Deakin Excellence Scholarship

Deakin University - All campuses
Amount
25.0% of tuition
Auto applied
No
Last updated
May 7, 2026

Overview

The 25% Deakin Excellence Scholarship (International) offers a significant tuition fee reduction for eligible international students commencing studies at Deakin University from Trimester 3, 2026. This scholarship is designed to reward academic excellence and support students from selected countries in pursuing their undergraduate or postgraduate education at Deakin.

Value and Duration

  • Provides a 25% reduction on total tuition fees as stated in the offer letter.
  • The scholarship applies for the normal duration of the course.

Eligible Nationalities

Applicants must be citizens of one of the following countries:

  • China
  • Sri Lanka
  • Singapore
  • Timor Leste
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
  • Brunei
  • Laos
  • Cambodia

Academic Eligibility

  • Undergraduate applicants must have achieved at least a 75% average (or equivalent) in their previous studies.
  • Postgraduate applicants must have achieved at least an 80% average (or equivalent) in their previous studies.

Exclusions

  • The scholarship does not apply to Health quota courses.

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students from the specified countries to receive financial support based on academic merit. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check their eligibility and apply to Deakin University to benefit from this scholarship starting in Trimester 3, 2026.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

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