STEM Accommodation Scholarship
Free UniLodge VU accommodation for up to the first year for new international students entering eligible STEM courses at Victoria University.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Australia
Funding
Free accommodation at UniLodge VU: 52 weeks for undergraduates (valued at $15,548) or 26 weeks for postgraduates (valued at $8,502).
Eligible applicants
New international STEM students applying from outside Australia
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Overview
STEM Accommodation Scholarship is offered by Victoria University (Melbourne) for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Australia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Accommodation
Included
Tuition fees
Not included
Free accommodation at UniLodge VU: 52 weeks for undergraduates (valued at $15,548) or 26 weeks for postgraduates (valued at $8,502). 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
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: New international STEM students applying from outside Australia.
- International eligibility
- Recipients pay a $1,300 refundable security deposit, a $170 reservation fee and a $170 departure cleaning fee.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Assessed on previous academic results; meet course entry requirements.
- 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
Apply from outside Australia, be over 18 at start, meet entry requirements for a listed science, engineering, IT or related course, and not be an existing VU student. Postgraduates with prior credit and undergraduates with more than 4 units of credit are ineligible. Assessed on previous academic results; places are limited and first-come.
Applicant profile
- New international STEM students applying from outside Australia
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Apply from outside Australia, be over 18 at start, meet entry requirements for a listed science, engineering, IT or related course, and not be an existing VU student. Postgraduates with prior credit and undergraduates with more than 4 units of credit are ineligible. Assessed on previous academic results; places are limited and first-come.
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
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for an eligible course
- 2
VU emails you if you qualify
- 3
Confirm your interest and accept your offer promptly
Application timeline
Application cycle
No deadline; first-come while places last.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Victoria University (Melbourne)
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.