Deakin Scholarship for Excellence - Juris Doctor 2027

This scholarshi provides support for Juris Doctor students with strong academic background or excellence in extracurricular activities, community service or leadership. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 3, 2027
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorDeakin University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyDeakin University
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 per year, paid towards your tuition fees.

Requirements

Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible you must be:

• a domestic student
• commencing Deakin’s Juris Doctor (M729) in Trimester 1, 2027

• enrolled in a minimum of 2 credit points per trimester in a full-fee paying place (not CSP).

You must be able to demonstrate one of the following:

• a Weighted Average Mark (WAM)/Grade Point?Average (GPA)?of at least 75 in previous undergraduate study

• leadership experience

• elite sports performance

• community service or volunteer activities

• excellence in the arts

• any other significant achievement.

Selection criteria

• Consideration will be?given to students experiencing financial or personal hardship.

Application Documents

As part of the application process you're required to upload supporting documentation by the specified closing date. These should be current, relevant and concise.

The documents required for this scholarship include:

• evidence of your previous WAM or GPA (if completed at another institution)

• evidence of your achievements that make you eligible for this scholarship

• evidence of your medical and/or financial hardship (if applicable).

Make sure you choose the correct?document typewhen you upload your documents – it will make a difference. If your documents are uploaded as the incorrect type they will not be considered when assessing your application. Remember, it's quality, not quantity, you need to provide.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Register and log in to Deakin's Scholarship Application Portal, then select 'Postgraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2027'. If eligible, your application will be considered for this scholarship and any others you may be eligible for.
• Numbers are limited; not all eligible applicants will receive one. Successful applicants will be notified usually within four weeks. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

For more information, kindly visit the Deakin University webpage.