If you're keen to have a real Australian experience (i.e. koalas, eucalypts, Vegemite on toast) there's no better way than by studying at Federation. Find out how you can make the move and what it's like to be an international student.If you're keen to have a real Australian experience (i.e. koalas, eucalypts, Vegemite on toast) there's no better way than by studying at Federation. Find out how you can make the move and what it's like to be an international student.

Scholarships

Worried about the cost of university? We have lots of scholarships and grants on offer. Find out what you're eligible for and how to apply.

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You might be wondering how you can afford to go to uni. We know that studying can be financially tough. Especially right now. That's why we have a range of scholarships and grants available. Some cover specifics like books or laptops, others contribute to the general cost of living. Find out what you're eligible for.

I live in Hamilton, a four-hour round trip to campus. I travel back and forth with two young children, so this scholarship is enormously helpful to help cover fuel costs associated with the journey."

— Jessica Anne, scholarship recipient

Types of scholarships

Foundation

Foundation scholarships are for students experiencing financial hardship.

Deadly

Deadly scholarships are for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Research

Research scholarships are for masters by research students or PhD candidates.

External

External scholarships come from community donors and are usually course or discipline specific.

Grants

Grants are one-off payments for a specific purpose.

International

International scholarships are for students who come to Australia to study.

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Essential information

Find out how to apply for a scholarship, what should go in a reference letter, how to write a personal statement, how payments work and more.

Need help?

Call 1800 333 864, 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday or submit an online enquiry.

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