Deakin University Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Scholarship for Women 2024

The Helen Macpherson Smith Trust  2024 Scholarship at Deakin University  applications are now open. This Scholarship provides an opportunity for women from rural and regional Victoria, in financially disadvantaged circumstances, to study an undergraduate bachelor degree at Deakin University.

• Table of Content
• About Deakin University
• Deakin University Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Deakin University Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Scholarship
• Requirements for Deakin University Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Deakin University Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Deakin University Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Scholarship

Application Deadline	09 Jan 2024
Value	$7000
Country to study	Australia
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Deakin University
Gender	Women

Aim and Benefits of Deakin University Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Scholarship

This scholarship offers cash payments up to $7000 per year, for 3-4 years (dependent on course duration).

Requirements for Deakin University Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Scholarship Qualification

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

To be eligible you must be:

• a female domestic student
• commencing in an undergraduate bachelor's degree at Deakin University in Trimester/Semester 1 2024
• enrolled full time in a Commonwealth supported place
• living in a Victorian rural or regional home location, or be relocating from a Victorian rural or regional home location to study at Deakin University
• able to demonstrate financial disadvantage either that you are in receipt of Centrelink benefit, Low Income Health Care Card or have a personal or family taxable income below the threshold determined by the University.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Deakin University Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Scholarship

Scholarship offer rounds

Round 1: To be considered for these Round 1 scholarship offers you will need to submit your application and all supporting documentation by 9 January 2024 at 5pm.

We will be aiming for full allocation at this round.

Re-offer Round: To be considered for any remaining scholarships, not taken up in previous offer rounds, you will need to submit your application and all supporting documentation by 31 January 2024 at 5pm.

All scholarships will be offered within six weeks of the Re-offer round closing date.

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 financial hardship.

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.

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

Apply through VTAC:

If you’ve applied to study at Deakin through VTAC and have completed a VTAC scholarship application, you’ll be considered for this scholarship.

Apply directly to Deakin:

If you didn't complete a VTAC scholarship application, are applying directly to Deakin for a course or already have your 2024 course offer, 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.

The scholarship application process is highly competitive with a limited number of scholarships available. Unfortunately, not all eligible applicants will receive one.

For more details visit: Deakin University website.