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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
Contact us
If you have further questions about scholarships, read more about the assessment process or contact the scholarships team.
ASKVU: Find answers and ask questions
Phone: +61 3 9919 5568
Email: scholarships@vu.edu.au
Location: Footscray Park Campus, Building M, Level 2 (via Student Engagement Reception)