Federation University 2020 Foundation Scholarship: Eligibility, Application, Selection

Federation University 2020 Foundation Scholarship

Federation University 2020 Foundation Scholarship program is a type of financial aid awarded to both domestic and international students. The scholarship is valid for various programs at Federation University.

  • Annually, Federation University 2020 Foundation Scholarship is awarded to 43 students.
  • Any full time or part-time student who meets the eligibility criteria can apply for the scholarship.
  • The 2020 foundation scholarship reward amount must be used for the payment of the program's tuition & fees.
  • Selections of Federation University 2020 Foundation Scholarship recipients are majorly based on merit and financial need.

Scholarship applications for Federation University 2020 Foundation Scholarship must be submitted before February 23, 2020. 


Highlights

Scholarship TypeCollege-Specific, Merit-Based, Need-Based
Offered byInstitution
OrganizationFederation University
Application DeadlineN/A
Number of Scholarships43
AmountVariable Amount
RenewabilityOne Time Payment
International Student EligibleYes
Scholarship Website Linkhttps://federation.edu.au/current-students/starting-at-federation/scholarships/international-scholarships/future/foundation-scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Federation University 2020 Foundation Scholarship is given below:

  • Student type: Domestic and international
  • Level of Study: Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Student including Honors
  • Student Enrolment: Full-time and part-time
  • Academics: Excellent academic grades
  • Student Admission Type: Enrolled in higher education, domestic, TAFE, CALD, migrant, or international PG/ UG (including Honours) at the Federation University.

Students should be able to demonstrate their commitment towards studies and should display their financial need for the Federation University 2020 Foundation Scholarship.


Application Process

The prospective applicant of the Federation University 2020 Foundation Scholarship must apply through the KickStart registration portal. The application submission deadline for the same is February 23, 2020. However, before applying for the scholarship, applicants must obtain their offer of admission to Federation University.

Applicants must note that one of the key aspects of the 2020 Foundation Scholarship is an essay. A student must prepare their response to the following question in no more than 300 words.

  • "If the student is successful to achieve the award, how will the 2020 Foundation Scholarship support their academic study and career/life plans, and what is their vision/goals for themselves both now and in the long term.
  • The student must answer the question by completing the following – Receiving a Foundation Scholarship means that I .............."

Along with the answer to the question, the students must attach the two written references. Potential referees can be a Federation staff member, employer, family friend, teacher, case support worker, club or sports member known to the student.

Note: The students who do not complete KickStart's answer to the Foundation question, and those who fail to scan and attach the two written references, before the deadline, will be considered ineligible.


Selection Process

After the submission of the application for the Federation University 2020 Foundation scholarship, candidates are shortlisted and selected based on their financial need and academic record.

Other factors considered at the time of the selection process are:

  • Academic Excellence
  • Past Achievements
  • Commitment towards studies
  • Tests to study in Australia (for international students)
  • Personal and financial status, which will be assessed according to the provided information in the KickStart registration.

The Finance Department of the Federation University is responsible for payment to selected applicants, for which the award value will be given in installments. Recipients of the Scholarship are then notified by email.


Grant Details

Recipients for the Federation University 2020 Foundation Scholarship need to complete and submit the online application form, before February 23, 2020. It is a type of internal award and is funded by the Federation University Foundation.

The table below provides all the significant details regarding the 2020 Foundation scholarships at the Federation University:

Study-Level Undergraduate/ Postgraduate
Eligible Candidates All students of the Federation University
Number of Scholarship 43
Study-Length Depends upon the UG/ PG Program
Scholarship Award Award value varies
Award Distributed Annually 

Terms and Conditions of 2020 Foundation Scholarships

The student must accept the scholarship offer, before the date in order to receive any payment, along with accepting the conditions of the scholarship.

Following are the terms and conditions of the Federation University-2020 Foundation Scholarships, which the students are advised to keep in mind before applying for the scholarship:

  • Ongoing eligibility is assessed in Semester One for the Federation University 2020 Australia Foundation Scholarships.
    • If circumstances or eligibility change, the student will be considered ineligible & the scholarship will be terminated.
  • Recipients are responsible for maintaining the current contact details or email, in the (mysc.federation.edu.au) Student Administration System.
  • The recipients must cover their cost of travel and accommodation to study in Australia.

In case of any query, students may also contact:

Scholarships, Grants and Bursaries Office

Email: scholarships@federation.edu.au

Telephone +61 3 5327 9340