Exciting News!!! Deakin University Scholarships is currently open. Applicants are invited to apply for the Deakin University Scholarship. In this article, we will explain in very concise detail the Deakin University Scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application procedure.

Deakin University Scholarships 2023/2024 are fully funded scholarships. The University is Providing Scholarships in all academic Fields/Majors. A wide range of fields of study options is available for international students to undertake Master’s Degree programs and Ph.D. Degree Programs. 

These scholarships are available for postgraduate studies and will provide a stipend of $28,600 per annum, a relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500, and health insurance.

Australia is One of the Finest countries for International Students. The Deakin University Scholarship is Funded by the Government of Australia.

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The Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship (previously APA) is funded by the Australian Government, while Deakin University funds the Deakin University Postgraduate Research (DUPR) scholarships. Both awards are available to domestic and international students. But only top-ranked applicants will be offered the Research Training Program (RTP).

One of their international scholarships can help transform your future.

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Details About Deakin University Scholarship

• Country: Australia
• University: Deakin University
• Scholarship Level: Undergraduate, Master, Ph.D. Degree
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
• Deadline: Deadline Varies from Course to Course

Requirements and Qualifications for Deakin University International Scholarships

• Be a prospective international student for a coursework degree at Deakin University
• Be eligible to study at Deakin University
• Have achieved a 65% average (or equivalent) in previous studies.

All criteria must be met.

The selection of successful applicants for the fixed number of scholarships will be competitive and may require scores above the stated minimum requirements.

Here are the Aims and Benefits of Deakin University Scholarships

Deakin University Scholarships recognize students with consistently high academic performance with the potential to make a leading contribution to the University and its communities. Successful applicants will receive:

• A full 100% tuition scholarship or a 50% partial tuition scholarship;
• Acceptance into Deakin’s signature student leadership program: the Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP).

Participation in the VCPEP is a requirement for all Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship recipients. The program provides personalized support to scholars to help them achieve their personal and professional goals during their time at Deakin. You can find out more about the program by visiting deakintalent.deakin.edu.au/vcpep.

Deakin University Scholarships successful applicants will receive:

• 25% partial tuition scholarship;
• Unsuccessful applicants of the Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship will automatically be considered for the Deakin International Scholarship.

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Courses Offered in Deakin University Scholarships:

• Arts and Education
• Business and Law
• Health
• Science, Engineering, and Built Environment
• Frontier Materials
• Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation

Program Period:

Doctoral Degree Duration

• 3 years for stipend and 4 years for the tuition fees offset

Research Master Degree Duration

• 2 years for stipend and 2 years for the tuition fees offset

Scholarship Coverage

The Deakin University Scholarships is a Fully Funded Scholarship to Study in Australia. All the Expenses will be covered.

• Stipend: An Annual Living Allowance of AUD$28,092 (tax-free, 2020 value) for up to 2 Years for a Research Masters degree, and up to 4 Years for a Research Doctorate Degree.
• A relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family) is awarded to students who are moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at Deakin
• Full Tuition Fee for Masters up to 2 Years & For Doctoral Degree up to 4 Years.
• Medical Funds (Paid sick leave).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Travel Allowance Airfare (Travel from their home country to/from Deakin University.)

Documents Required for Application For Deakin University Scholarships

• A completed Deakin International Scholarship Program application form
• A personal statement (300 words)
• 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 do you think you would make an outstanding ambassador for Deakin University
• Any other information that will assist your application.

Eligibility Criteria for Deakin University Scholarships

To qualify for Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship, the candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

• Required Language: English.
• Eligible Countries: All world countries.
• In order to be eligible for an RTP Stipend, RTP Fees Offset, RTP Allowance or DUPRS a student must be a domestic or international student enrolled in an HDR course of study at Deakin University
• To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset an applicant must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR fees
• In order to be eligible for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend, a student must not be receiving income from another source to support their general living costs while undertaking their course of study if that income is greater than 75 percent of that student’s RTP or DUPRS Stipend rate.
• Income unrelated to the student’s course of study or income received for the student’s course of study but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs is not to be taken into account.
• Applicants for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend must have completed at least four years of tertiary education studies and achieved a first-class Honours degree or equivalent level of academic achievement.
• For Students applying for a Doctoral degree:
  -Completion of a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year’s full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with the achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent.
  -Masters Degree (Research) in a related area.
• For Students Applying for Masters Degree:
  -Completion of the research project including a thesis that is equivalent to at least 25% of a year’s full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with the achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 65% or equivalent.
• For more information about the eligibility requirements, visit >>> Research Degree Pathway

How to Apply for Deakin University Scholarships

You can apply for these scholarships online by visiting deakin.edu.au/scholarships. 

Are you Interested and qualified? Visit the official website of the Deakin University scholarships

For more information, contact Deakin University by phone: at +61 3 9627 4877 or send an email to [email protected].