Deakin STEM Scholarship

Deakin University - All campuses
Amount
20.0% of tuition
Auto applied
Yes
Last updated
June 6, 2025
Source
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Overview

Deakin University offers the Deakin STEM Scholarship, a valuable opportunity for international students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment. This scholarship provides a 20% reduction in tuition fees, helping to make quality education more accessible for future innovators.

Benefits

  • 20% scholarship on student contributions (tuition fees) for the normal duration of the course.*
  • Scholarship applies only to tuition fees; other fees are not covered.
  • Must maintain eligibility throughout the course to continue receiving the scholarship.
  • Not applicable for study beyond the normal course duration (e.g., additional or repeated units).

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Deakin STEM Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be an international citizen from one of the following countries: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, or Vietnam.
  • Be a new student commencing their course at Deakin by Trimester 3, 2026.
  • Meet the entry requirements for their chosen course, including English language proficiency.
  • If readmitting to Deakin, maintain a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% during each previous year of study and have at least 8 credit points remaining in their course.
  • Be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework (including honours) program within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE).
  • Not be starting a course on the FutureLearn platform.
  • Achieve the relevant academic scores for their current program.

Important exclusions:

  • Information systems and business analytics courses are not eligible.
  • Double degrees are generally excluded, except for the D364 - Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours), which is eligible.

Application Process and Deadlines

  • Applications are now open.
  • The final deadline to commence study and be eligible for the scholarship is Trimester 3, 2026.
  • No separate scholarship application is required; all students applying for eligible courses will be automatically assessed and notified of the outcome.

Take advantage of this scholarship to reduce your tuition fees and advance your STEM education at Deakin University. Check your eligibility and apply now to join a leading Australian university committed to supporting international students in STEM fields.

Eligible nationalities

Cambodia, China, Hong Kong - SAR China, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

Eligible 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
    25.0% 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
    Doctoral / PhD, Master's Degree, Non-Credential, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma
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    Amount
    25.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
    India
    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%
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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, Integrated Masters, Post-Secondary Certificate, Top-up Degree, Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, Undergraduate Diploma
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    Amount
    20.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    No
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    Eligible program levels
    All program levels
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    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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    Amount
    20.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
    Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela
    Eligible program levels
    4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
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    Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
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    Amount
    50.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    No
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    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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    Vietnam Scholarship
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    Amount
    20.0% of tuition
    Auto applied
    Yes
    Eligible nationalities
    Vietnam
    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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