The Dawn Wade Foundation Scholarship provides substantial financial, accommodation and wellbeing support to students commencing an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree at Deakin University in 2027. The scholarship is designed to help students facing financial or other forms of hardship successfully access and complete university education.
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Summary
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Benefits
Total value of up to $25,268 per year, including:
- Living allowance of up to $9,500 (includes a $500 cash payment in Week 1 of Trimester 1 and Trimester 2, plus up to $4,250 after census in Trimester 1 and 2).
- Accommodation allowance of up to $15,000 (for students living on campus at Waurn Ponds or Waterfront).
- Deakin Active gym membership, valued at up to $768.
Requirements
Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. If you've already submitted an equity schemes and scholarships application through VTAC, you'll automatically be considered for this scholarship – there's no need to reapply for this scholarship direct to Deakin.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
- have completed Year 12 at an underrepresented Australian public school in 2026
- be commencing an undergraduate bachelor degree at Deakin University in Trimester/Semester 1, 2027
- be enrolled full-time in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
- be enrolled at either Waurn Ponds or Waterfront Campus (on-campus studies)
- live within the City of Greater Geelong or be relocating from a rural or regional home location
- be experiencing an area of hardship affecting your studies.
Selection Process
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Numbers of this scholarship are limited; not all eligible applicants will receive one. If you're successful, you'll be notified via email; usually within six weeks of the application closing date. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
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Preference will be given to students who are the first in their family to attend university.
Application Documents
Supporting documentation required for this scholarship includes:
- evidence of your financial hardship (if applicable)
- evidence of your medical condition (if applicable).
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
December 16, 2026How To Apply
- If you've already submitted an equity schemes and scholarships application through VTAC, you'll automatically be considered for this scholarship – there's no need to reapply direct to Deakin.
- Alternatively, register and log in to Deakin's Scholarship Application Portal, then select 'Undergraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2027'. If eligible, your application will be considered for this scholarship and any others you may be eligible for.
For more information, kindly visit the Deakin webpage.
