Deakin University is pleased to announce the Dawn Wade Foundation Scholarships for outstanding students. The study program is designed for the academic session 2025/2026.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens (or hold permanent residency or a humanitarian visa), have completed Year 12 at an underrepresented Australian public school in 2025, and be starting a full-time undergraduate degree at Deakin’s Waurn Ponds or Waterfront campus in 2026.
Deakin University is a leading Australian public university known for its innovative teaching, strong industry connections, and focus on student support. Established in 1974, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across four campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, and Warrnambool.
Established in 1974, Deakin University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Geelong (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Victoria. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Burwood and Warrnambool. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Deakin University (Deakin) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Deakin University (Deakin) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.