Federation University Australia’s scholarship opportunities for 2023 are shaping up to be the University’s largest ever, with a record number again on offer.
More than 200 scholarships are available to students, giving them the opportunity to succeed in their studies without the stress of financial pressure.
The scholarships help to cover costs including textbooks, petrol, groceries and computers, while some include industry mentorship and paid work placement to give students a head start on a successful career.
In 2023, Federation is partnering with generous donors to offer 218 scholarships with a total value of over $700,000.
Among them are Gippsland Water scholarships offered to Indigenous students studying environmental science, chemistry, engineering, business or IT, and female engineering or science students.
EnergyAustralia will help embed important on-the-job learning by providing scholarships worth $6000 each to four Gippsland students in 2023, along with 400-450 hours of paid industry placement.
The EnergyAustralia scholarships will be available to two electrical engineering students, one civil engineering student and one environmental sciences student, helping support them to focus on their studies and prepare to enter the workforce.
A new ‘Future of Allied Health Professionals Scholarships’ will be on offer for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Speech Pathology students, with eligibility for a cadetship at Latrobe Community Health Service in third and fourth years.
Federation University vice-chancellor and president, Professor Duncan Bentley, said scholarships made a profound difference by providing opportunities to people who might otherwise miss out on post-secondary education.
“Through the generosity of our donors we can not only help to ease the financial pressure on students, but provide links with industry in their chosen area of study,” Professor Bentley said.
For more information on scholarships, go to federation.edu.au/scholarships
