Scholarships and grants

Our scholarships and grants support people from all walks of life – helping build the communities we’re proud to be part of. Thanks to generous government and donor funding, coupled with our strong industry ties, chances are you’ll find an opportunity that’s right for you.

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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.

Future Students

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  • Category Foundation
    Description Higher education domestic students undertaking the Bachelor of Civil Engineering in the final year of studies at the Federation University Mt Helen Campus and is to the value of $3,000.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 14/08/2022
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value $3,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description Available for Higher Education or TAFE domestic, migrant, refugee, asylum seeker and indigenous students living in a regional, remote or rural area who have been subject to homelessness or domestic violence.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 12/10/2022
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value $1,500
  • Category Foundation
    Description TAFE or higher education domestic student undertaking studies at the Federation University Wimmera Campus in any of these programs: Bachelor of Social Sciences; Bachelor of Nursing; Bachelor of Early Childhood; Diploma of Nursing; Diploma of Community Services; Certificate III Individual Support; Certificate III Electrotechnology; and Certificate III Automotive Technician, to the value of $1,000 each. The application should include any evidence of community involvement within the Wimmera, highlighting current volunteering or leadership activities within local community groups. The purpose of this scholarship is developing local people to work on local community opportunities in the Wimmera district.
    Locations Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 14/08/2022
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value $1,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description Higher education domestic or international female undergraduate (including honours) or postgraduate student studying at the MIT Melbourne campus.
    Locations MIT Melbourne
    Status Open
    Opens 14/08/2022
    Closes 07/04/2023
    Value $7,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description Higher education domestic or international female undergraduate (including honours) or postgraduate student studying at the MIT Sydney campus.
    Locations MIT Sydney
    Status Open
    Opens 14/08/2022
    Closes 07/04/2023
    Value $7,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description TAFE students undertaking a Certificate I or Certificate II in Engineering or Electrotechnology considering a career in the wind energy industry.  Applicants must reside within the Moorabool district, with preference for applicants who live within 10kms of the Moorabool Wind Farm.  Preference given to female students or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 14/08/2022
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value $1,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description Available to students who are undertaking study across Higher Education which have a direct relationship to workforce demands in the renewable energy sector.  Applicants must be able to demonstrate a committment to study and willingness to develop a career within the renewable energy industry.  Applicants must be able to demonstrate reasonable previous acadeic achievement that would enable them to successfully complete the course the scholarship is offered to.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 14/08/2022
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value $10,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description Available to students who are undertaking study across TAFE which have a direct relationship to workforce demands in the renewable energy sector.  Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to study and willingness to develop a career within the renewable energy industry.  Applicants must be able to demonstrate reasonable previous academic achievement that would enable them to successfully complete the course the scholarship is offered to.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 14/08/2022
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value $2,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description TAFE students undertaking Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Certificate III in Business, Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Diploma of Engineering – Technical or Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management considering a career in the wind energy industry.  Applicants must reside within the Moorabool district, with preference for applicants who live within 10kms of the Moorabool Wind Farm.  Preference given to female students or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 14/08/2022
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value $3,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description Higher Education students undertaking studies in Bachelor of Engineering (excluding Mining), Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science, Bachelor of Geoscience, Bachelor of Science, Master of Engineering Project Management, Master of Engineering Technology (excluding Mining) or Graduate Certificate in Community Energy and Micro Grid considering a career in the wind energy industry.  Applicants must reside within the Moorabool district, with preference for applicants who live within 10kms of the Moorabool Wind Farm.  Preference given to female students or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 14/08/2022
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value $5,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to their program of studies in Performing arts and shows potential for developing and extending their professional practice in the future.  This prize would be presented at the final Showcase Performance to the value of $2,000.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 19/12/2022
    Closes 01/12/2023
    Value $2,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description Awarded to a graduating Bachelor of Visual Arts student who has displayed an exceptional commitment to their studies and shows potential in developing and extending their professional art practice in the future. This prize would be presented at the End of Year Visual Arts Exhibition, to the value of $2,000.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 19/12/2022
    Closes 01/12/2023
    Value $2,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description Available for one Higher Education student undertaking the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Information Engineering) (Honours) in their 3rd year of studies.  Recipients will be encouraged to complete their Honours project in their 4th year with Bureau Veritas.  This scholarship will be paid as $10,000 per year for up to three years.  The successful recipient may be offered approximately 12 weeks full time paid employment during the University summer break and will be encouraged to undertaken IPP hours with Bureau Veritas, to be coordinated with the Industry Placement Program staff.
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 20/12/2022
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value $10,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description The Gforce scholarships are available to TAFE, VCAL, CALD, migrant, refugee and FAST Federation University Ballarat campus students.  Preference will given to:-*  female students  undertaking studies in a non-traditional trade area;*  students with a disability, illness or injury*  students who have a barrier to seeking employment and/or training
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 14/08/2022
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value $2,000
  • Category Foundation
    Description Available to commencing or continuing students undertaking studies at the Mt Helen campus in: -  Graduate Certificate in Mining Operation Health & Safety-  Graduate Diploma of Mining -  Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours)-  Master of Engineering Technology (Mining Engineering) Preference will be given to students who are also employees or children of employees at the Port Pirie smelter, in so far as possible. 
    Locations Ballarat
    Status Open
    Opens 20/02/2023
    Closes 07/04/2023
    Value $8,000
  • Category Grant
    Description To support students experiencing significant financial hardship which is impacting program progression. Grants can be used to assist students with the following; - Unexpected bills and/or expenses causing significant financial hardship. - Purchasing of required special equipment that will support program progression - Undertaking relevant professional development that will enhance and support program progression
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 11/01/2023
    Closes 10/12/2023
    Value Up to $1,200
  • Category Government Funded Scholarships
    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. Applicants are automatically considered and are not required to apply.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 08/11/2021
    Closes
    Value $2,500
  • Category Grant
    Description The Nursing Kit Grant provides a voucher to obtain a Nursing Kit from the Federation University Fedstore. Available for commencing students only.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 13/02/2023
    Closes 25/08/2023
    Value $150
  • Category Government Funded Scholarships
    Description The 2022 International Student Accommodation Support Scholarship assists by supporting students who choose to live in University accommodation in one of our Victorian campuses.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland
    Status Open
    Opens 01/01/2022
    Closes
    Value Up to $4,000
  • Category Government Funded Scholarships
    Description The Federation University Australia Global Excellence Scholarship is equivalent to 25% of the annual tuition fees of an undergraduate or post graduate program and is offered as a tuition fee scholarship. Your eligibility for this scholarship will be assessed after you apply for a program with Federation University Australia.  
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 16/08/2021
    Closes
    Value
  • Category Government Funded Scholarships
    Description Federation University Australia is pleased to offer a Global Innovator Scholarship to international students who commence in a Federation University program in 2022.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 15/08/2022
    Closes
    Value
  • Category Grant
    Description The Domestic Student Placement Grant supports eligible domestic undergraduate students who require financial assistance to ensure they are able to fully participate in placements related to their program. 
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 10/01/2023
    Closes 22/09/2023
    Value $200 - $1,000
  • Category Government Funded Scholarships
    Description The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is a one off payment of up to $5,000. It’s to help eligible students with the cost of moving to study. This is for study after you’ve finished year 12 or equivalent. 
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 01/01/2022
    Closes
    Value Up to $5,000
  • Category Grant
    Description The Book Grant provides financial support to purchase textbooks and other materials. This is a once-off payment.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 13/02/2023
    Closes 31/08/2023
    Value $200
  • Category External
    Description The Creative Arts Scholarships help eligible students in regional and remote areas of Australia access a Bachelor level degree in creative arts. The scholarships also give students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, more opportunities towards a career in Australia’s vibrant creative arts industry.Scholarships support flexible study arrangements, and are available to eligible students:commencing a new creative arts course of study in 2022studying on campus, online or via distance education studying a Bachelor degree full-time or part-time. Eligible students may receive up to $18,000 each (e.g. for a full-time, four-year undergraduate qualification). Part-time qualifications are paid on a pro rata basis. An extra $500 is also available to support an internship.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 03/01/2022
    Closes
    Value Up to $18,000
  • Category Deadly
    Description The Deadly Relocation/Accommodation Costs Scholarship (ICACS) aims to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ particularly for those who need to relocate from regional and remote areas in order to access study.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 22/01/2023
    Closes 20/12/2023
    Value Up to $7,000
  • Category Deadly
    Description The Deadly Education Costs Scholarship (ICECS) aims to improve higher education access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 18/01/2023
    Closes 20/12/2023
    Value $4,000
  • Category Grant
    Description Placement grants for third, fourth and masters program education students. The Education Placement Grant is designed to support pre-service teachers to access positive learning experiences in rural and outer regional Victorian government schools.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 11/03/2021
    Closes
    Value Up to $1,600
  • Category External
    Description The Going Rural - Student Placement Support Scheme has been developed to assist students with the associated costs of accommodation and travel when completing a clinical placement in a rural setting across Hume, Ovens, Murray, Goulburn, Ballarat and Grampians region
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 20/01/2022
    Closes
    Value Up to $2,500
  • Category Grant
    Description The uniform grant provides eligible students with a voucher to use at a Federation University store to purchase required uniforms for placements and labs etc.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 13/02/2023
    Closes 21/07/2023
    Value $50 Fedstore Voucher
  • Category Government Funded Scholarships
    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 program of study to achieve their future aspirations. To be eligible students must be in their 1st year of study.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Brisbane; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 01/01/2023
    Closes 31/12/2023
    Value Up to $5,400
  • Category External
    Description The Quad Fellowship offers a unique combination of financial benefits, cross-cultural exchange, networking, and content programming. Each Quad Fellow will receive a one-time award of $50,000 which can be used for tuition, research, fees, books, room and board, and related academic expenses (e.g., registration fees, research-related travel). All Quad Fellows are eligible to apply for separate demonstrated needs-based funding of up to $25,000 to cover costs related to completing graduate-level studies.
    Locations
    Status Open
    Opens 24/03/2022
    Closes 30/08/2023
    Value Up to 75,000USD
  • Category Grant
    Description If you are currently experiencing unexpected financial hardship and need immediate financial support, you can apply for an international student emergency grant. This grant is provided to help you with basic living costs including food, transport, unexpected medical expenses, textbooks and learning material/equipment costs. Please note that this grant cannot be used to pay for rent. However, you may be eligible to apply for the international student accommodation grant.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 05/01/2022
    Closes 16/06/2023
    Value $2,000
  • Category Grant
    Description If you are currently experiencing unexpected financial hardship, you can apply for an international student accommodation grant. This grant is provided to help you with accommodation and accommodation-related expenses (e.g. weekly rent or bond).
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 05/01/2022
    Closes 16/06/2023
    Value $300 to $1,500
  • Category Grant
    Description Job-ready grants are available for international students who would like to enrol in a training program outside of their principal program of study to help them find casual employment during their studies. The grant must be used to cover the enrolment fees of the training program. You can either apply for a grant to enrol in an approved training program or you can also submit a request for a training program of your choice.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 05/01/2022
    Closes 16/06/2023
    Value $900
  • Category Grant
    Description Placement grants are available for international students who are required to complete a practical component as part of their program of study or would like to participate in a work placement and gain relevant work experience to complement their program of study. The grant is provided to help you cover the associated costs of accommodation and travel when completing your work experience.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 05/01/2022
    Closes 16/06/2023
    Value $500
  • Category Government Funded Scholarships
    Description Federation University’s Brisbane City Innovation Campus is pleased to offer a Future Leader Scholarship package to international students who commence at the Brisbane Campus in 2023. Intakes are available in semester one (February), semester two (July) and summer semester (November) 2023.
    Locations Brisbane
    Status Open
    Opens
    Closes 31/03/2023
    Value 25% Tuition fee discount
  • Category External
    Description Recruiting and retaining health professionals in rural areas is a long-standing problem in Australia and overseas. In active recognition of this problem, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria offers rural students support through the Give Them Wings scholarship program. This program is a part of RFDS Victoria’s strategic vison to help grow and better equip Victoria’s rural workforce.
    Locations Ballarat; Gippsland; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 06/03/2023
    Closes 28/04/2023
    Value Up to $5,000