Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship

Deakin recognises students with consistently high academic performance and the potential to make a leading contribution to the university and its communities. Scholarships are available in the fields of STEM, creative arts, sports studies and general studies.

Successful students will be required to participate in the Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorDeakin University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyDeakin University
• Eligible CountryIndia

Benefits

100% of the total indicative tuition fee stated on your Letter of Offer.

Priority place for on-campus accommodation (at own cost and subject to availability).

Requirements

To be eligible, all the below selection criteria must be met:

• Applicant should be an Indian citizen with a valid Indian Passport
• Applicant should be residing in India at the time of application
• Applicant should be applying through any Deakin Authorised agent based in India
• Applicant should meet the below mentioned academic eligibility criteria

Academic eligibility criteria:

• 85% overall in Year 12 scores of CBSE / ICSE / State Board; OR
• 10 overall in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) / A Level; OR
• 32 overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); OR
• 80% overall in an undergraduate degree.

All conditions must be met. This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions which will be specified in the acceptance form.

Application Documents

You are required to submit:

• a personal statement (300 words)
• two references who can comment on your community engagement and/or leadership capacity
• a completed application to study at Deakin including academic transcripts.

Your personal statement must be written by you and reflect your personal views. It should contain:

• an outline of why you want to study at Deakin University
• an overview of any extracurricular activities and work experience (paid or voluntary) you have undertaken
• why you think you would make an outstanding ambassador for Deakin University
• any other information that will assist your application.

You may also be asked to attend an interview.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

All prospective students who apply will be automatically assessed for the scholarship and will be advised of the outcome after going through the selection process. There is no need to complete a scholarship application form.

For enquiries, email the Deakin University South Asia Office.

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For more information, kindly visit Deakin University scholarship webpage.