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More students are being supported through scholarships at Federation University Australia with a record number awarded in 2023.

This year the University, in partnership with generous donors, is awarding 228 scholarships across its campuses totalling more than $830,000.

The scholarships give students the opportunity to succeed in their studies without the stress of financial pressure, helping to cover costs including textbooks, petrol, groceries and computers.

In Ballarat, 136 scholarships have been awarded this year.

Among them is Matana Foundation Scholarship and Rotary District 9780 Scholarship recipient Chanel Booth who is studying pathway program Federation Access Studies (FAST) with the aim of starting a Community and Human Services degree.

Chanel plans to combine this with her passion for the performing arts and previous studies to become a music a movement therapist working with young people.

Federation University’s scholarship program began with four foundation scholarships in 2013 and has grown to support hundreds of students in need of assistance through the generous support of alumni, staff, businesses and community donors.

More information about Federation University’s scholarships can be found at federation.edu.au/foundation

Quotes attributable to Federation University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Duncan Bentley

“We know financial hardship is one of the major barriers preventing students from completing their studies and these scholarships help to ease that pressure, providing them with the opportunity to succeed in their studies and contribute to their communities.”

“These scholarships are possible through the generosity of our donors and we are so delighted to be able to again award a record number thanks to these partnerships.”

Quotes attributable to scholarship recipient Chanel Booth

“These scholarships have given me the confidence to continue to follow my dream, knowing that someone else has seen that I have the potential to do what I want to do.”

“It was the most beautiful gift I could receive. It took the pressure off me having to choose between picking up shifts at work and studying and my marks are showing that.”