Bachelor of Information Technology - AI and Data Science

The Federation University Accommodation Support Scholarship offers international students commencing their Bachelor or Postgraduate studies with valuable financial assistance to support living costs. This scholarship provides a $2,000 award to help ease accommodation expenses for students choosing to live in university-managed housing. # Eligibility Criteria - Must be an international student enrolling in a Bachelor or Postgraduate degree at Federation University. - Must be a new or commencing student. - Must choose to live in Federation University-managed accommodation. - Must not hold a Destination Australia scholarship. - Not available to study abroad, exchange, or online students. # Scholarship Value - The scholarship provides a one-time payment of **$2,000** to assist with accommodation costs. # Important Dates - Application deadline: **8 November 2026** # Application Process - No separate application is required. - The International Admissions team will automatically assess eligible students when they receive an offer to study at Federation University. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students seeking financial support for accommodation while pursuing higher education at Federation University. Check your eligibility and prepare to benefit from this accommodation support when you receive your offer.

The Federation University Early Bird Bursary offers a valuable $3,000 tuition fee discount to new international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees. This bursary is designed to support fee-paying international students who apply and accept their offer to study before specified cut-off dates, encouraging timely enrollment and commitment to study at Federation University. # Eligibility Criteria - Must be a **fee-paying international student** (excluding study abroad, exchange, or online students) - Enrolling as a **new/commencing student** in an eligible intake period - Must hold a **valid visa** to study in Australia - Must be enrolled in a **Federation University Australia undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree** - Must **accept the offer and pay fees** by the specified cut-off date for the intake # Important Dates for 2026 Intakes - **Semester 1 2026** - Offshore acceptance deadline: 5 December 2025 - Onshore acceptance deadline: 9 January 2026 - **Semester 2 2026** - Offshore acceptance deadline: 24 April 2026 - Onshore acceptance deadline: 22 May 2026 - **Summer Semester 2026** - Offshore acceptance deadline: 21 August 2026 - Onshore acceptance deadline: 18 September 2026 # Scholarship Value and Conditions - The bursary value is **$3,000**, awarded as a **tuition fee discount** - The discount is applied in the **third semester of study** - The bursary is **non-refundable** and **cannot be converted to cash** - If the student **withdraws from the course**, the bursary will be forfeited - The bursary **cannot be deferred** to a future calendar year # Application Process - No separate application is required - The **International Admissions team automatically assesses** eligible students upon offer acceptance This bursary is an excellent opportunity for international students to reduce their tuition fees at Federation University by committing early to their studies. Prospective students are encouraged to check their eligibility and ensure timely acceptance of their offer to benefit from this financial support.

The Federation Merit Scholarship offers international students a valuable opportunity to receive a 20% tuition fee discount based on academic merit when enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees at Federation University. This scholarship supports new commencing students in 2026 who demonstrate strong academic performance, helping to make higher education more accessible and affordable. # Eligibility Criteria - Must be an international student (excluding study abroad, exchange, or online students) - Enrolling as a new commencing student in 2026 at Federation University - Hold a valid visa allowing study in Australia - Achieved an average of at least 75% (or equivalent) in previous studies used for admission - Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Federation University # Scholarship Value and Duration - Covers **20% off tuition fees** for each enrolled unit per semester - Initially awarded for **two semesters** - Continuation beyond two semesters requires maintaining a **GPA of at least 5** at the specified study location - Scholarship is non-refundable and cannot be converted to cash - Not transferable or deferrable to future calendar years # Conditions and Important Notes - Automatic assessment by the International Admissions team upon receiving an offer; no separate application required - Scholarship reinstated if compassionate or compelling leave is approved for a semester - Withdrawal from the course results in forfeiture of the scholarship - Loss of eligibility in the third or subsequent semesters means no future reconsideration for the scholarship - Federation University reserves the right to determine equivalency and validity of academic results and GPA calculations # Application Process No separate application is necessary. Eligible international students will be automatically assessed for this scholarship when they receive their offer to study at Federation University. This scholarship is ideal for international students seeking financial support through academic excellence at Federation University’s campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and Melbourne City. Check your eligibility and prepare to join a supportive academic community with reduced tuition fees. Apply now by securing your admission offer and meeting the academic requirements.

The Federation Pathways Scholarship offers international students a valuable opportunity to receive a 10% tuition fee discount when enrolling in eligible pathway courses at Federation University. This scholarship supports students preparing for undergraduate study by helping reduce the financial burden of pathway education. # Eligibility Criteria - Must be an **international student** (excluding study abroad, exchange, or online students) - Enrolling as a **new/commencing student in 2026** - Must hold a **valid visa to study in Australia** - Enrolling in an **eligible pathway course**, specifically a Higher Education Diploma at Federation University # Scholarship Value and Benefits - Provides a **10% reduction on tuition fees** for pathway courses only - Calculated based on the full tuition fee per unit and the number of units enrolled each semester - Awarded in instalments: the first instalment is given at the time of offer, with subsequent instalments credited before census dates upon meeting GPA requirements - Supports progression: students may be eligible for a Merit Scholarship when advancing to a bachelor degree, subject to eligibility # Conditions and Important Notes - Must remain enrolled in a Federation University pathway course to retain the scholarship - The scholarship is **non-refundable** and cannot be converted to cash or transferred - Withdrawal from the course results in forfeiture of the scholarship - The scholarship **cannot be deferred** to a future calendar year - Compassionate or compelling leave approvals allow scholarship reinstatement upon return - Federation University reserves the right to assess academic equivalency and GPA according to its grading framework # Application Process - **No separate application required**; the International Admissions team automatically assesses eligible students upon receiving an offer to study at Federation University This scholarship is ideal for international students seeking financial support while building academic skills and confidence through pathway programs at Federation University. Check your eligibility and prepare to take advantage of this funding opportunity to ease your transition into undergraduate study.