UNSW will also have the opportunity to apply for additional scholarships during the application process. At the beginning of the application form, you will be asked if you would like to be considered for:
- The Indigenous Female Social Impact Scholarship (UNSW): 1x $15,000 for the GSCI, GDSI, MBAx (Social Impact) at UNSW
- The Robin Crawford Memorial Scholarship (UNSW): 1x $6,500 for either the GCSI or MBAx (Social Impact) at UNSW
Additionally, Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply for the Emeritus Professor Richard Henry AM & Dr Rachel Oberon Indigenous Advantage MBA (Social Impact) Scholarship through UNSW. The total value of this scholarship is $60,000. Please check the UNSW website for the closing date and more specific details.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be commencing or continuing in an eligible CSI program at one of our participating universities
- Be intending to complete the program of study within the allocated time frame (full-time/part equivalent)
- Are a Domestic student which includes Australian or New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Are not in a receipt of another scholarship towards your program of study (Students receiving a commonwealth supported place are still eligible)
How to apply
When applications open at 4pm on 31 October, click the link below for your chosen university to access the application form. Each university has a unique application process, designed to align with their academic calendar and ensure successful applicants are notified before 2025 classes begin.
The application takes about 30 minutes to complete, and you’ll need to upload a resume of up to four pages. Good luck!
| University | Applications close | Apply now |
| Flinders University | December 15 | Apply now at CSI Flinders > |
| University of Western Australia | December 15 | Apply now at CSI UWA > |
| Swinburne University of Technology (CSI Swinburne) | January 12 | Apply now at CSI Swinburne > |
| UNSW Sydney (CSI UNSW) | January 12 | Apply now at CSI UNSW > |
For further information please email csinational@unsw.edu.au
