Vice-Chancellor's Award (Semester 2 2026)

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:

• be a commencing international student
• be enrolling into a bachelor or masters course in 2026
• be a citizen of South Asia, Southeast Asia or China
• have achieved an average mark of 90% or equivalent in prior studies that are the basis of admission. 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
• be eligible to study in Australia with a valid visa
• submit a separate scholarship application and participate in an interview process
• meet the additional terms and conditions as set out below.

A separate scholarship application is required and must be submitted by the published deadline. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an interview as part of the assessment process. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence, leadership qualities, and the applicant’s potential to positively contribute to the Federation University community. 

Submission deadline: 29 May 2026 
Award date: 15 June 2026

1. Applicants and awardees must be enrolled in a Federation University undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.
2. The Vice-Chancellor's Award covers 50% 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.
3. 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.
4. To continue receiving the scholarship into the third and future semesters, awardees must maintain a GPA of 6.5 or higher. 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.
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.

One (1) scholarship will be awarded per region (South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China), per semester (March and July and November) intake (a maximum of (3) scholarships will be awarded per region per academic year).

To maintain the scholarship in the third and subsequent semesters of study, recipients must:

• maintain a GPA of 6.5 or higher
• remain enrolled full time in an eligible program at Federation University
• continue to hold a valid visa for study in Australia
• comply with all University policies and student conduct requirements.

Scholarship retention will be assessed after two semesters. If you are re-awarded the
scholarship, it will be valid for an additional two semesters. Failure to meet any of the above retention conditions may result in the scholarship being withdrawn.

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the University and are subject to availability. The University regards any decision in relation to these scholarships as final and will not entertain any appeal. The University reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time.