Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s and Master’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Scholarship Summary:
Deakin recognises international students with consistently high academic performance and the potential to make a leading contribution to the university and its communities. Unsuccessful applicants of the Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship will automatically be considered for the Deakin International Scholarship. It is recommended that scholarship applications be submitted at least one month prior to commencing your studies at Deakin.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, applicants must:
• be a prospective international student for a coursework degree at Deakin University
• be eligible to study at Deakin University
• have achieved at least an 65% average (or equivalent) in previous studies.
All criteria must be met.
Value of Scholarship:
Successful applicants will receive:
i. 25% partial tuition scholarship;
ii. Unsuccessful applicants of the Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship will automatically be considered for the Deakin International Scholarship
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Please complete all sections of the scholarship application form. Return the completed form with the necessary supporting documents to deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au; all details are listed below.
Supporting documents
You are required to submit:
- a completed Deakin International Scholarship Program application form (PDF, 536KB)
- a personal statement (300 words)
- two references who can comment on your community engagement and/or leadership capacity
- a completed application to study at Deakin including academic transcripts.
Your personal statement must be written by you and reflect your personal views. It should contain:
- an outline of why you want to study at Deakin University
- an overview of any extracurricular activities and work experience (paid or voluntary) you have undertaken
- why you think you would make an outstanding ambassador for Deakin University
- any other information that will assist your application.
ii. You may also be asked to attend an interview.
iii. Selection of successful applicants for the fixed number of scholarships will be competitive and may require scores above the stated minimum requirements. Once your scholarship application is received, your application will be ranked against other applicants from across the world based on academic achievement.
iv. Scholarships are offered on a rolling basis in the months leading up to the start of trimester. Only applicants who are successful in receiving a scholarship will be notified of the outcome of their scholarship application.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Deakin University International Scholarship Page.