Federation Merit Scholarship (2026)
20% off tuition, based on academic merit, for commencing international students in 2026 with a 75% average. Assessed automatically.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Australia
Funding
20% of tuition fees, first awarded for two semesters, paid in instalments.
Eligible applicants
Commencing international UG/PG students with 75%+
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Overview
Federation Merit Scholarship (2026) is offered by Federation University Australia for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Australia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees (20%)
Included
20% of tuition fees, first awarded for two semesters, paid in instalments. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International students; no country list
- International eligibility
- Decisions are final; cannot be deferred to a later year.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Average of 75% or equivalent
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Australia
Official eligibility summary
For commencing international students in 2026 on a valid visa with an average of at least 75% or equivalent in previous studies. Study abroad, exchange and online students are excluded. Initially awarded for two semesters; continuing needs a GPA of at least 5.
Applicant profile
- Commencing international UG/PG students with 75%+
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- For commencing international students in 2026 on a valid visa with an average of at least 75% or equivalent in previous studies. Study abroad, exchange and online students are excluded. Initially awarded for two semesters; continuing needs a GPA of at least 5.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Admission application documents
- Separate scholarship form
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Federation for a 2026 coursework degree
- 2
International Admissions assesses you automatically on offer
Application timeline
Application cycle
Listed window 10/11/2025 to 08/11/2026 (numeric, read as day/month/year).
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Federation University Australia
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.