Asylum Seeker / Refugee Scholarship

The Asylum Seeker / Refugee Scholarship is a foundation scholarship offered by Federation University Australia to support students from asylum seeker or refugee backgrounds pursuing higher education. The scholarship provides financial assistance of $7,000 to eligible students enrolled in bachelor degree programs at Federation University campuses including Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and Wimmera. This scholarship is designed to help reduce financial barriers and support access to tertiary education for asylum seekers and refugees, recognizing the unique challenges faced by these student populations. The scholarship is available to both new commencing students and continuing students who meet the eligibility criteria.