VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International) – Masters Diploma/ Certificates

Scholarship Overview

The VU Global Leaders Scholarship ended in 2022 and new applicants are no longer eligible to apply. The terms and conditions below are for the benefit of enrolled VU students currently receiving this scholarship.

Applicable course, university, and country

• Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Project Management
• Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence
• Graduate Diploma in Master of Arts in Project Management
• Graduate Diploma in Master of Arts in Cyber Security
• Graduate Certificate in Digital Media
• Graduate Certificate in International Community Development
• Graduate Certificate in Education
• Graduate Diploma in Master of Arts in International Community Development
• Graduate Diploma in Master of Arts in Digital Media
• Graduate Diploma in Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
• Graduate Diploma in Master of Arts in Education
• Graduate Certificate in Enterprise and Resource Planning Systems
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma in Master of Arts in Business (Accounting)
• Graduate Diploma in Master of Arts in Business
• Graduate Diploma in Master of Arts in Migration Law
• All new students commencing a higher education diploma, undergraduate, or postgraduate (coursework) course with VU Melbourne are eligible, including students commencing their studies by online real-time (ORT) learning from outside of Australia

 

Scholarship amount details

• Students will get a 20% off the first two semesters’ tuition fee
• After two semesters of study, students may be eligible for an extension of this scholarship
• The extension is valued at 10% of the semester’s tuition fee for the remainder of their studies
• Students must maintain a 60-course Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
• Discount will range from A$5,480 – A$6,680

Conversion rate used: 1 AUD = Rs. 54.76 (last updated 7th December 2023).
Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be awarded:
Varies

Eligible student nationality

India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, United Kingdomraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Academic Transcripts
• Supplementary information form

Application process: Students will be assessed automatically after submitting their application for an eligible course

• No specific deadline is available

Scholarship Application:
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable.
No separate application is needed.

Application Documents:

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Transcript	Required

 

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Application Deadline	Not Available
Contact Email:	Not Available
FAQ Link:	Not Available
Phone Number:	Not Available

 

Additional Information:

• Students who have received a scholarship or sponsorship from another organization are not eligible for this scholarship
• Students with approval to reduce their study load are eligible to receive a reduced scholarship, based on the number of units taken (pro-rata)
• New students receiving advanced standing for previous studies are not eligible for the extension of the VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International)
• The VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International) is not refundable, convertible to cash, or transferable to another individual, commencing study period, or course
• The VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International) is awarded at the discretion of the University
• The student will continue to remain eligible to receive the VU Future Leaders Scholarship (International) and the extension of the scholarship providing the student pays all tuition and additional fees/costs in full by the census date each study period and meets the conditions of their student visa
• The University’s decision concerning the assessment of eligibility for the Scholarship is final, and there is no right of appeal should the student be unsuccessful in securing the scholarship, or has the scholarship withdrawn

 

Scholarship Eligibility

• Applicants must have completed a bachelors degree
• English Langauge Proficiency scores:
  • IELTS: With a minimum score of 60 in each band
  • TOEFL: With a minimum score in Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22
  • PTE: With a minimum score of 50 in each band
• Applicants enrolling in the following programs need to have the following IELTS score:
  • Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education – with an overall score is 70 and 75 in Speaking & Listening; 65 in Reading & Writing

Special Restrictions:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if Exam is Required and Cutoff (if any)
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 79)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 65)
PTE	Required (minimum score 58)
12	Required
UG	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education and bachelors degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto considered for the scholarship. No separate application is required.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Yearly