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Deakin University George Alexander Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2024

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Application are open for 2024 George Alexander Foundation Scholarship at Deakin University. If you are a high achieving recent VCE student who is from a rural or regional home location, the George Alexander Foundation Scholarship could be for you.

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Deakin University George Alexander Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline09 Jan 2024
Country to studyAustralia
School to studyDeakin University
TypeUndergraduate
SponsorDeakin University
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of Deakin University George Alexander Foundation Scholarship

Benefits:

  • This scholarship offers cash payments up to $8000 per year for three years, or $6000 per year for four years, depending on course duration.
  • The total maximum value of this scholarship is $24,000.

Requirements for Deakin University George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Qualification

Prospective candidates should ensure they meet all criteria before submitting their application.

To be eligible you must:

  • Be an Australian citizen
  • Be commencing your first an undergraduate bachelor degree in Trimester/Semester 1 2024 at Deakin University
  • Be enrolled full time in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
  • Be enrolled in on campus studies (Online students are ineligible to apply)
  • Be living in a rural or regional location, or be relocating from a rural or regional location to study at Deakin
  • Be able to demonstrate participation in and commitment to supporting the community and volunteer activities
  • Be able to demonstrate leadership and leadership potential in your academic, professional and personal life
  • Bave a minimum ATAR of 75.

Preference will be given to Year 12 school leavers (including students who have been on exchange or gap year programs for up to twelve months after completion).

 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Deakin University George Alexander Foundation Scholarship

Important dates:

  • Applications for Trimester/Semester 1 2024 open 15 September 2023.
  • Applications for Trimester/Semester 1 2024 close 9 January 2024 at 5pm.

Documents Required for Application

Supporting documents

As part of the application process, you will also be required to upload current supporting documentation.

When you apply for this scholarship, you'll need to supply evidence of your leadership and/or community and/or volunteering activities.

Make sure you choose the correct document type when you upload your documents as it will make a difference. If your documents are uploaded into the incorrect type they will not be considered when assessing your application. Remember it is quality, not quantity, which you need to provide. Aim to provide documents which are current, relevant and concise.

After the closing date, shortlisted applicants will be contacted and asked to provide the following additional supporting documents:

  • Response to Key Selection Criteria (template to be supplied)
  • Values statement (template to be supplied)
  • Resume
  • Two referee reports – one academic and one professional/personal referee

Read more about supporting documentation

 



Application Deadline

January 9, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Deakin University on applicantportal.deakin.edu.au to apply

You can apply for this scholarship directly to Deakin through our Scholarship Application Portal.

When applying direct to Deakin for this scholarship, select the 'Undergraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2024' option and, if eligible, your application will automatically be considered for this scholarship.

This reduces the number of scholarships you have to apply for and increases your chances of receiving a Deakin scholarship.

Application tips

Applying for a scholarship isn’t just about meeting the eligibility criteria.

It’s a good idea to think about why you want a scholarship, how it will help you and what you have to offer the Deakin community.

Read our 5 top tips on applying for a scholarship

For more details visit: Deakin University website.

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