Deakin India 20% Undergraduate Scholarship

As the name suggests, Deakin India 20% Undergraduate Scholarship is for Indian students commencing undergraduate studies at the university. Based primarily on academic achievements, this Deakin University scholarship financially help students to complete their studies from start to finish.

Eligible Deakin India 20% Undergraduate Scholarship applicants must have obtained an average score of 70-79.9% in XII.
Deadline for the scholarship is November 4, 2024, however, students will be auto-considered based on admission application.
The scholarship program is offered for duration of the program and is annually renewable.
Selection process includes evaluation of documents like ELP score, SOP, LOR, etc. Check: How to write an SOP?
Students overqualified for the 20% Undergraduate Scholarship will be automatically considered for 25% Merit Scholarship at Deakin.

The annual tuition fee of a Deakin UG program is around 31,000 AUD. With the scholarship award, the recipients will have to pay 25,200 AUD.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	Merit-Based
Offered by	Institution
Organization	Deakin University
Application Deadline	Nov 04 ,2024
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	One Time Payment
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/deakin-india-ug20-bursary

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Deakin India 20% Undergraduate Scholarship, candidates must enroll in full-time bachelor-level programs at Deakin University. There are no age-based restrictions.

In addition to the aforementioned criteria, an applicant has to fulfill the following conditions:

Must be an Indian resident
Must be living in India at the time of application.
The application must be made through a Deakin University authorized agent officially licensed in India*.
Must have an average score of 70-79.9% in XII, as listed by the National Office for Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
- If you have a score of 80% or above in XII, then you are eligible for Deakin India 25% merit scholarship.

*There are more than 140 Deakin representatives in India located in Kerala, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Ludhiana, Vijayawada, and many other states.

Note: Non-Indian applicants must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Must have above average marks of 60-64% in class XII.
Must be living in the country of birth.

Application Process

The Deakin India 20% of Undergraduate Scholarship application should be made online with the help of Deakin's Overseas Representative. The deadline for the same is December 15, 2021. Along with the scholarship application, students are required to submit essential academic documents.

Student Documentation

Some of the essential supporting documents are mentioned below:

English Language proficiency proof (IELTS/TOEFL/CPE/CAE/PTE)
Certified academic transcripts.
There might be an interview.
Copy of passport.
Curriculum Vitae (Encouraged but not essential)
Personal statement(might be needed)
Scholarship applicant ID (if available)

Note: Documents must reach the university before the closing date. Documents must be translated into English.

Grant Details

Deakin University serves as one of the best options to study in Australia at an affordable cost of attendance and cost of living. With the help of grants like Deakin India 20% Undergraduate Scholarship, students from countries like India get an opportunity to pursue a recognized UG level program at the university.

The university has more than 300 partners in 50 countries for research and higher education collaboration. Its offices are situated in India, China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Europe. Deakin scholarship applicants can apply for any of the undergraduate streams including engineering, science, math, and other programs to get a chance of receiving the aid.

Study level	Undergraduate
Eligibility	Indian national
Number of scholarships	Varies
Award distribution	Annually
Study length	Varies

Students must note that Deakin India 20% scholarship program offers a tuition fee waiver of 20%. To apply, one should be a citizen of India, residing in India at the time of application. The selection process weighs the merit and qualification of the eligibility criteria.

Deakin India 20% Undergraduate Scholarship Program is a merit-based grant and provides a part of the total tuition fee stated on the offer letter. The same scholarship turns into a 25% one if a student has 80% or above marks in class XII.