Deakin University Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship 2027

Deakin University Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship is annually awarded to 26 undergraduate students whose exceptional academic achievements and extracurricular activities truly set them apart. 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 16, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorDeakin University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyDeakin University
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• 100% of your tuition fees.
• 100% of your Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF).
• A cash payment of $5000 per year ($625 per credit point).
• Entry into the Vice-Chancellor's Professional Excellence Program – an exclusive opportunity for professional and personal growth.

Requirements

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

• a domestic student
• commencing at Deakin University in an undergraduate bachelor degree in Trimester/Semester 1, 2027
• enrolled full time unless there are individual circumstances preventing full-time study
• enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).

You must be able to demonstrate academic achievement in one of the following:

• an ATAR of at least 95 or International Baccalaureate equivalent
• dux of your high school.

Consideration will be given to:

• your extracurricular activities and achievements, for example in the areas of leadership, community service, the arts, volunteering or sport.
• students experiencing personal or financial hardship.

Application Documents

As part of the application process you're required to upload supporting documentation by the various round closing dates listed above. These should be current, relevant and concise.

Supporting documentation required for this scholarship includes:

• evidence of your leadership activities or community service achievement
• evidence of your sporting or other achievements.

Make sure you choose the correct document type when 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

For more information, kindly visit Deakin University scholarship webpage.