Deakin University Excellence Scholarship 2025
Overview
The Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship at Deakin University is a prestigious award given to 26 outstanding undergraduate students each year. This scholarship recognizes exceptional academic achievement and extra-curricular excellence, supporting students as they commence their undergraduate studies at Deakin University.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
100 percent tuition fee coverage (student contribution).
100 percent Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF) coverage.
$5,000 per year cash payment ($625 per credit point).
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Deakin University Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:
Be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.
Be commencing an undergraduate degree at Deakin University in Trimester/Semester 1, 2025.
Be enrolled full-time, unless exceptional circumstances prevent this.
Be enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Demonstrate academic excellence through one of the following:
Achieved an ATAR of at least 95 or International Baccalaureate (IB) equivalent.
Dux of their high school.
Additional Considerations
Applications will also be assessed based on:
Extra-curricular activities and achievements in areas such as:
Leadership
Community service
The arts
Volunteering
Sports
Personal or financial hardship.
Application Process & Required Documents
Applicants must upload supporting documentation that includes:
Evidence of leadership activities or community service achievements.
Evidence of sporting or other achievements.
It is important to ensure documents are uploaded under the correct category, as incorrect submissions will not be considered. Focus on quality over quantity by providing current, relevant, and concise documents.
Application Deadline
January 7, 2025
