International scholarships

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VU international scholarship

The VU International Scholarship supports new international students who plan to commence their higher education diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) studies in 2023.

Value:10% tuition fee reduction for the entire standard duration of eligible courses (calculated from the date of commencement to the course end date in the letter of offer).
Eligibility:New students commencing a higher education diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) course with VU Melbourne are eligible. English courses, Foundation Studies, VET and Research courses arenot eligiblefor this scholarship.
How to apply:You'll be assessed automatically after submitting your application for an eligible course.

Terms & conditions

• The VU International Scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the University.
• Successful applicants will be notified in their full offer letter. Unsuccessful applicantswill notbe notified.
• Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship.
• Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer and confirm the scholarship. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.
• The VU International Scholarship is not refundable or convertible to cash.
• The VU International Scholarship cannot be transferred to another individual, course or commencing study period.
• The VU International Scholarship cannot be deferred into commencement in a new study period without reassessment of eligibility.
• New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for the VU International Scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
• Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
• Students returning from approved Leave of Absence (Intermission) are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
• Students will continue to remain eligible to receive the VU International Scholarship providing they pay all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by census date each study period and meet the conditions of their student visas.
• Scholarships only apply to eligible students during their period of study at VU and cannot be allocated retrospectively to students who are no longer enrolled.
• The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship or have the scholarship withdrawn.
• Victoria University may make changes to these terms and conditions without notice.

VU Global Leaders Scholarship

The VU Global Leaders Scholarship ended in 2022 and new applicants are no longer eligible to apply. The terms and conditions below are for the benefit of enrolled VU students currently receiving this scholarship.

Terms & conditions

• The VU Global Leaders Scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the University.
• Successful applicants will be notified in their full offer letter. Unsuccessful applicantswill notbe notified.
• Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation for their VU course are not eligible for this scholarship.
• Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer and confirm the scholarship. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.
• The VU Global Leaders Scholarship is not refundable or convertible to cash.
• The VU Global Leaders Scholarship cannot be transferred to another individual, course or commencing study period.
• The VU Global Leaders Scholarship cannot be deferred into commencement in a new study period without reassessment of eligibility.
• New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are eligible for the VU International Scholarship for the remaining standard duration of eligible courses.
• Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
• Students returning from approved Leave of Absence (Intermission) are eligible to continue receiving the scholarship until the course end date in their letter of offer.
• Students will continue to remain eligible to receive the VU Global Leaders Scholarship providing they pay all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by census date each study period and meet the conditions of their student visas.
• Scholarships only apply to eligible students during their period of study at VU and cannot be allocated retrospectively to students who are no longer enrolled.
• The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship or have the scholarship withdrawn.
• Victoria University may make changes to these terms and conditions without notice.

Pathway to Victoria Scholarship

The Pathway to Victoria Scholarship allocation ended in 2022 and new applicants are no longer eligible to apply. The terms and conditions below are for the benefit of enrolled VU students currently receiving this scholarship.

Terms & conditions

• A limited number of scholarships will be available and awarded at the sole discretion of the University on a rolling basis.
• This scholarship can be awarded in conjunction with another VU scholarship.
• Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation are not eligible for this scholarship.
• Students must accept their full offer within two weeks of the date on the letter of offer, and before the scholarship allocation has been exhausted.
• Successful applicants will be notified in their full offer letter. Unsuccessful applicantswillnotbe notified.
• The scholarship will be released to eligible students after the first census date of the principal course. To remain eligible to receive the scholarship, students must:
  • make satisfactory academic progress and maintain full-time study load in the pathway course to remain eligible.
  • successfully transition to the principal course and have remained enrolled past the first census date of the principal course before the end of 2023 to remain eligible.
• Students who defer or take intermission during the pathway course will become ineligible.
• The Pathway to Victoria Scholarship is not refundable or convertible to cash.
• The Pathway to Victoria Scholarship is not transferable to another individual, course or commencing study period.
• The Pathway to Victoria Scholarship cannot be deferred into commencement in a new study period without reassessment of eligibility.
• Students studying at Victoria University Sydneyarenoteligible for this scholarship.
• By accepting the Pathway to Victoria Scholarship, students agree to the conditions and requirements of this scholarship.
• Scholarships only apply to eligible students during their period of study at VU and cannot be allocated retrospectively to students who are no longer enrolled.
• The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship or have the scholarship withdrawn.
• Victoria University may make changes to these terms and conditions without notice

VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International)

The VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International) ended in 2021 and new applicants are no longer eligible to apply. The terms and conditions below are for the benefit of enrolled VU students currently receiving this scholarship.

Terms & conditions

• The VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International) is awarded at the sole discretion of the University.
• Students must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance is due before the course start date.
• Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organisation are not eligible for this scholarship.
• Current VU students changing from one course to another with advanced standing (credits) are not eligible for this scholarship. Students who have completed a bachelor-level qualification at Victoria University and are applying for a postgraduate qualification are eligible.
• After two semesters of study, students may be eligible for an extension of this scholarship. The extension is valued at 10% of the semester’s tuition fee for the remainder of their studies. Students must maintain a 60 course Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
• Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata).
• New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are not eligible for the extension of the VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International).
• The VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International) is not refundable or convertible to cash.
• The VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International) is not transferable to another individual, course or commencing study period.
• The VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International) cannot be deferred into commencement in a new study period without reassessment of eligibility.
• Scholarships only apply to eligible students during their period of study at VU and cannot be allocated retrospectively to students who are no longer enrolled.
• Successful applicants will be notified in their full offer letter. Unsuccessful applicantswill notbe notified.
• Students will continue to remain eligible to receive the VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International) and the extension of the scholarship providing they pay all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by census date each study period and meet the conditions of their student visas.
• The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship, or has the scholarship withdrawn.
• Victoria University may make changes to these terms and conditions without notice.