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Federation Merit Scholarship

Location
Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, Melbourne City
Open date
10/11/2025
Close date
08/11/2026
Study sector
Higher education
Study level
Bachelor, Postgraduate
Student type
International
Student status
New / commencing
Additional eligibility criteria
  • Must not be a study abroad, exchange or online student
  • Must have an average of at least 75% (or equivalent) in previous studies that are the basis of admission

How do I apply for this scholarship?

You don't have to apply. The International Admissions team will automatically assess you for this scholarship when you receive an offer to study at Federation.

Scholarship details

International students may receive a percentage off their tuition fee, based on academic merit. Achieve an average of 75% or equivalent in previous studies to be eligible.

Terms and conditions

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • be an international student (not a study abroad, exchange or online student)
  • be enrolling as a commencing student in 2026
  • be eligible to study in Australia with a valid visa
  • meet the additional terms and conditions as set out below. 

  1. Applicants must be enrolled in a Federation University undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.
  2. The scholarship will be calculated on the full tuition fee for each unit and will be calculated based on the number of enrolled units during each semester.
  3. The scholarship covers 20% of the tuition fees and is initially awarded for a period of two semesters. Continuation of the scholarship beyond this period is subject to academic performance and ongoing eligibility as outlined below.
  4. To continue receiving the scholarship into the third and future semesters, awardees must maintain a GPA of at least 5 at the study location specified in their offer letter.
  5. If an awardee is approved for compassionate or compelling leave from studies for a semester, the scholarship will be reinstated on their return to study.
  6. The scholarship is non-refundable and may not be transferred to a cash amount.
  7. If an awardee withdraws from the course, they will forfeit the scholarship.
  8. The scholarship cannot be deferred for commencement in a future calendar year.
  9. If a student loses eligibility for the scholarship in their third or any subsequent semester, they will not be reconsidered for the scholarship in the future.
  10. Federation University reserves the right to assess and determine the equivalency and validity of all academic results and GPA calculations in accordance with its own grading and admissions framework. 

This scholarship is awarded in instalments with the first instalment awarded to successful recipients at the time of offer. Ongoing scholarship instalments will be allocated to awardee’s student fee account prior to the following census date and on confirmation of meeting ongoing GPA requirements. 

The University regards any decision in relation to these scholarships as final and will not entertain any appeal.