Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships (T3 2026)

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 (T3 2026) Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships (T3 2026) Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships (T3 2026) Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships (T3 2026) Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships (T3 2026) Undergraduate Scholarship

• 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. 

Duration

• This scholarship is available for the normal duration of your course. 

Requirements for Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships (T3 2026) Undergraduate Scholarship 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 3, 2026 (you must apply for a course and receive an offer before we can assess your scholarship application)
• not be a current or past recipient of the Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship.

A limited number of scholarships are available – meeting the criteria doesn’t guarantee you’ll get one.

Preference will be given to students who study on campus.

Maintaining this scholarship

To retain this scholarship in future years, you:

• Must remain enrolled in the undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree for which the scholarship was awarded.
• Must attend an orientation program with academic support (where practical).
• Can’t defer the scholarship offer.
• Must keep up satisfactory academic results to continue receiving payments.
• Must let us know right away if your visa status changes.

Documents Required for Application

To complete your application, you’ll need to submit:

• a copy of your visa
• a copy of your ImmiCard or your passport showing your nationality and passport number
• a statement of recommendation from a school or community leader (not a family member)
• any additional referee statements to support your application.

Make sure you select the correct document type – ‘Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship only – all supporting documentation’ – when uploading your files. If uploaded incorrectly, your documents may not be considered.

Supporting documents should be current, relevant and concise. Aim for quality, not quantity.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To get started, click the Expression of Interest button below to email the Scholarships Office. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will then be provided with an application to complete.

Numbers are limited; not all eligible applicants will receive one.

• Expression of Interest

For more information, kindly visit Deakin University scholarship webpage.