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Federation University Australia is transforming the lives of students through a record number of scholarships awarded in 2022.

This year the University, in partnership with generous donors, is awarding 194 scholarships across its campuses totalling more than $540,000.

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, 93 scholarships have been awarded this year. Among them is the Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarship awarded to Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science student Rhianna Fox.

Ms Fox is in the final year of her degree and said the scholarship would allow her to balance her studies and family life.

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 here.

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

“Our purpose is to transform lives and enhance communities and these scholarships help to ease the financial pressure on students, providing them with the opportunity to not only succeed in their studies, but thrive within their local communities.”

“These scholarships are possible through the generosity of our donors and are a celebration of the long history of community partnership across our campuses.”

Quotes attributable to scholarship recipient Rhianna Fox

“Receiving the scholarship means I can be flexible not only with my studies, but with my children.”

“With financial pressures eased, I can spend quality time with them when I need to and have extra time to dedicate to my studies.” 

“I’m looking forward to obtaining full-time work in my chosen career path and being a role model for my kids, to show them that you can start a career at any age, you can have success and satisfaction.”