If you would like more information or have any questions about this scholarship, please email the Deakin International Admissions office.
Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
Recognising international students with consistently high academic performance and the potential to make a leading contribution to Deakin and the communities we serve.
Value and duration
- 100% or 50% of your tuition fees (depending on scholarship outcome).
- Participation in the Vice-Chancellor's Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP), a requirement of the scholarship.
- Priority access to on-campus accommodation (at your own cost and subject to availability).
- This scholarship is available for the normal duration of your course.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible you must:
- be a new international student enrolling in a Deakin coursework degree
- meet the entry requirements for your course, including English language requirements
- have achieved at least an 85% average (or equivalent) in previous studies.
Conditions of eligibility
This scholarship is not available to international students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (H911) program.
Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee selection. Due to strong competition, higher academic results may be required.
If you're not selected for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship, you’ll automatically be considered for the Deakin International Scholarship.
How to apply
Complete the International Scholarship Program application form (PDF, 536KB) and email it to Deakin International Admissions at least one month before your course starts. Only successful applicants will be contacted with an outcome.
Supporting documents
Scholarships are assessed on a rolling basis in the lead-up to each trimester. To complete your application, you’ll need to submit:
- a completed International Scholarship Program application form (PDF, 536KB)
- a 300-word personal statement
- two references highlighting your community involvement and/or leadership skills
- your course application, including academic transcripts.
Your personal statement should be written in your own words and reflect your voice. It should outline why you want to study at Deakin, any extracurricular or work experience (paid or voluntary), what makes you a strong ambassador for the university and any other information that supports your application.
You may also be invited to attend an interview.
English language requirements
To be eligible for a Deakin scholarship, you must meet the minimum language requirements for your course. You can find these in the Entry requirements section of each course page.
