Travel grants at VU

Travel grants are available on the condition that you complete the scheduled pre-departure sessions before you leave, and the re-entry program when you return. You are entitled to only one travel grant during your studies at VU.

VU travel grants are available for Semester 2, 2012 and Semester 1, 2013. Students on exchange will receive A$1,100 and students on a short term overseas study program will receive A$500.

If you are receiving funding from external sources such as the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) or funding from REYMS you will not be eligible for the VU travel grant.

You may also be eligible for a Victoria University scholarship. Find out more about our range of scholarships.

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) grants

If you meet the ISEP scholarship selection criteria, you may be eligible to receive A$5000 in financial assistance for Semester 2, 2013 or Semester 1, 2014. Opportunities in this program are limited:

• Germany: 4 places

Partner institution scholarships

King’s College London, United Kingdom

The Australian Bicentennial Scholarships and Fellowships are one-off awards of up to GBP 4000 (A$6,000) to enable Australian postgraduate students or academic staff to undertake research or study in the United Kingdom for a minimum of three months.

Find out more about these Australian Bicentennial Scholarships and Fellowships.

Ludwigsburg Pädagogische Hochschule, Germany

The Baden-Württemberg scholarship scheme offers scholarships of approximately EUR 1600 (approximately A$2000). Places are available during:

• Summer semester (November 2012 to February 2013). Deadline for application is 15 December.

Read more about the Baden-Württemberg scholarship.

Université François-Rabelais, Tours, France

The Université François-Rabelais in Tours provides up to EUR 1500  (approximately A$1850) towards the expenses of two students, and the French government will reimburse 25-30% of your rent if you’re in France for three months. Two places available with choices available during:

• Winter Semester
• Summer Semester

University of Torino, Italy

The University of Torino offers two scholarships of EUR 1500 (approximately A$1850) each for exchange at the Faculty of Business and Economics for the next academic year. Two places available with choices available during:

• Semester 1, 2013 (application deadline 31 July, 2012)
• Semester 2, 2013 (application deadline 15 December, 2012)

Jönköping School of Education and Communication, Sweden

Scholarships of approximately SEK5,000 (approximately A$725). One place available per semester with choices available during:

• Winter Semester
• Summer Semester

Aalborg University, Denmark

Scholarships of up to approximately DKK8,000 (approximately A$1330). Choose between:

• Spring Semester - submit nominations by 1 October (1 February - 30 June)
• Autumn Semester - submit nominations by 1 May (1 September - 30 January)

Soonchanhyang University, Republic of Korea (suitable for students interested in Asian studies)

Scholarships of US$800 (approximately A$760) towards airfare and 150,000W per week (approximately A$135 per week) for living expenses.

External grants

Ernst Mach Grant, Austria

The Austrian government provides grants for undergraduate and graduate students studying at any of our Austrian partners for 1-2 semesters. The grant pays for insurance, accommodation, a monthly grant of EUR 940 (approximately A$1170) and travel costs.  

Applications close on 1 March each year.

Find more information on this grant or contact the Victoria Abroad team for further details.

OS-HELP loans

This loan scheme offers a cash payment loan from the Australian Government, giving you financial assistance during your overseas exchange program. Full eligibility criteria are outlined in the Application for Overseas Exchange and Study Abroad form, but generally to be eligible you must be either a:

• Commonwealth-supported Australian citizen, or
• permanent humanitarian visa holder.

As an applicant from Victoria University, approved payments range from A$1000 to A$6051 for a six-month study period. The maximum amount you can apply for in 2013 is A$6051.

Find more information on the OS-Help Loan at the Australian Government's Study Assist site.

Youth allowance/Austudy

If you currently receive Youth allowance or Austudy you:

• are eligible to continue receiving payments while you study overseas
• will need to provide evidence that you will be studying full-time on an approved exchange program that will be credited towards your degree

Stay up to date with any changes to Youth Allowance/Austudy through Centrelink.

VU Scholarships

Victoria University offers a wide range of scholarships for students in Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and higher education (HE) in all fields of study. If you are an international student, international scholarships are also available.