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Federation University 2027 Global Merit Scholarship

Last verified 22 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Upcoming 25% tuition reduction for new international coursework students in 2027. Automatic assessment with an eligible offer; opens 9 November 2026.

Provider
Federation University Australia
Host country
Australia
Deadline
Opens 9 November 2026; closes 7 November 2027. Course application, acceptance and payment cutoffs also apply.
Region
Oceania

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
New international students commencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in 2027 with at least a 75% admission-qualifying average or equivalent and valid permission to study in Australia.
Funding
25% tuition reduction for the course duration, calculated on enrolled units.
Study level
Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework
Deadline
Opens 9 November 2026; closes 7 November 2027. Course application, acceptance and payment cutoffs also apply.

Key eligibility criteria

  • New international students commencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in 2027 with at least a 75% admission-qualifying average or equivalent and valid permission to study in Australia.

Recorded funding information

  • 25% tuition reduction for the course duration, calculated on enrolled units.

About the Federation University 2027 Global Merit Scholarship (2026)

Programme category: Scholarship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: UPCOMING. Federation University’s 2027 Global Merit Scholarship reduces tuition fees by 25% for the duration of an eligible degree. The reduction is calculated on the units enrolled in each semester and credited to the student fee account. It does not provide cash or living-cost funding. Eligible students are new international entrants commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in 2027. They need at least a 75% average, or the university’s equivalent, in the studies used for admission and must be eligible to study in Australia with a valid visa. Listed locations are Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and Melbourne City. Online, exchange and study-abroad students are excluded. The scholarship opens on 9 November 2026 and closes on 7 November 2027. There is no separate scholarship application: International Admissions assesses students when making an offer. Course-specific application, acceptance and payment cutoffs remain relevant. The international admissions guide directs applicants from Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Ghana to a registered Federation agent. Applicants from other African countries normally use StudyLink. Follow the official guide for the applicable route and admission requirements. The award cannot be converted to cash or deferred to a later calendar year. Withdrawal forfeits it. Approved compassionate or compelling semester leave allows reinstatement on return. Application timing Opens 9 November 2026; closes 7 November 2027. Course application, acceptance and payment cutoffs also apply. Official information: https://www.federation.edu.au/study/scholarships/details/international/2027-global-merit-scholarship/ Application route: https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/international/ Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

Funding information

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  • 25% tuition reduction for the course duration, calculated on enrolled units.

Federation University 2027 Global Merit Scholarship eligibility

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  • New international students commencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in 2027 with at least a 75% admission-qualifying average or equivalent and valid permission to study in Australia.

Federation University 2027 Global Merit Scholarship document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Federation University 2027 Global Merit Scholarship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.federation.edu.au/study/scholarships/details/international/2027-global-merit-scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: New international students commencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in 2027 with at least a 75% admission-qualifying average or equivalent and valid permission to study in Australia.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Opens 9 November 2026; closes 7 November 2027. Course application, acceptance and payment cutoffs also apply.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Federation University 2027 Global Merit Scholarship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Opens 9 November 2026; closes 7 November 2027. Course application, acceptance and payment cutoffs also apply.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Opens 9 November 2026; closes 7 November 2027. Course application, acceptance and payment cutoffs also apply.

      Provider deadline information: Opens 9 November 2026; closes 7 November 2027. Course application, acceptance and payment cutoffs also apply.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official sources and application route rechecked on 22 October 2026. Official scholarship and international application instructions accessible. The scholarship is upcoming. Admission routes are Federation’s authorised-agent directory or StudyLink, depending on country.
    Last checked 10/22/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Federation University 2027 Global Merit Scholarship?+

    New international students commencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in 2027 with at least a 75% admission-qualifying average or equivalent and valid permission to study in Australia.

    What funding does the Federation University 2027 Global Merit Scholarship offer?+

    Listed funding: 25% tuition reduction for the course duration, calculated on enrolled units.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Opens 9 November 2026; closes 7 November 2027. Course application, acceptance and payment cutoffs also apply.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.federation.edu.au/study/scholarships/details/international/2027-global-merit-scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: New international students commencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in 2027 with at least a 75% admission-qualifying average or equivalent and valid permission to study in Australia.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Opens 9 November 2026; closes 7 November 2027. Course application, acceptance and payment cutoffs also apply.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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