Scholarships and Grants Portal

At Federation University we believe everyone has the right to access tertiary education.

Domestic scholarships and grants

At Federation University Australia, we understand the importance of financial support in pursuing your academic dreams. We are committed to helping you and are dedicated to making the scholarship application process as easy to navigate as possible. We encourage you to stay engaged in the process by regularly logging in to check the status of your applications and to keep an eye out for any new Scholarships or Grants that might be available

When you log into the Scholarships and Grants Application Portal our system automatically finds the scholarships that match your details.  Once logged in, complete the Eligbility form and click 'View Programs' to see the scholarships and grants that match your information. You will be able to manage all your scholarship and grant applications in one place.

Please note that research, external scholarships and many international scholarships are not currently listed in the portal. Please access these programs from the top menu or the search tool below.

Essential Information

Visit our essential information web page for scholarship application and process details.

Search our scholarships and grants

No matter who you are or what you’re studying, we can help you find the right scholarship. Use our search filters to find the perfect opportunity.

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  • Category Deadly
    Description Dr (Aunty) Mary Atkinson demonstrated a lifetime of commitment to the pursuit of improving Indigenous participation in, and outcomes from, education and training. The Dr (Aunty) Mary Atkinson Scholarship assists Indigenous students undertaking an undergraduate course of study to achieve their future aspirations. To be eligible students must be in their 1st year of study.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 01/02/2025
    Closes 30/06/2025
    Value Up to $5,400
  • Category External
    Description APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Apply now for the 2026 Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM program! Elevate provides: A generous scholarship Undergraduate category – up to $30,000 over up to 3 years Postgraduate category – up to $150,250 over up to 3.5 years Leadership category – up to $70,000 over up to 2 years Access to skill building workshops Access to peer mentoring and networking events Access to 24/7 wellbeing and psychosocial support Applications for the 2026 Elevate program close at 9:00am (AEST) Monday 1 September 2025.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 01/05/2025
    Closes 01/09/2025
    Value Up to $150
  • Category External
    Description As part of our community support program, Jade Finance Australia is awarding a $5000 academic scholarship to support tertiary studies students in advancing their studies. The Jade Finance Scholarship will be awarded to the applicant, selected by our expert panel, who has been judged to have submitted the most outstanding written response to our selection criteria.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 17/01/2025
    Closes 01/11/2025
    Value Up to $5,000
  • Category External
    Description We’re excited to offer two $2,000 scholarships—one for a high school student in Year 11 or 12 and one for a college or university student.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 21/05/2025
    Closes 30/11/2025
    Value Up to $2
  • Category External
    Description The Equity Rural Placement Scholarship Program is an initiative to provide financial assistance to students experiencing financial hardship to undertake placements/work integrated learning activities in rural and remote settings.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 01/01/2025
    Closes 30/11/2025
    Value Up to $1,500
  • Category External
    Description Larsen Jewellery recognises the need to support and educate young adults wishing to begin a career in jewellery, design or visual arts; or who wish to further their studies in a jewellery, design or visual arts related course.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 01/01/2025
    Closes 30/11/2025
    Value Up to $3,000
  • Category External
    Description MDTdesign is committed to fostering creativity and excellence in the fields of jewellery design, jewellery manufacturing, and visual arts. To support aspiring designers and craftspeople, we are proud to offer a $3,000 scholarship to assist with University or TAFE tuition fees for eligible applicants. This scholarship is designed for individuals passionate about expanding their knowledge in jewellery design, jewellery manufacturing, or a related field.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 20/05/2025
    Closes 30/11/2025
    Value Up to $3
  • Category External
    Description At NickIreland.com, we are dedicated to nurturing the talents of tomorrow’s jewellery designers and visual artists. Whether you’re just beginning your creative journey or advancing your expertise, our $3,500 scholarship is here to support your passion for the arts and help make your educational goals a reality. What’s the Scholarship All About? We believe that the future of jewellery, design, and visual arts lies in the hands of individuals like you—people with vision, creativity, and a drive to innovate. Our scholarship offers a $3,500 contribution towards the tuition fees of one student currently studying or planning to study in an accredited jewellery, design, or visual arts course at a University or TAFE in Australia.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 16/04/2025
    Closes 01/12/2025
    Value Up to $3,500
  • Category External
    Description The Pinarc Disability Support Allied Health Bursary Scheme supports career pathways to speech pathology, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy employment within the disability sector in either regional Ballarat or western metropolitan Melbourne (Melton). This scheme supports final year allied health students with a commitment to working in the disability sector by providing financial assistance and work experience opportunities as therapy assistants whilst completing the final year of their degree. Bursaries valued at $10,000 each are available to be awarded to final year allied health students studying speech pathology, occupational therapy, or physiotherapy in Victoria. Bursary recipients are required to commit to a full time two-year return of service at Pinarc Disability Support’s Ballarat or Melton site upon completion of their degree. .
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens
    Closes
    Value Up to $10,000
  • Category External
    Description Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships support new undergraduate and postgraduate teaching students to meet the costs of their study in exchange for teaching in government schools or government-run early learning settings for a period of time after graduating from their degree. Scholarships of $40,000 per student are available for full-time undergraduate initial teacher education (ITE) students ($10,000 per year for a four-year qualification) and $20,000 for full-time postgraduate ITE students ($10,000 per year for a two‑year qualification).
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens
    Closes
    Value Up to $40,000
  • Category External
    Description The Masters of Psychology – Rural Placement Program was established in 2016. The program aims to grow the rural workforce by supporting students to undertake rural placements and building the capacity of host sites and supervisors to support students. This program is funded by the Australian Government Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program. Support provided can include financial assistance/bursary (eligibility criteria applies), education support, mentoring assistance, cultural training, support to supervisors, placement matching & placement development.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens
    Closes
    Value Up to $2,000
  • Category External
    Description Victoria’s food and beverage industry showcases and is known for world-class food and drinks to local and global audiences. The Victorian TAFE Hospitality Scholarships program was introduced to address shortages of skilled labour in the Victorian hospitality industry in both regional and metropolitan Victoria and to support new talent with career opportunities. The value of the scholarship is $10,000 per successful applicant.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 01/11/2024
    Closes
    Value Up to $10,000
  • Category External
    Description Established in 1903, the Rhodes Scholarship is the world's oldest and most prestigious international scholarship program. Each year, nine scholarships are offered to Australians to enrol in graduate study at the University of Oxford.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Upcoming
    Opens 02/06/2025
    Closes 12/08/2025
    Value Up to $40
  • Category FedAchievers
    Description Awarded to high-performing undergraduate continuing students going into the final year of their (3 or 4 year) undergraduate degree, including those embarking on an honours year.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Upcoming
    Opens 21/07/2025
    Closes 01/03/2026
    Value Up to $2,500
  • Category FedExcellence
    Description At Federation University Australia we know our students thrive in an environment that rewards dedication, ambition and a drive to succeed. If you have an ATAR of 85+, you are eligible to apply!
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Upcoming
    Opens 21/07/2025
    Closes 01/03/2026
    Value Up to $5,000
  • Category FedExcellence
    Description Awarded to women commencing an undergraduate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program with the highest ATAR score above 80.00.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Upcoming
    Opens 21/07/2025
    Closes 01/03/2026
    Value Up to $4,000