Deakin University Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2025

Deakin's prestigious Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded each year to 26 eligible undergraduate students whose exceptional academic achievements and extra-curricular activities truly set them apart.

• Table of Content
• About Deakin University
• Deakin University Excellence Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Deakin University Excellence Scholarship
• Requirements for Deakin University Excellence Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Deakin University Excellence Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Deakin University

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Deakin University Excellence Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Deakin University Excellence Scholarship

• 100% of your student contribution (tuition fees).
• 100% of your Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF).
• A cash payment of $5000 per year ($625 per credit point).

Requirements for Deakin University Excellence Scholarship Qualification

• An Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
• Commencing at Deakin University in an undergraduate bachelor degree in Trimester/Semester 1 2025
• Enrolled full time unless there are exceptional 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 extra-curricular activities and achievements, for example in the areas of leadership, community service, the arts, volunteering or sport
• students experiencing personal or financial hardship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Deakin University Excellence Scholarship

As part of the application process you are required to upload supporting documentation by the various round closing dates listed above.

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, you need to provide.

Aim to provide documents which are current, relevant and concise.

The supporting documentation required includes:

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

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• When applying direct to Deakin for this scholarship, select the 'Undergraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2025' option and, if eligible, your application will automatically be considered for this scholarship. At the same time your application will also be considered for all other scholarships that you are eligible for in the selection process.
• 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.

For more details, visit Deakin University website