Deakin Scholarship For Excellence at Deakin University 2025

The Deakin Scholarship for Excellence, open to undergraduates and postgraduates, is intended for students who demonstrate remarkable promise in addition to their academic achievements. The key to success will be strong academic performance or excellence in sports, the arts, community service, leadership, or extracurricular activities.

Eligibility for Deakin Scholarship For Excellence:

• Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand.
• Applicants must be enrolled at Deakin University's second trimester/semester of 2025.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or honors degree in a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP), or pursuing a postgraduate by coursework degree (CSP or full cost).
• Applicants must demonstrate performance in one of the following areas:
  • A preceding tertiary study with a WAM/GPA of at least 80
  • An ATAR with at least 85 years of leadership experience
  • Elite sports performance 
  • Community service
  • Volunteer activities
  • The Arts
  • Any other achievement.
• Consideration will be given to students experiencing financial or personal hardship.

The following documents are necessary for the application:

• Proof of previous WAM or GPA (if completed at another university)
• Proof of any leadership or community service accomplishments
• Proof of any athletic or other accomplishments. 

How to apply:

• Students can apply directly to Deakin through their scholarship application portal.

Value of the Scholarship:

• Undergraduate students: AUD 5,000 per year in cash or as student contributions (tuition fees).
• Postgraduate students: AUD 10,000 per year in cash or as student contributions (tuition fees).