Scholarships for International Students at VU
The VU overseas Scholarships for International students provides financial aid to new overseas students who want to enroll in undergraduate or postgraduate courses in 2024 in order to pursue a higher education credential.
Value: 10% tuition price discount for the full standard course duration (as stated in the offer letter, computed from the start date to the end date of the course).
Eligibility: VU Melbourne offers undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework) degrees to new students starting their programs in higher education. This award is not available for students enrolled in research, VET, Foundation Studies, or English courses.
How to apply: After submitting your application for a course that meets the requirements, you will automatically be evaluated.
Terms and Conditions:
- The Scholarships for International Students is granted at the discretion of the University. Successful candidates will receive notification in their comprehensive offer letter, while unsuccessful applicants will not be informed. Students who have obtained a scholarship or sponsorship from another organization for their VU course are not eligible for this particular scholarship.
- To confirm the scholarship and accept their offer, students must submit the required tuition fee deposit. The remaining balance is due before the course commences. The VU Scholarships for International Students is non-refundable and cannot be converted into cash. Additionally, it cannot be transferred to another individual, course, or starting study period. Deferring the scholarship into a new study period requires a reassessment of eligibility.
- New students with advanced standing for prior studies qualify for the VU International Scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses. Students who have received approval to reduce their study load are eligible for a reduced scholarship based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
- Those returning from an approved Leave of Absence (Intermission) can continue to receive the scholarship until the course’s end date stated in their offer letter. To maintain eligibility, students must fully pay all tuition, additional fees, and costs by the census date each study period and comply with their student visa conditions.
- Scholarships are applicable only to eligible students during their VU study period and cannot be retroactively allocated to those no longer enrolled. The University’s decision on scholarship eligibility is final, and there is no right of appeal for unsuccessful applicants or those who have the scholarship withdrawn.
- Victoria University reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions without prior notice.
AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS for International Students
Australia Awards scholarships for International Students are long-term development awards, offered by the Australian Government and administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
They aim to contribute to the long-term development needs of Australia’s partner countries.
Australia Awards scholarship brochure (PDF, 442.06 KB)
Value: Tuition fees, living allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover and academic support.
Eligibility: Citizen of a participating country, all study levels.
FOREIGN-GOVERNMENT FUNDED Scholarships for International Students
The following are some of the larger Scholarships for International Students schemes that we have with governments outside of Australia. If you are a national of the country listed, you may be eligible for that scholarship.
Indonesia:
The East-Kalimantan Provincial Government scholarship program (Kaltim cemerlang scholarship) offers scholarships to eligible Indonesian nationals interested in pursuing higher education qualifications at overseas institutions, including Australia.
The scholarships are available for postgraduate studies at VU.
Eligibility: Citizen of Indonesia, studying a postgraduate qualification.
Value: Tuition fees, living allowance and single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
How to apply: Apply to VU and East Kalimantan Provincial Government, Department of Education and Culture, the Republic of Indonesia
kuwait:
The Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait offers a range of scholarships to eligible Kuwaiti nationals interested in pursuing higher education qualifications at overseas institutions, including Australia.
These scholarships for International Students are managed in Australia through the Kuwaiti Cultural Office in Canberra.
Eligibility: Citizen of Kuwait, various study levels.
Value: Tuition fees, living allowance and Overseas Student Health Cover. Please refer to the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education for more information.
How to apply: Apply to VU and liaise with the Kuwaiti Cultural Office regarding your application.
Accept your offer and provide a Financial Guarantee that includes:
- name of university (i.e. Victoria University)
- your name and student number
- name of course and duration of sponsorship
- details of scholarships entitlement.
Saudi Arabia:
The Ministry of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia offers a range of scholarships to eligible Saudi Arabian nationals interested in pursuing higher education qualifications at overseas institutions, including Australia.
These scholarships are managed in Australia through the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in Canberra.
Eligibility: Citizen of Saudi Arabia, various study levels.
Value: Tuition fees, living allowance and Overseas Student Health Cover. Refer to the Ministry of Higher Education for more information.
How to apply: Apply to VU and upon receiving an offer apply to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education.
Accept your offer and provide a financial guarantee that includes:
- name of university (i.e. Victoria University)
- your name and student number
- name of course and duration of sponsorship
- details of scholarships entitlement.
Sultanat of Oman:
The Ministry of Higher Education in the Sultanate of Oman offers a range of scholarships to eligible Omani nationals interested in pursuing higher education qualifications at overseas institutions, including Australia.
These scholarships are managed in Australia through the Consulate General of the Sultanate of Oman in Melbourne.
Eligibility: Citizen of the Sultanate of Oman, various study levels.
Value: Tuition fees, living allowance and Overseas Student Health Cover. Please refer to the Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Higher Education for more information.
How to apply: Apply to VU and liaise with the Consulate General of the Sultanate of Oman regarding your application.
Accept your offer and provide a financial guarantee that includes:
- name of University (i.e. Victoria University)
- your name and student number
- name of course and duration of sponsorship
- details of scholarships entitlement.
United Arab Emirates:
Military Attaché – Ministry of Defence Scholarships for International Students
The Ministry of Defence in the United Arab Emirates offers a range of Scholarships for International Students to eligible Emirati nationals interested in pursuing higher education qualifications at overseas institutions, including Australia.
These scholarships are managed in Australia through the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates Military Attaché Office, Canberra.
Eligibility: Citizen of the United Arab Emirates, various study levels.
Value: Tuition fees, living allowance and Overseas Student Health Cover. Please refer to the United Arab Emirates for more information.
How to apply: Apply to VU and liaise with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates Military Attaché Office regarding your application.
Accept your offer and provide a Financial Guarantee that includes:
- name of university (i.e. Victoria University)
- your name and student number
- name of course and duration of sponsorship
- details of scholarships entitlement.
Ministry of Interior Scholarships
The Ministry of Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates offers a range of scholarships to eligible Emirati nationals interested in pursuing higher education qualifications at overseas institutions, including Australia.
These scholarships are managed in Australia through the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates Police Attaché Office, Melbourne.
Eligibility: Citizen of the United Arab Emirates, various study levels.
Value: Tuition fees, living allowance and Overseas Student Health Cover. Please refer to the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior for more information.
How to apply: Apply to VU and liaise with the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates Police Attaché Office regarding your application.
Accept your offer and provide a Financial Guarantee that includes:
- name of university (i.e. Victoria University)
- your name and student number
- name of course and duration of sponsorship
- details of scholarships entitlement.
you can also read:Fully Funded Scholarships details
