Deakin University Vice-Chancellor International Scholarship 2026

Fully or 50% Funded Undergraduate, Masters & PhD Scholarship | Study in Australia

If you're dreaming of studying in Australia on a fully funded or partial scholarship, this is your opportunity!
Deakin University invites applications from high-achieving international students to apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship for the 2026 academic year.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Australia
  
  

• University: Deakin University
  
  

• Level: Undergraduate | Master’s | PhD
  
  

• Eligible Countries: All Countries
  
  

• Coverage: 100% or 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
  
  

• English Proficiency (IELTS): Not Required
  
  

• Deadline: Rolling (Apply at least one month before your study begins)
  
  

About the Scholarship

Deakin University offers this prestigious scholarship to international students who demonstrate:

• Strong academic excellence
  
  

• Commitment to community leadership or engagement
  
  

• Desire to be an ambassador for Deakin University
  
  

Successful recipients will join the Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP) , an elite leadership and personal development initiative.

Bonus: Unsuccessful applicants will be automatically considered for the Deakin International Scholarship (partial funding).

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, you must:

• Be a prospective international student for a coursework program at Deakin
  
  

• Be eligible to study at Deakin University
  
  

• Have at least 85% academic average (or equivalent) in previous studies
  
  

• Meet all admission requirements of your selected course
  
  

• Be committed to community, leadership, or extracurricular initiatives
  
  

Scholarship Benefits

• Full or 50% tuition fee coverage throughout the duration of your degree
  
  

• Access to Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP)
  
  

• Priority consideration for on-campus accommodation (cost not covered; subject to availability)
  
  

• Become a Deakin University global student ambassador
  
  

Required Documents

To apply, you’ll need:

1. Completed Deakin International Scholarship Program Application Form [Download here (PDF, 536KB)]
   
   

2. A 300-word personal statement written by you
   
   

3. Academic transcripts
   
   

4. Two references on your leadership or community involvement
   
   

5. Completed Deakin course application
   
   

Your personal statement should include:

• Why you want to study at Deakin
  
  

• Your extracurricular/work/volunteering experience
  
  

• Why you would be a strong ambassador for Deakin
  
  

• Any other relevant information to support your application
  
  

How to Apply (Step by Step)

1. Visit the official scholarship page by clicking the link below
   
   

2. Download and fill the scholarship application form
   
   

3. Prepare your supporting documents and personal statement
   
   

4. Submit your complete application to Deakin along with your course application
   
   

5. Apply at least one month before your intended start date
   
   

Start Your Journey to Deakin

Don’t miss this chance to study in one of Australia’s top universities under a prestigious scholarship.