STEM Accommodation Scholarship

Up to a year of free accommodation

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must be an international student applying to VU from outside Australia and meet the entry requirements for one of the following STEM-related course:

• Bachelor of Architectural Design
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science
• Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science
• Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
• Bachelor of Cyber Security
• Bachelor of Data Science
• Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
• Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
• Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
• Bachelor of Health Science
• Bachelor of Sport Science
• Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) / Bachelor of Sport Management
• Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) / Bachelor of Psychological Studies
• Master of Applied Information Technology
• Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
• Master of Construction Management
• Master of Project Management

Priority will be given to applicants with a strong academic background. Limited scholarships are available, so apply as soon as you can

We strongly encourage applications from female students as part of our commitment to closing the gender gap in STEM. Please note: you must be over 18 years old when you start your VU studies in order to be eligible for this scholarship.

Value & duration

Successful undergraduate applicants will receive one year (52 weeks) of free accommodation at UniLodge VU, valued at $15,548.

Successful postgraduate applicants will receive six months (26 weeks) of free accommodation at UniLodge VU, valued at $8,502.

UniLodge VU is our safe, welcoming and affordable student accommodation complex that’s the perfect place to make new friends.

Accommodation will be in the form of a single room in a 6-bedroom apartment, with mixed- or single-gender options, subject to availability. Room rates at UniLodge VU include unlimited WiFi and all energy bills, so you won’t have to worry about additional costs.

Scholarship recipients are required to pay a UniLodge VU Security Deposit of $1300, which is fully refundable two weeks after the rental contract ends, barring any deductions for property damage. Recipients are also required to pay a UniLodge VU reservation fee of $170 and departure cleaning fee of $170.

How to apply

You’ll be automatically assessed for the scholarship after submitting your application for an eligible course starting at Victoria University (VU) Melbourne.

If your academic background meets the required level, we will notify you of your eligibility for the scholarship by email. Please follow the instructions to confirm you would like to apply. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.

Scholarships are limited, so we encourage you to accept your offer as soon as possible in order to secure your place. 

Terms & conditions

The following terms and conditions govern the STEM Accommodation Scholarship (the "Scholarship") offered by Victoria University Melbourne ("VU"). By applying for or accepting the Scholarship, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

1. Eligibility:

• The Scholarship is open to select offshore international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in science, engineering or information technology at VU.
• Eligibility will be assessed on merit, based on previous academic results.
• Applicants must be applying from outside of Australia to study at VU.
• Applicants must be over 18 years old when they commence their course at VU.
• New postgraduate students receiving credit (advanced standing) for previous studies are not eligible. New undergraduate students who receive more than 4 units of credit for previous studies are not eligible.
• Existing VU students are not eligible for the Scholarship. 
   

2. Selection & notification:

• The Scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of VU.
• Successful applicants will be notified of their scholarship offer by email. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
• Scholarship places are limited, and offers are not guaranteed. VU will endeavour to inform eligible applicants of the timeframe within which they must accept their offer. Scholarships will no longer be available after all places are filled. 
   

3. Acceptance & payment:

• Successful applicants must pay the required tuition fee deposit to accept their offer. The remaining balance of tuition fees and any other applicable fees is due before the census date of the course.
• Scholarship recipients are required to pay a UniLodge VU Security Deposit of $1,300, which is fully refundable two weeks after the rental contract ends, barring any deductions for property damage. Recipients are also required to pay a UniLodge VU reservation fee of $170 and departure cleaning fee of $170.

4. Scholarship restrictions:

• The Scholarship is not refundable or convertible to cash.
• The Scholarship is not transferable to another individual or course.
• The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a new study period without reassessment of eligibility.
   

5. Scholarship duration & continuation:

• The Scholarship applies only to eligible students during their period of study at VU and cannot be allocated retrospectively to students who are no longer enrolled.
• Students receiving approved Leave of Absence (Intermission) or reducing their study load after commencing at VU will remain eligible to receive the Scholarship until the stated end date, subject to meeting all other eligibility requirements.

6. Scholarship revocation:

• VU reserves the right to revoke the Scholarship if a student:
  • fails to pay all tuition and other applicable fees/costs in full by the census date of each study period.
  • fails to meet the conditions of their student visa.
  • breaches any of these terms and conditions.

7. University's decision:

VU's decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and no right of appeal exists for unsuccessful applicants or in cases of scholarship withdrawal.

8. Amendments:

VU reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions without notice. Any changes will be published on the VU website and will apply to future scholarship offers.

9. Contact:

For any questions regarding the Scholarship, please contact   [email protected] .