Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants Policy
Federation University Australia is committed to supporting prospective and current students to achieve academic success. This policy, through its associated procedures provides a framework for the development, administration and management of all Federation University Australia scholarships, bursaries grants and scholarships.
This policy applies to all Federation University staff who promote, administer, award and disburse scholarships, bursaries and grants.
- Federation University Australia Act 2010
- Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act)
- The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act) – establishes TEQSA as an agency who regulate using the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards)
| Term | Definition |
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| Faculty | Federation University Australia has a number of Academic Organisational Units – click here for details |
| University legislation | includes the Federation University Australia Act 2010, University Statutes and Regulations |
| Award |
Payment or benefit made on the basis of criteria established by the University. An award could include prizes, scholarships, bursaries, student grants and University Awards |
| Bursary | A bursary is financial or other aid provided for a student on the condition of financial need, or geography or demography. |
| DIBP | Department of Immigration and Border Protection |
| Donation |
A voluntary transfer of money or property to the University by way of benefaction where no material benefit is received by the donor |
| eCOE | electronic Confirmation of Enrolment issued to overseas students confirming their program of study. |
| ESOS | The Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 of the Commonwealth of Australia. |
| Grant |
A one off payment to assist the student in acquiring a good or service. |
| International Student | A Federation University Australia student with overseas citizenship studying on a FedUni campus under a Student Visa issued by DIBP |
| Kickstart | Federation University Australia student scholarships registration program |
| Scholarship |
A Scholarship is financial or other award provided for a student on the condition of academic merit |
| Scholarships Office, Student Connect |
The single channel through which Federation University Australia's funded bursaries, grants and scholarships are administered and a central agency for the promotion, administration of external scholarship opportunities. The Scholarships Office: Provides advice and assistance within the University to develop scholarship ,bursary, grant applications for funding bodies; Works with Faculties to develop targeted support for students, ie discipline specific items or equipment; Promotes and markets bursary, grant and scholarship opportunities to potential and enrolled students; Manages application and administration processes on behalf of Faculties and the Foundation. Provides advice and assistance to students preparing applications for support and/or referral to other appropriate supports Manages the disbursement of bursaries, grants and scholarship funds and equipment to students; and Prepares evaluations and meets reporting requirements |
This policy provides the following set of guiding principles for the oversight and management of scholarships, bursaries and grants within the University which enable current students to achieve academic success through the provision of timely financial supports.
| Principle | Demonstrated by: |
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| The University protects the confidentiality of information about students |
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| The University is committed to providing a range of scholarships, bursaries and grants which supports the recruitment, retention and success of its students |
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| The promotion, management, selection and awarding of scholarships, bursaries, grants is accountable to equity and fairness principles |
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| The University will strengthen its portfolio of scholarships, bursaries and grants through strategic engagement with government and potential donors as well as through internal University allocations |
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| The University will adhere to sound principles in the governance and administration of all scholarships, bursaries and grants |
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- Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants Procedure
- International Student Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants Procedure
- Foundation Scholarships Procedure
- Selection and Awarding of Scholarships Procedure (HDR)
- Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Support and Services is responsible for monitoring implementation, outcomes and scheduled review of this policy and its accompanying procedure
- Director, Student Connect, Student Support and Services is responsible for maintaining the content of this policy as delegated by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Support and Services
- Manager, Scholarships Bursaries and Grants, Student Connect is responsible for the administration support for the maintenance of this policy as directed by the Director, Student Connect, Student Support and Services
The Bursaries, Grants and Scholarships Policy will be communicated throughout the University via:
- An announcement via FedNews website and on the ‘Recently Approved Documents’ page on the Policies Procedures and Forms located on the FedUni’s website
- Communication distribution Associate Deans at each Faculty / key University staff for scholarships
- Reference in documentation relating to individual bursaries, grants and scholarships, e.g. weblinks, brochures
The Bursaries, Grants and Scholarships Policy will be implemented throughout the University via:
- An Announcement Notice via FedNews and on the FedUni Policy Central’s Policy Library ‘Recently Approved Documents’ page to alert the University-wide community of the approved Policy
- Staff induction sessions
- Training sessions
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