Victoria University First Nations Fund

DARRABARRUK TURT-BARRAM (‘NEW STAR’ IN WADAWURRUNG LANGUAGE)

This program aims to encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander secondary school students to progress through their schooling and actively consider tertiary education. 

Students attending Victorian secondary schools are eligible to receive a $250 grant to assist with school costs, such as camps, excursions and books. 

In addition, Year 12 students who accept a course offer at Victoria University via VU Early Entry can access a $500 grant.

Students can receive a grant once per calendar year.

Grants are available to current Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in a course at VU for unique, enabling costs related to studies. 

This includes, but is not limited to:

• UniLodge accommodation
• supporting participation in conferences
• field work
• sporting competitions
• study abroad and exchange programs
• research costs and projects.