Victoria University Scholarships for International Students

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Victoria University defines itself as the University of the West. More than its geographical location in Melbourne’s West, the university takes pride in upholding the values of the WEST for more than 100 years: Welcoming, Ethical, Shaping the Future, Together. Here, we will be looking at the scholarships at Victoria University for international students.

Welcoming. VU features one of the most comprehensive sets of higher education courses in Australia. It is proud to be one of six universities in the country to be a dual-sector university – offering both vocational and academic-based courses from summer courses, polytechnic to doctoral courses, and necessary pathways in between. It also welcomes different ways of learning through its award-winning block model, allowing students to focus solely on a course for a month at a time. This provides greater flexibility for students in commanding their university progress, improved classroom engagement, and better grades.

Ethical. VU’s values are aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, with recognition as the top 10th school for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions worldwide. It is also appreciative and respectful of its history and pays tribute to its heritage, establishing the Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit which promotes indigenous teaching, research, and community support.

Shaping the Future, Together. Research is a key pillar in VU, with a special focus on planetary health and how to develop this sustainably. This is then complemented by strong community engagement locally and regionally. Recognizing its role in developing leaders of the future, the university has established the VU Academy for Social Change Leadership, a hub for social impact programs for entrepreneurship, innovation, and other 21st-century skills.

The University of the West has the rankings to show for such an esteemed title. The university places among the top 2% of universities worldwide, and is recognized for its ‘well above world standard’ research. With its quality education, VU enjoys the reputation of producing highly engaged students that become the most employable graduates in Australia.

Allow the culture of the West to shape your educational journey through these scholarships. Note that for all Victoria University scholarships, these cannot be used in conjunction with other organization scholarships:

Victoria University Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships at Victoria University

1. VU Block Model International Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: 30% off tuition fees for the first year
  • Eligibility Criteria: All new international students
  • Scholarship Link

All international undergraduate students at VU are eligible for the VU Block Model International Scholarship, which grants a 30% tuition waiver for the first year of undergraduate study. No applications are necessary – students who will receive the scholarship will be notified and must pay the tuition fee deposit on time for the scholarship to take effect.

2. VU International Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: 10% off tuition fees for the entire program duration
  • Eligibility Criteria: All new international students
  • Scholarship Link

Like the former, all international undergraduate students are automatically eligible for the VU International Scholarship which grants 10% off tuition fees for the entire program duration. Students will be assessed as soon as they submit their application. This scholarship can be used alongside other VU scholarships, but not with scholarships in conjunction with other organizations.

3. Australia Awards Scholarships

  • Scholarship Amount: Tuition fees, living allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover and academic support
  • Eligibility Criteria: All international students from participating countries
  • Scholarship Link

The Australia Awards Scholarships supports its international students by providing deserving students with full tuition fee waivers as well as living allowances, health coverage, and academic support. Before applying to the Australia Awards Scholarships, students need to read the scholarship policy handbook to check if they meet the eligibility requirements and prepare the documents they need to present so they can be considered. Students can submit their application for this scholarship online or by mail.

The university also offers postgraduate scholarships, with some options as follows:

Postgraduate Scholarships at Victoria University

1. Current HDR Stipend Round

  • Scholarship Amount: $33,000 per annum
  • Eligibility Criteria: Full-time PhD candidates (HDR – PhD or PhD Research Phase)
  • Degree Offered: PhD
  • Scholarship Link

The Current HDR Stipend Round scholarship offers $33,000 annual stipend for eligible Doctoral candidates.

2. RTP Stipend Scholarships – International

  • Scholarship Amount: Full tuition waiver, plus living allowance and health insurance
  • Eligibility Criteria: International full-time students currently residing in Australia; acceptance into a Master’s by research or Ph.D. degree program; top 20% VU Standard in the final year; proof of English proficiency
  • Degree Offered: Master’s, Ph.D.
  • Scholarship Link

Promising international graduate students living in Australia may apply for the RTP Stipend Scholarship. This comprehensive scholarship consists of an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship sponsored by the Victorian government that waives tuition fees, coupled with a monthly living allowance and insurance. Coverage lasts for two years for Master’s students and four years for Doctoral students. Pathway programs, English proficiency testing, and travel to and from Australia are not covered.

These scholarships available at Victoria University are granted to applicants displaying high academic performance and research potential. Priority is given to those who have not taken a Ph.D. course, Master’s degree by research applicants who plan to take another, and applicants with no history of availing of IPRS, VUIPRS, or OPRS scholarships. Meanwhile, applicants who have received an AIDAB or AUSAID scholarship and plan to apply immediately to the International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are not eligible to apply.

 

I hope that this article was helpful. If you are interested, visit the Australia Scholarships Page.