University of Victoria

Victoria University (VU) takes pride in offering a range of scholarships to support its diverse international student community. These scholarships encompass programs from vocational education and training (VET) to undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, and higher research degrees.

1. VU Block Model® International Scholarship

• This merit-based scholarship is available to new international students who intend to begin eligible courses at VU Melbourne in 2024.
• Eligibility for this scholarship is assessed automatically upon submission of an application for an eligible course.
• The scholarship offers a discount of up to 30% off the first-year tuition fees, based on the student's prior academic achievements.
• Students can extend this scholarship in subsequent years based on their academic performance, which provides a 10-30% discount on tuition fees.

2. VU International Scholarship

• The VU International Scholarship is designed to assist new international students who intend to start their higher education diploma, undergraduate, or postgraduate (coursework) studies.
• Eligible students will receive a 10% reduction in tuition fees for the entire standard duration of their eligible courses.
• The scholarship automatically assesses eligibility when students apply for an eligible course.

3. Australia Awards Scholarships

• Australia Awards scholarships, funded by the Australian Government and administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), aim to support the long-term development needs of Australia's partner countries.
• These scholarships encompass coverage of tuition fees, living expenses, Overseas Student Health Cover, and academic support.
• Eligibility extends to citizens of participating countries at all study levels.
• To apply, students should refer to the Australia Awards scholarships for detailed application procedures and deadlines.

4. Foreign-Government Funded Scholarships

• VU maintains partnerships with several foreign governments to provide scholarships to eligible students.
• Nationals of specific countries may find eligibility for these scholarships, with the specific criteria varying depending on the scholarship program.

VU remains committed to facilitating an accessible and rewarding educational journey for international students through these diverse scholarship offerings.