Every academic year, Deakin University accepts applications from international and Australian students for the Deakin Vice-Chancellor International Scholarships.
The Deakin University Vice Chancellor Scholarship offers a full or partial coverage of the tuition fees of successful candidates, and tenable for courses at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Deakin University Vice Chancellor Scholarship, you 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 85% average (or equivalent) in previous studies.
All criteria must be met.
Selection of successful applicants for the fixed number of scholarships will be competitive and may require scores above the stated minimum requirements.
Benefits
This scholarship is available for the normal duration of the course.
- All of your tuition fees or 50% of your tuition fees.*
- Participation in the Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP). Students will be required to participate in this program as part of the DVCIS scholarship.
- Priority place for on-campus accommodation (at own cost and subject to availability).
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- 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.
Method of Application
This scholarship is open to all students commencing studies. It is recommended that scholarship applications be submitted at least one month prior to commencing your studies at Deakin.
