Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship 2026

Recognising international students with consistently high academic performance and the potential to make a leading contribution to Deakin and the communities we serve.

• Table of Content
• About Deakin University
• Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship

• 100% or 50% of your tuition fees (depending on scholarship outcome).
• Participation in the Vice-Chancellor's Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP), a requirement of the scholarship.
• Priority access to on-campus accommodation (at your own cost and subject to availability).
• This scholarship is available for the normal duration of your course.

Requirements for Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible you must:

• be a new international student enrolling in a Deakin coursework degree
• meet the entry requirements for your course, including English language requirements
• have achieved at least an 85% average (or equivalent) in previous studies.

This scholarship is not available to international students enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (H911) program.

Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee selection. Due to strong competition, higher academic results may be required.

Documents Required for Application

Scholarships are assessed on a rolling basis in the lead-up to each trimester. To complete your application, you’ll need to submit:

• a completed International Scholarship Program application form (PDF, 536KB)
• a 300-word personal statement
• two references highlighting your community involvement and/or leadership skills
• your course application, including academic transcripts.

Your personal statement should be written in your own words and reflect your voice. It should outline why you want to study at Deakin, any extracurricular or work experience (paid or voluntary), what makes you a strong ambassador for the university and any other information that supports your application.

You may also be invited to attend an interview.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Complete the International Scholarship Program application form (PDF, 536KB) and email it to Deakin International Admissions at least one month before your course starts. Only successful applicants will be contacted with an outcome.

• Email Deakin International Admissions

If you would like more information or have any questions about this scholarship, please email the Deakin International Admissions office.

For more information, kindly visit Deakin University scholarship webpage.