Published: 13 Jun 2025 7 views
This scholarship is designed for students commencing in the Deakin Juris Doctor (JD) course who show exceptional promise within or beyond their academic achievements. Strong academic performance and/or excellence in extracurricular activities, community service or leadership will hold the key to success.
The scholarship is awarded for the normal full-time duration of the course.
$10,000 per year ($1250 per credit point) paid towards your tuition fees*.
*If you are enrolled in a part time course load the payment amount will be prorated based on the number of credit points you study.
Prospective candidates should ensure they meet all criteria before submitting their application.
To be eligible you must be:
Consideration will be given to students experiencing financial or personal hardship.
Conditions:
Continued eligibility is subject to maintaining a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.
As part of the application process you will also be required to provide supporting documentation.
Make sure you choose the correct Document type when you upload your documents as it will make a difference. If your documents are uploaded into the incorrect type they will not be considered when assessing your application. Remember it is quality, not quantity, which you need to provide. Aim to provide documents which are current, relevant and concise.
The supporting documentation required includes:
Late or incomplete documentation will not be accepted.
Read more about supporting documentation
You can apply for this scholarship through our Scholarship Application Portal.
When applying for this scholarship, select the 'Postgraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 2 2025' option and, if eligible, your application will automatically be considered for this scholarship.
This reduces the number of scholarships you have to apply for and increases your chances of receiving a Deakin scholarship.
The scholarship application process is highly competitive with a limited number of scholarships available. Unfortunately, not all eligible applicants will receive one.
Applying for a scholarship isn't just about meeting the eligibility criteria.
It's a good idea to think about why you want a scholarship, how it will help you and what you have to offer the Deakin community.
Read our top 5 tips on applying for a scholarship
For more information, kindly visit Deakin University scholarship webpage.
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