2026 Deakin University Matthews Family Scholarship

The Matthews Family Scholarship opens doors for aspiring medical students facing hardship. Supported by a generous family dedicated to creating pathways in education, this scholarship not only provides financial support but also connects you to a community of donors and students who believe in changing the future for the better.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 11, 2026
• Value$50,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorDeakin University
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• Cash payments of up to $12,500 per year, to the maximum value of $50,000. 
• This scholarship is awarded for four years.

Requirements

Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:

• an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
• commencing the Doctor of Medicine (H911) in Semester 1, 2026
• experiencing an area of hardship affecting your studies.

Maintaining this scholarship

As a scholarship recipient, you:

• will be required to write an introduction statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship
• must complete an annual impact statement for the duration of the scholarship
• must provide a completion statement at the conclusion of your studies.

Selection Process

• Preference will be given to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit Deakin University scholarship webpage.