Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship- Eligibility, Selection, Application, and awards

Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship is offered to international students pursuing any undergraduate and postgraduate coursework program. The scholarship program awards 50% tuition fee waiver to the recipients commencing their studies at Deakin University.

  • Applicants must have secured an average grade of over 85% in their previous education.
  • Apart from academic merit, a candidate’s personal statements make a significant role during the selection procedure.
  • Recipients will have to incur the cost of other expenses such as travel and accommodation in Australiaas the scholarship is only applicable for tuition fees.
  • Recipients must not have received any other Deakin University scholarship.
  • An offline Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship application form must be completed before the semester deadline.

The selection of successful applicants for the limited number of scholarships is highly competitive in nature and might require scores above the stated minimum requirements as well.


Highlights

Scholarship TypeCollege-Specific, Merit-Based, Tuition-Fee-Waiver
Offered byInstitution
OrganizationDeakin University
Application DeadlineN/A
Number of ScholarshipsN/A
AmountVariable Amount
RenewabilityYes
International Student EligibleYes
Scholarship Website Linkhttps://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/deakin-vice-chancellors-international-scholarship
Application FormClick Here

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates planning to apply for Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship are required to establish eligibility by fulfilling the requirements given below:

  • Must be an international student planning to do a coursework degree at Deakin University.
    • Be it bachelors or master's program.
    • 85% overall in Year 12 scores of CBSE / ICSE / State Board; OR
      10 overall in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) / A Level; OR
      32 overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); OR
      80% overall in an undergraduate degree.
  • Must not be a recipient of any other Deakin scholarship or bursary.

Only those applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria should apply for the scholarship program. Any candidate who fails to fulfill even one of the requirements, will not be considered for the award.


Application Process

The application process for Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship is quite simple. All you have to do is complete a scholarship application form and submit the required supporting documents.

Part I: Scholarship Application

  • The application form for the scholarship program is available in a PDF format. Download and print it,
  • Complete the application form by providing the necessary detailss

Part II: Supporting Documentation

  • Two LOR (detailing about applicant’s community engagement and/or leadership capacity)
  • Application form submitted for admission at Deakin University
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement in 300 words:
    • Brief of extracurricular activities and work experience.
    • State why an applicant would make an outstanding ambassador for Deakin University
    • Any other information that can help in boosting the chances of selection

Part III: Mail Scholarship Application

Once you have completed the application and attached the documents, send it to the following address:
Deakin International
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood. Victoria, Australia 3125

OR Email at deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au.


Selection Process

Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship is limited in number, therefore, applying at the earliest is a possible way of increasing chances. The factors taken into consideration while selecting the recipients are:

  • Academic merit
  • Personal statement

The selection process may also include an applicant’s interview. After the selection, recipients will be notified within six weeks of applying.  Also, unsuccessful applicants of the Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship will automatically be considered for the Deakin International Scholarship.


Grant Details

Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship is presented to international students who want to pursue higher education at Deakin University. Recipients of the scholarship will receive:

  • The scholarship offers a 100% or 50% reduction in tuition fees.
  • Participation in the Vice-Chancellor's Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP).
  • Scholars will get a priority place for on-campus accommodation (at own cost and subject to availability).

The table  below provides all the significant details regarding the Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship:

Study-Level Undergraduate/ Masters 
Eligible candidates International candidates
Number of scholarships Not mentioned
Scholarship award Reduction in Tuition fees
Mode of applying Online
Study Length  4 years / 2 years

 Deakin University offers many scholarships such as Deakin Vice-chancellor’s Meritorious Scholarship, Deakin India 25% Merit Scholarship, Deakin India 20% Bursary scholarship, etc.

More information regarding the scholarship, the students can contact Deakin University by phone, +61 3 9627 4877 or can send an email to deakin-international@deakin.edu.au.