External scholarships and grants

Gain insight into a wide range of scholarship we have gathered from various external sources to achieve your educational goals.

  • Category Foundation
    Description Available for Higher Education students undertaking accounting studies at the Gippsland Campus, who reside in the Gippsland region.  This scholarship is to the value of $3,500 annually over the duration of the course (3 years).
    Locations Gippsland
    Status Open
    Opens 31/03/2025
    Closes 20/07/2025
    Value $3,500
  • Category Foundation
    Description This scholarship is open to a female student undertaking civil engineering studies at the Gippsland Campus. Applicants must live within the South Gippsland Shire Council.
    Locations Gippsland
    Status Open
    Opens 31/03/2025
    Closes 20/07/2025
    Value $3,500
  • Category Foundation
    Description Available for students who are undertaking civil engineering studies at the Gippsland Campus. Applicants must live within the Gippsland region with preference given to applicants who live within the Wellington Shire.  The scholarship is valued at $3,000.
    Locations Gippsland
    Status Open
    Opens 31/03/2025
    Closes 20/07/2025
    Value $3,000
  • 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; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 06/01/2025
    Closes 05/12/2025
    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; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 06/01/2025
    Closes 05/12/2025
    Value $4,000
  • Category Grant
    Description The FedSuccess Book Grant provides financial support to purchase text books and other materials. Eligible students are provided with a $200 credit to assist with the cost of textbooks. 
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 10/02/2025
    Closes 05/12/2025
    Value Up to $200
  • Category Grant
    Description The FedSuccess Hardship Support Grant aims to provide assistance to students facing significant financial hardship which is impacting their program participation and progression.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online; Wimmera
    Status Open
    Opens 06/01/2025
    Closes 05/12/2025
    Value Up to $1,200
  • Category Grant
    Description The FedSuccess - Nursing Kit Grant provides a voucher to obtain a Nursing Kit from the Federation University FedStore. Available to commencing students only.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland
    Status Open
    Opens 10/02/2025
    Closes 05/12/2025
    Value Up to $150
  • Category Grant
    Description The FedSuccess Placement Grant supports eligible Domestic Undergraduate students who otherwise would not be able to complete required placement and prevent program progression.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 06/01/2025
    Closes 05/12/2025
    Value Up to $1,000
  • Category Grant
    Description The FedSuccess - Uniform Grant provides eligible students with a voucher to use at a Federation University FedStore to purchase required uniforms for placements and labs etc. Available to commencing students only.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 10/02/2025
    Closes 05/12/2025
    Value Up to $50
  • 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 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 Government Funded Scholarships
    Description The Federation Excellence Scholarship is offered to eligible high achieving international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. This scholarship is the equivalent of 20% of your annual tuition fees for the duration of your course. To maintain the scholarship an awardee must maintain a GPA of at least 5 while studying.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland
    Status Open
    Opens
    Closes
    Value Up to 20% of annual tuition fees
  • Category Government Funded Scholarships
    Description Federation University Australia is pleased to offer a Pathways Scholarship to international students who commence in a Federation University pathway course in 2024. The Federation Pathways Scholarship is equivalent to 20% of the annual tuition fees of a pathway course such as Foundation or Higher Education Diploma.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland
    Status Open
    Opens
    Closes
    Value Up to 20% of annual tuition fees
  • 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; Gippsland
    Status Open
    Opens 20/01/2022
    Closes
    Value Up to $2,500
  • 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 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 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 Government Funded Scholarships
    Description This scholarship supports students who choose to live in University accommodation in Victoria and is valued at $1000 per semester for two semesters (total annual value $2000 AUD).
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland
    Status Open
    Opens
    Closes
    Value Up to $2,000
  • Category External
    Description 2025 WIL Australia Student Scholarships A small number of scholarships of $1,500 provide financial support for students undertaking a WIL placement in Australia as part of their 2025/2026 university studies. 2025 Applications: Opening 17 February 2025 Criteria for applicants Scholarships are open to students who: Are from institutions with WIL Australia Full Institutional Membership. Are based in an RRMA1-RRMA2 location  in an RRMA3-RA5 location or in an  RRMA6-RRMA7 location You must travel more than 60 kms into another RRMA location to be eligible for a WIL Scholarship. For example – you are moving from an RRMA1-RRMA2 location to an RRMA3-RA5 location for placement and travelled more than 60 kms. Students can be domestic or international. Genuine relocation is required.  3 weeks duration minimum and occur between 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 Placement must be full time.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 17/02/2025
    Closes 02/05/2025
    Value Up to $1,500
  • Category External
    Description The NickIreland.com Scholarship for Aspiring Creatives 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. Who Can Apply? This scholarship is open to those who: Are deeply passionate about jewellery, design, or the visual arts. Are enrolled, accepted, or in the process of applying to a design-related course at an Australian University or TAFE. If you have a burning desire to learn and create, we want to hear from you! How to Submit Your Application: To apply, simply email the following information to scholarships@nickireland.com Personal Details: Full name, phone number, and email address. Your Journey: Briefly explain if you’re starting your career in the creative arts, or if you’re continuing your studies and what motivates you to pursue this path. Statement of Purpose: In 700 words or less, describe why you are passionate about jewellery, design, or visual arts, and how this scholarship will support your academic and creative ambitions. Course and Institution: Provide the name of the institution and the course you are currently enrolled in or planning to study.
    Locations Ballarat; Berwick; Gippsland; Online
    Status Open
    Opens 16/04/2025
    Closes 01/12/2025
    Value Up to $3,500