Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships 2026 for International Students

Applications are now open for the Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships 2026 for International Students. Supporting students from asylum-seeking or refugee backgrounds residing in Australia to access higher education and succeed at Deakin. 

• Table of Content
• About Deakin University
• Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships
• Requirements for Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships

• 100% of your total tuition fees.
• $6000 cash payment per year ($750 per credit point).
• English language course at Deakin University English Language Institute (based on need).
• Pre-orientation transition program.
• Case management with supported referrals.
• Academic mentoring.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Potential for casual paid work at Deakin. 

Requirements for Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships Qualification

Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:

• be an international student who holds one of the following visas:
  • Temporary Protection visa (Subclass 785)
  • Safe Haven Enterprise visa (Subclass 790)
  • Temporary Humanitarian Stay visa (Subclass 449)
  • Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (Subclass 786)
  • Bridging visa A (Subclass 010) or Bridging visa E (Subclass 050 or 051)
• meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Deakin
• commence full-time study in Trimester 1, 2026
• not be a current or past recipient of the Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship.

Preference will be given to students who study on campus.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Deakin University Scholarship webpage