AusNet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Ballarat Scholarship

The AusNet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Ballarat Scholarship is a $7,000 foundation scholarship offered by Federation University Australia in partnership with AusNet. This scholarship is specifically designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students commencing their studies at the Ballarat campus. The scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible domestic students undertaking Bachelor, Honours, or Postgraduate level studies in higher education. AusNet is Victoria's largest diversified energy network business with over $12 billion in regulated and contracted assets. The company owns and operates electricity distribution, gas distribution, and the state-wide electricity transmission network, along with a significant portfolio of contracted energy infrastructure. Through this scholarship, AusNet demonstrates its commitment to connecting communities and accelerating a sustainable future while supporting Indigenous education. One scholarship is available annually for new or commencing students. The scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing higher education at Federation University's Ballarat campus. Recipients become part of AusNet's commitment to supporting Indigenous advancement and education in the communities it serves across Victoria.