Externally funded scholarships

External organisations offer scholarships for tertiary students throughout the year.

Before you view external scholarships available, please note:

  • the information we list about externally funded scholarships is at the request of the external organisations
  • we try to ensure these opportunities are legitimate but we do not endorse any of the organisations or information listed
  • you are responsible for making your own enquiries prior to submission of an application or contact with any external organisation
  • this list is updated monthly so please refer back on a regular basis
  • scholarships are listed in alphabetical order by name of the external organisation
  • more information is available by clicking on the name of the external organisation
  • links to other scholarship search sites are also listed below.
Name of Organisation / Scholarship Type of scholarship For study level Field(s) of study
The Roberta Sykes Indigenous Education Foundation 2013 Roberta Sykes Harvard Club Scholarship Indigenous Australian to undertake a postgraduate degree Various
Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists Wentworth Group Scholarship 2013 Postgraduate Natural & Social Sciences, Resource Economics, Environmental Law, Engineering
World Nomads & National Geographic Travel Photography Scholarship to Oman with World Nomads & Nat Geo Tertiary Various
Victorian Healthcare Association, Department of Health Rural Allied health Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2013 Undergraduate allied health degrees Various
East-West Centre, Honolulu, Hawaii
East-West Centre Fellowships for Pacific Islanders Leadership Program
Study, Leadership Development & Scholarships Degree study Educational and Research activities
Australian Indigenous Education Foundation Australian Indigenous Education Foundation & BHP Billiton Iron Ore 2013 Tertiary Scholarships Tertiary/Undergraduate Indigenous students studying Engineering or other mining related disciplines
Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing administered by Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme Undergraduate or TAFE (Certificate IV and above) level
  • Aboriginal health work
  • Allied health (excluding pharmacy)
  • Dentistry/oral health (excluding dental assistants)
  • Medicine
  • Midwifery
  • Nursing
Australian Council of Agricultural Societies & Coca-Cola Australian Agriculture Scholarship Various Agriculture
Gardiner Foundation Tuition Fees Undergraduate of TAFE Dairy Industry
University of Otago Travel and accommodation grant Graduate Study BSc or BBiomedSC
The 2013 Endeavour Awards Financial support Various Various
Australian Computer Society (ACS) Work Integrated Learning

 

 

Australian Council of Agricultural Societies Financial support Various Agriculture
Australian Federation of University Women (AFUW-Victoria) Financial support Female, Undergraduate, Honours, Postgraduate, Research Various
Cambridge Australia Trust Study at University of Cambridge PhD, Coursework Master's Various
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Scholarships for tertiary studies TAFE, Undergraduate Various
General Sir John Monash Foundation Study grants Research Various
Hebrew University, Jerusalem Research, professional experience in Israel Postgraduate Bio-climatology
Our World Underwater Scholarship Society Scholarship and internship Completed Undergraduate Marine Biology, Science or Engineering
RAAF Women's Association
Phone: 02 6251 1994
Education grants Any study level Family member was or is in RAAF
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships Study overseas Undergraduate, Postgraduate Various
Rural Tertiary Hardship Fund One off grant Undergraduate, under 25, moved from rural area to study Any field of study
South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI) SARDI Science Bursary Female graduate to undertake post-graduate study in science at tertiary institution in South Australia Post graduate studies in agriculture, fisheries or forestry science.
Study in Australia  Search for scholarships  International Undergraduate, Postgraduate  Various
Travel Writing Scholarship to Southeast Asia  Writing Scholarship  All students  Various
Victoria University School of Human Movement, Recreation and Performance Sport Camps Sports Camp Scholarships Primary and Secondary Students Physical Education, Human Movement and Sports Coaching
Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund Financial support TAFE, Undergraduate Any field (for students impacted by 2009 Victorian bushfires)
Walter Mangold Study Abroad Scholarships Travel grants for overseas study Undergraduate Language-Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese or Spanish
Wentworth Group Financial support Honours, Postgraduate, Research Natural and social sciences, resource economics, environmental law, engineering, built environment
Women in Freight Logistics and Marine Scholarship Financial support Women, Postgraduate, Research Freight, Logistics, Marine
World Nomads Travel Scholarships Overseas travel and financial support Various Travel Writing, Podcast Journalism, Photography and Film Documentary
Zonta International Foundation Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Financial support for women Fourth year Undergraduate Business management

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Email: scholarships@vu.edu.au
Location: Footscray Park Campus, Building M, Level 2 (via Student Engagement Reception)