Deakin International Merit Scholarship

Deakin University - All campuses
Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
No
Last updated
May 7, 2026

Overview

The 20% Deakin International Merit Scholarship offers a valuable opportunity for new international students to receive significant financial support towards their tuition fees at Deakin University. Starting from Trimester 3, 2026, this scholarship rewards academic excellence and helps reduce the cost of studying in Australia.

Value and Duration

  • Provides a 20% reduction on total tuition fees as stated in the offer letter.
  • The scholarship is valid for the normal duration of the course.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to all new commencing international students enrolling at Deakin University.
  • Students from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Myanmar, and Bhutan are instead considered for the India and South Asia Meritorious Scholarship.
  • Applicants must have achieved at least a 65% average (or equivalent) in their previous academic studies.

Exclusions

  • The scholarship does not apply to Health quota courses.

This scholarship is ideal for international students seeking to study at Deakin University with strong academic records. Prospective applicants should check their eligibility and apply early to take advantage of this merit-based funding opportunity.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

All program levels
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Amount
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Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
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Eligible program levels
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Amount
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Auto applied
No
Eligible nationalities
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Eligible program levels
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Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
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Eligible program levels
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Deakin University - All campuses
Amount
25.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
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Eligible program levels
3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Post-Secondary Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
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Deakin India Undergraduate Bursary 20%
Deakin University - All campuses
Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
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Eligible program levels
3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
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Deakin University - All campuses
Amount
20.0% - 25.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
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Eligible program levels
3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Post-Secondary Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
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Deakin University - All campuses
Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
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Eligible program levels
4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
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Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
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Eligible program levels
3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Doctoral / PhD, Integrated Masters, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Post-Secondary Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
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Amount
50.0% of tuition
Auto applied
No
Eligible nationalities
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Eligible program levels
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Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Eligible nationalities
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Eligible program levels
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