Other scholarships not through VTAC
What other scholarships are available?
In addition to the scholarships listed as part of the VTAC equity schemes and scholarships application, there are many more scholarships offered by different institutions. These scholarships often require you to apply directly to the institution. These scholarships require you to apply directly to the institution and are listed in the table below. Check the institutional pages for more information.
| Institution | Scholarship Name | Eligibility Information | How to apply | Approx. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Catholic University | ACU Accommodation Scholarship |
The scholarship supports Future, Commencing or Current undergraduate students residing in ACU accommodation at Ballarat, Canberra or a NSW-based campus, and who are overcoming hardships or barriers to accessing higher education. |
See application information via the ACU Scholarships Browser: Find a scholarship |
Fee discount on ACU Accommodation. Check ACU website for further information. |
| Australian Catholic University | ACU Equity Scholarship |
The scholarship is available to Future, Commencing or Current students who have a Commonwealth Supported Place, are studying any undergraduate degree and are experiencing disadvantage. |
See application information via the ACU Scholarships Browser: Find a scholarship |
Valued at around $2,000. Check ACU website for further information. |
| Australian Catholic University | George Alexander Foundation Scholarship |
The scholarship supports outstanding rural and regional undergraduate students studying at the ACU Ballarat campus, and who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and community participation. |
See application information via the ACU Scholarships Browser: Find a scholarship |
Valued at around $25,000. Check ACU website for further information. |
| CG Spectrum Institute | 2D Animation Scholarship | For students who draw, animate, design characters, tell stories visually, or want to train for a career in Australia's growing 2D Animation industry. | Apply here | Full tuition fees or 50% of tuition fees |
| CG Spectrum Institute | Beyond The City Scholarship |
For students outside metropolitan areas seeking serious creative industry training without relocating. Must be a current or recent high school graduate and an Australian citizen or permanent resident. |
Apply here. Apply for first-year entry into an eligible CG Spectrum Institute bachelor's degree for February 2027. Submit a short video (3 mins to 5 mins). Applications close 6PM AEST, Friday 18 December 2026. |
Full tuition fees or 50% of tuition fees |
| CG Spectrum Institute | Game Creator Scholarship |
For students who want to build games — interested in game art, game design, game programming, or interactive worlds. Must be a current or recent high school graduate and an Australian citizen or permanent resident. |
Apply here. Apply for first-year entry into an eligible CG Spectrum Institute bachelor's degree for February 2027. Submit a short video (3 mins to 5 mins). Applications close 6PM AEST, Friday 18 December 2026. |
Full tuition fees or 50% of tuition fees |
| CG Spectrum Institute | Girls Who Build Scholarship |
For female-identifying students entering animation, VFX, 3D, game design, game programming, concept art, or digital illustration. Must be a current or recent high school graduate and an Australian citizen or permanent resident. |
Apply here. Apply for first-year entry into an eligible CG Spectrum Institute bachelor's degree for February 2027. Submit a short video (3 mins to 5 mins). Applications close 6PM AEST, Friday 18 December 2026. |
Full tuition fees or 50% of tuition fees |
| Deakin College | Navitas Family Bursaries |
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A completed Navitas Family Bursary application form must be submitted to Deakin College. The application must be submitted together with supporting documents, such as a birth certificate or family card. |
10% off the tuition fee for up to 8 units of study |
| Deakin University | Deakin Scholarship for Excellence |
To be eligible, you must be a domestic student and meet other eligibility requirements. |
Apply directly to Deakin for this scholarship by selecting 'Deakin Funded Scholarships Program'. Application information, full eligibility requirements and closing dates is available from the Deakin University website, deakin.edu.au/scholarships | Total value: up to $20,000 |
| Deakin University | George Alexander Foundation Scholarship |
To be eligible, you must be an Autralian citizen and meet other eligibility requirements. |
Apply directly to Deakin for this scholarship. Application information, including full eligibility requirements and closing dates, will be available from the Deakin University website, deakin.edu.au/scholarships |
Total value: up to $24,000 |
| Deakin University | IGNITED (Igniting female interest in engineering, information technology and construction management) Scholarships |
To be eligible, you must be a female domestic student and meet other eligibility requirements. |
Apply directly to Deakin for this scholarship. Application information, including full eligibility requirements and closing dates, is available from the Deakin University website, deakin.edu.au/scholarships | Total value: up to $20,000 |
| Deakin University | Indigenous Higher Education Scholarship (Indigenous Student Success Program Scholarships) |
To be eligible, you must be an indigenous student studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Deakin and be experiencing hardship. Applications will open in 2026. |
Apply directly to Deakin for this scholarship. Application information, including full eligibility requirements and closing dates, will be available from the Deakin University website, deakin.edu.au/scholarships |
Total value: $4000 over one year |
| Deakin University | Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship |
To be eligible, you must be a domestic student and meet other eligibility requirements. |
Apply directly to Deakin for this scholarship by selecting 'Deakin Funded Scholarships Program'. Application information, full eligibility requirements and closing dates is available from the Deakin University website, deakin.edu.au/scholarships | Total value: between $35,000 and $80,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Deadly Scholarship - Accomodation (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) | Awarded to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in a non-award, undergraduate (including honours) or postgraduate course who have had to relocate for their studies | For more information please visit https://www.federation.edu.au/study/information/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-students/ | $3,500.00 in 1st semester, $2,500.00 following |
| Federation University Australia | Deadly Scholarship - Education (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) | Awarded to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in a non-award, undergraduate (including honours) or postgraduate course | For more information please visit https://www.federation.edu.au/study/information/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-students/ | $2,000.00 per semester |
| Federation University Australia | FedIgnite Scholarships | Awarded to commencing students in designated courses | Apply directly through the Scholarships and Grants portal | $5,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship | The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship is open to domestic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate course at any of the Federation University campuses. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $1,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Asylum Seeker / Refugee Scholarship | The Asylum Seeker / Refugee Scholarship is open to students undertaking undergraduate studies who have an Asylum seeker / Refugee status with financial disadvantage. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - AusNet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Ballarat Scholarship | The AusNet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Ballarat Scholarship is open to domestic Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander undergraduate or postgraduate students studying at the Mount Helen campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - AusNet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Gippsland Scholarship | The AusNet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Gippsland Scholarship is open to domestic Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander undergraduate or postgraduate students studying at the Gippsland campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - AusNet Financial Hardship Scholarship | The AusNet Financial Scholarship is open to domestic new/ commencing students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the Gippsland or Mt Helen campus and are from a disadvantaged / low SES background. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - AusNet Women in STEM Scholarship | The AusNet STEM Scholarship is open to domestic new/commencing students who identify as being woman/female undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the Gippsland or Mt Helen campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Australian Carbon Innovation Scholarships | The Australian Carbon Innovation Scholarship is open to domestic new/ commencing students undertaking undergraduate engineering or science studies with a major in chemistry at the Gippsland Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $10,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Cameron Beyer Scholarship | The Cameron Beyer Scholarship is open to commencing students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the Mt Helen Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $8,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Carol Lynette Grant Prowse Scholarship | The Carol Lynette Grant Prowse Scholarship is open to domestic new/commencing students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the Mount Helen Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Commencing Scholarships | The Commencing Scholarships are open to new/ commencing students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at a Federation University Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Council Scholarship | The Council Scholarship is open to domestic or international new/commencing students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Mt Helen, SMB, Berwick, Gippsland campus or Online. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Dr Yvonne Zhou-Grundy Scholarship | The Dr Yvonne Zhou-Grundy Scholarship is available for domestic new/ commencing TAFE students enrolled in Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication or Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $1,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Elite Athlete Scholarship | The Elite Athlete Scholarship is available to a domestic new/commencing or continuing student undertaking bachelor, honours or postgraduate study, who are recognised as an elite athlete. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Gippsland Education Precinct Scholarship | The Gippsland Education Precinct Scholarship is available for domestic undergraduate students who are graduates of Kurnai College, Federation Training or Apprenticeships Group Australia studying at the Gippsland Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $2500 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Gippsland PHN Scholarships | The Gippsland PHN Scholarship is available for domestic commencing students living in Gippsland who are enrolled Allied Health courses. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Gippsland Water Scholarship | The Gippsland Water Scholarship is open to domestic commencing students, who identify as a woman/female and are undertaking undergraduate studies in engineering (preferred) or science at the Gippsland Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $3,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - GPG Scholarship (Higher Education) | The GPG Scholarship (Higher Education) is open to domestic commencing students enrolled in designate courses. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $10,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - GPG Scholarship (TAFE) | The GPG Scholarship (TAFE) is open to domestic students enrolled in designated courses. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $2,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Graeme Edwards Memorial Scholarship | The Graeme Edwards Memorial Scholarship is open to domestic new/commencing students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies in engineering at the Gippsland Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Ian Alexander Gordon Scholarship | The Ian Alexander Gordon Scholarship is available for a new/commencing domestic student undertaking bachelor, honours or postgraduate study at the Mt Helen Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Iberdrola Australia Scholarships | The Iberdrola Australia Scholarships are open to students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies in arts (social sciences), business, cybersecurity, engineering or data science at the Gippsland Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $6250 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Loy Yang B Women in STEM Scholarship | The Loy Yang B Women in STEM Scholarship is open to domestic new/commencing students who identify as being woman/female in designated courses at the Gippsland campus and can demonstrate demonstrate social disadvantage or financial hardship. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $1875 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Moorabool Wind Farm Scholarships (Higher Education) | The Moorabool Wind Farm Scholarship (Higher Education) is open domestic students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the Mt Helen Campus in Ballarat. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $3,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Moorabool Wind Farm TAFE Scholarships | The Moorabool Wind Farm TAFE Scholarship is open to domestic students undertaking TAFE studies in Ballarat. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $1,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Navigator North Offshore Wind Gippsland Scholarships | The Navigator North Offshore Wind Gippsland Scholarships are open to students who reside in the Gippsland region and are undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies in designated areas at the Gippsland Campus or online. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $5,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - RJ Young Scholarship | The RJ Young Scholarship is open to students undertaking designated courses at the Mt Helen Campus in Ballarat. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $8,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Rotary District 9780 Scholarship | The Rotary District 9780 Scholarship is open to domestic students who are undertaking TAFE or undergraduate studies at a Ballarat campus and have experienced financial disadvantage or other disadvantages. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $1,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Ryan Margetts Memorial Scholarship | The Ryan Margetts Memorial Scholarship is open to domestic students undertaking studies at a certificate or diploma level at the Wimmera Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $1,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Sally Bentley Scholarship | The Sally Bentley Scholarship is open to domestic new/ commencing students undertaking the Bachelor of Music Theatre and Acting at the Camp St Campus in Ballarat. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - SG & JG Scholarship (Mt Helen) | The SG & JG Scholarship (Mt Helen) is open to domestic new/commencing students who identify as woman/ female undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the Mt Helen Campus in Ballarat. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $7,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - TAFE Scholarships | The TAFE Scholarships are open to domestic students undertaking TAFE studies at a Ballarat or Wimmera Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $1,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - The Future of Allied Health Professionals Scholarships | The Future of Allied Health Professionals Scholarships are open to domestic new/ commencing or second year undergraduate students studying Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology at the Gippsland Campus. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $4,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - The Garner Family Award | The Garner Family Award is open to students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies that will lead to a career in the minerals industry at the Mount Helen Campus in Ballarat. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $2,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - The War Widows and Widowed Mothers Association Scholarship | The War Widows and Widowed Mothers Association Scholarship is open to domestic students enrolled in any degree within the Institute of Health and Wellbeing at Federation University. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $2,500 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Tilt Renewables Gippsland Scholarships | The Tilt Renewables Gippsland Scholarships are open to commencing students at the Gippsland campus in STEM, Health, or Education disciplines. Female applicants will be given preference. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $5,000 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Tilt Renewables Scholarships | Tilt Renewables Scholarships are open to domestic students who are undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies and are disadvantaged financially or otherwise. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $3,500 |
| Federation University Australia | Foundation - Wooreen Energy Storage System Scholarships | The Energy Australia Scholarship is open to commencing students in the study area of Engineering. Open to any campus but with a preference for Gippsland students. | For more information please visit https://federation.edu.au/connect/foundation/scholarships | $10,000 |
| La Trobe University | Michael Malthouse Elite Sports Scholarship |
Visit La Trobe University’s scholarship website for eligibility information. |
Applications usually open in December to February: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/scholarships/other/michael-malthouse-elite-sports-scholarship |
$10000 pa for one year |
| Monash University | Achieving Potential Care Leavers Scholarship | 5 available. Awarded based on need. Students must be low income earners and are a care leaver (applicants who have spent time in residential, foster or kinship care) to be considered. There is no minimum ATAR required. | 5 available. Awarded based on need. Students must be low income earners and are a care leaver (applicants who have spent time in residential, foster or kinship care) to be considered. There is no minimum ATAR required. | $6,000 per annum (for minimum credit points required for course) |
| Monash University | Achieving Potential Indigenous Support Scholarship | Guaranteed to all Indigenous Australians commencing a coursework degree at Monash. | Scholarships at Monash are automatically assessed based on academic achievement, or using the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) for students who have experienced educational disadvantage. No separate scholarship applications are required. | $6,500 per annum (for minimum credit points required for course) |
| Monash University | Achieving Potential Support Scholarship | 250 available. Awarded based on need. Students must be low income earners to be considered, there is no minimum ATAR required. | Scholarships at Monash are automatically assessed based on academic achievement, or using the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) for students who have experienced educational disadvantage. No separate scholarship applications are required. | $6,000 per annum (for minimum credit points required for course) |
| Monash University | Monash Hardship Scholarship | 230 available. Awarded based on need to commencing undergraduate students who have experienced educational disadvantage. | 230 available. Awarded based on need to commencing undergraduate students who have experienced educational disadvantage. | $3,000 once off payment |
| Monash University | Monash Humanitarian Scholarship | Limited scholarships available, awarded on academic achievement. Requires a minimum ATAR of 70, and must be living in Australia on a permanent protection visa (PPV) (Subclass 449, 785, 786 or 790) or Bridging visa A or E (and have applied for a PPV). | Scholarships at Monash are automatically assessed based on academic achievement, or using the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) for students who have experienced educational disadvantage. No separate scholarship applications are required. | $6,000 per annum (for minimum credit points required for course), plus 100% tuition sponsorship |
| Monash University | Monash Kickstart Scholarship | Guaranteed minimum scholarship for all low-income earners commencing an undergraduate degree with Monash. | Scholarships at Monash are automatically assessed based on academic achievement, or using the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) for students who have experienced educational disadvantage. No separate scholarship applications are required. | $3,000 once off payment |
| Monash University | Monash Relocation Grant | 150 available. Awarded to low income (or Indigenous Australian) commencing undergraduate students relocating to study at Monash from a regional or interstate location. | Scholarships at Monash are automatically assessed based on academic achievement, or using the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) for students who have experienced educational disadvantage. No separate scholarship applications are required. | $6,000 once off payment |
| Monash University | Monash Resident Scholarship | 50 available. Awarded based on need to commencing undergraduate students who have experienced educational disadvantage. | Scholarships at Monash are automatically assessed based on academic achievement, or using the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) for students who have experienced educational disadvantage. No separate scholarship applications are required. | Accommodation fees to the value of a standard room in the Clayton or Peninsula Residential Village, for one year only. |
| Monash University | Sir John Monash Scholarship for Distinction | Guaranteed for all applicants with ATAR 99.95+ and awarded to the 10 highest-achieving Indigenous Australians with an ATAR 85+ | Scholarships at Monash are automatically assessed based on academic achievement, or using the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) for students who have experienced educational disadvantage. No separate scholarship applications are required. | $8,000 per annum (for minimum credit points required for course) |
| Monash University | Sir John Monash Scholarship for Excellence | Awarded to the 10 highest-achieving international students (minimum ATAR of 98.00+) studying Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia. | Scholarships at Monash are automatically assessed based on academic achievement, or using the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) for students who have experienced educational disadvantage. No separate scholarship applications are required. | $10,000 per annum (for minimum credit points required for course) |
| RMIT University | Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Scholarship |
For Indigenous students intending to work in the social and emotional well-being workforce and studying related courses such as psychology and social work. |
Apply direct to RMIT (https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/sewb). |
Tuition + up to $75,000 for up to five years |
| RMIT University | Gail E Donne Scholarship in Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) |
For students who identify as a woman enrolling in a laboratory medicine bachelor degree at RMIT who are financially disadvantaged, demonstrate academic ability and who are involved in their community. |
Apply direct to RMIT: https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/donne |
$7,500 for one year |
| RMIT University | George Alexander Foundation |
For students moving from rural/regional location to Melbourne to study at RMIT with an ATAR of 80 or greater. Further details in website. |
Apply direct to RMIT: https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/gaf-scholarship |
$10,000 per annum for three years |
| RMIT University | IDEA Photography Scholarship for Excellence |
For Bachelor of Arts (Photography) students who display excellence in their work. Further details in website. |
Apply direct to RMIT: https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/idea-excellence |
Up to $30,000 for up to three years |
| RMIT University | RMIT Welcome and Sam and Nina Narodowski Asylum Seeker Scholarships |
For asylum seeker people who going to be studying an associate or bachelor degree at RMIT. More criteria on website. |
Apply direct to RMIT (https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/rmit-welcome). |
Tuition + up to $75,000 for up to five years |
| RMIT University | RMIT Welcome Scholarship |
For asylum seeker people going to study a certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate or bachelor degree at RMIT. More criteria on website. |
Apply direct to RMIT (https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/rmit-welcome). |
Tuition + up to $10,000 for up to five years |
| RMIT University | Rural Grant | For rural students whose family income is primarily from farming and who will be required to move to Melbourne to study at RMIT. |
Apply direct to RMIT (https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/rural-grant). |
Up to $5000 for one year |
| RMIT University | Scholarships for international students |
For international students commencing a program at RMIT. |
Various scholarships available, visit: https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/international-scholarships ; For queries, email |
Varies |
| RMIT University | STEM Women in Computing Technologies Scholarship |
For high achieving students who identify as a woman wanting to study a Bachelor of Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or Software Engineering degree. |
Apply direct to RMIT (https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/stem-women-in-comptech). |
Up to $20,000 for up to four years |
| RMIT University | STEM Women in Engineering Scholarship |
For high achieving students who identify as female wanting to study a Bachelor of Engineering degree. |
Apply direct to RMIT (https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/stem-women-in-engineering). |
Up to $20,000 for up to four years |
| RMIT University | Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship |
For students studying specific computer based bachelor programs. |
Apply direct to RMIT (https://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/coursework/westpac). To be confirmed for 2027. |
Up to $15,000 for up to three years |
| SAE University College | Creative First Nations Scholarship |
A full tuition scholarship open to domestic Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students applying for a Bachelor’s Degree commencing in 2025 in a full-time or part-time study capacity. |
Applications open in mid-2024. For more information on how to apply, please visit our website. |
Full tuition cost |
| SAE University College | Excellence in Creative Media Scholarship |
A full tuition scholarship for domestic students applying for a Bachelor's Degree commencing in 2025 in a full-time study capacity. |
Applications open in mid-2024. For more information on how to apply, please visit our website. |
Full tuition cost |
| SAE University College | Kickstarter Scholarships |
$10,000 Partial Tuition Scholarships for high achieving Year 12 domestic students applying for a Bachelor’s Degree commencing in 2025 studying full time. One awarded per campus. |
Applications open in mid-2024. For more information on how to apply, please visit our website. |
$10,000 |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Apollo Fund - First in Family Scholarship for Business |
Awarded to a commencing Business degree student who will be the first in their family to attend university and who has experienced disadvantage. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$10,000 per year for up to 3 years | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Claire Sorati Scholarship for Women |
Awarded to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake tertiary education in engineering, information and communication technologies or science. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$10,000 per year for up to 4 years | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Ethel Swinburne Society Scholarship in Nursing |
Awarded to students experiencing educational disadvantage to undertake the Bachelor of Nursing. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$7,500 per year for up to 3 years | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Freemasons Foundation Victoria Scholarship |
Awarded to a commencing undergraduate student who has experienced financial disadvantage or difficulties. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$7,500 one-off payment | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | George Alexander Foundation Scholarship |
Offers talented students access and opportunity to fulfil their potential. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$8,000 per year for up to 3 years | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Indigenous Accommodation Scholarship |
Aims to support Indigenous Australian students at Swinburne University, experiencing low income, financial hardship or from a regional or remote area to live in on-campus accommodation at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus. |
Accommodation fee waiver | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (HE) |
Aims to support an Indigenous undergraduate or postgraduate student to assist with relocation or accommodation costs to begin or continue their degree. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$5,000 one-off payment | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Indigenous Relocation Scholarship (VET) |
Aims to assist Indigenous students with relocation and accommodation costs to begin their Diploma (including Unilink) or Advanced Diploma with Swinburne. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$2,500 one-off payment | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Indigenous RISE Scholarship (HE) |
Aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in a higher education course at Swinburne University or Swinburne Online to realise their potential and engage in their studies with success. |
$2,000 one-off payment | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Indigenous RISE Scholarship (VET) |
Aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in a vocational education course at Swinburne University or Swinburne Online to realise their potential and engage in their studies with success. |
$1,000 one-off payment | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Indigenous Technology and Engagement Scholarship |
Aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Swinburne University with access to specific technical, IT equipment or resources to remain engaged in their chosen course of study. |
$1,500 one-off payment | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Indigenous Transition Scholarship (VET) |
Aims to support an Indigenous student who has successfully completed a Certificate, Diploma (including Unilink) or Advanced Diploma - in transitioning to an undergraduate degree. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$2,500 one-off payment | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Jean Barry Scholarship for Women 2027 |
Aims to support women studying a Bachelor of Arts degree full time or part time and who are facing educational disadvantage. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$7,500 per year for up to 2 years | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Kath Watson Scholarship for Women |
Established to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake and/or continue tertiary education and to achieve their full academic potential. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$7,500 per year for up to 3 years | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Merna Mattsson Scholarship for Women in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Awarded to support female students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake and/or continue tertiary education in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$4,000 one-off payment | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Rosemary Simpson Scholarship |
Aims to assist Swinburne students from rural and regional areas to undertake and complete an undergraduate degree. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$10,000 per year for up to 5 years | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship - Business |
Aims to support a student commencing an undergraduate single or double Business degree by helping ease some of their financial burden. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$7,500 per year for up to 3 years | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Aviation |
Aims to assist students with costs associated with aviation studies, enabling them to realise their passion for an aviation career and full academic potential. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$10,000 per year for up to 3 years | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Swinburne Staff and Community Scholarships Fund |
Aims to support vocational education and undergraduate students who have experienced educational disadvantage. Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
$7,500 per year for up to 3 years | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Swinburne Welcome Scholarship |
Aims to provide opportunities for holders of a Bridging Visa 'E' (V050), Temporary Protection Visa (V785), Temporary Humanitarian Concern (V786), Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (V790). Visit Swinburne's scholarship website for eligibility information. |
Tuition fee waiver | |
| University Of Melbourne (The) | Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships |
Guaranteed to all eligible Indigenous students who have applied for admission to the University via VTAC SEAS. See Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships. |
Direct |
$8,000 - $36,000 |
| University Of Melbourne (The) | Melbourne Chancellors Scholarship |
Guaranteed to all eligible students who have applied for admission to the University. See Melbourne Chancellors Scholarship. |
Direct |
$17,500 - $32,500 |
| University Of Melbourne (The) | Melbourne Humanitarian Access Scholarship |
Holders of a temporary protection (or asylum) visa who have applied for admission to the University can be considered for this scholarship by submitting an application. See Melbourne Humanitarian Access Scholarship. |
Direct |
$15,000 |
| University Of Melbourne (The) | Melbourne National Merit Scholarship |
Guaranteed to all eligible interstate students who have applied for admission to the University. See Melbourne National Merit Scholarship. |
Direct |
$8,000 |
| University Of Melbourne (The) | Narrm Scholarship |
Close to 500 scholarships offered to eligible students who have applied for admission to the University via VTAC SEAS. See Narrm Scholarship. |
Direct |
$19,000 - $35, 000 |
| Victoria University | Moondani Balluk student grants |
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students currently enrolled at VU. Proof of financial need may be required. Grants can be accessed multiple times per year. |
Email the Aboriginal Student Support Coordinator at Moondani Balluk. Details at https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/fees-scholarships/scholarships/bachelor-degree-honours-postgraduate-scholarships-grants/moondani-balluk-student-grants |
$1,000 (TAFE), $2,000 (undergraduate), $3,000 (postgraduate) |
| Victoria University | VU Early Entry scholarships |
Open to Year 11 and Year 12 students studying in Australia who apply for the VU Early Entry program. Your program application is your scholarship application – there's no separate form. The Achiever Scholarship recognises outstanding VCE results, the Community Scholarship recognises positive contribution to community, and the Innovator Scholarship recognises a vision for positive change.
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Apply for VU Early Entry at https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/apply-to-vu/special-admission-programs/vu-early-entry. Applications close 11 October 2026 at 10:00pm AEST. |
$5,000 each. A year of free accommodation is also available to applicants. |
| Victoria University | Victoria University First Nations Fund |
Two tiers. Darrabarruk Turt-Barram supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 7 to 12 at Victorian secondary schools with a grant towards school costs such as camps, excursions and books, once per calendar year. Year 12 students who accept a VU course offer through VU Early Entry can access a further grant. Grants are also available to current VU students for enabling costs including accommodation, conference participation, field work, sporting competitions, study abroad and research. |
Register at https://study.vu.edu.au/MoondaniBalluk or contact Moondani Balluk on +61 3 9919 4914. More information at https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/our-uni/moondani-balluk-indigenous-academic-unit/our-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-profile/victoria-university-first-nations-fund |
$250 (school students), plus $500 on accepting a VU offer through VU Early Entry. Amounts vary for current students. |
| William Angliss Institute | The Sir William Angliss Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Scholarship |
This scholarship is awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students in any study area, based on equity. |
Applicants must complete an application form and submit all supporting documentation. |
$1,500 |
| William Angliss Institute | The Sir William Angliss Higher Education Scholarship |
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must fall into one of two categories – Merit or Equity. |
Applicants must complete an application form and submit all supporting documentation. |
$3,000 |
| William Angliss Institute | The Sir William Angliss VET Scholarship |
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must fall into one of two categories – Merit or Equity. |
Applicants must complete an application form and submit all supporting documentation. |
$2,500 |