Deakin Humanitarian Scholarships for Undergraduate Programme in Australia, 2017 for Bachelor


Applications are invited for Deakin Humanitarian Scholarships to study in Australia. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

Deakin is committed to providing access to higher education for students seeking asylum from refugee backgrounds residing in Australia on temporary visas who could not otherwise afford the cost of university study.

Deakin University is committed to providing international students with opportunities to obtain financial support for their study program through a wide range of scholarships and bursaries.

Deakin University is a university with approximately 50,644 higher education students in 2014. Established in 1974, the University was named after the leader of the Australian federation movement and the nation’s second Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin.

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Deakin Humanitarian Scholarships for Undergraduate Programme in Australia, 2017 for Bachelor 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.

Eligibility Criteria

All Deakin University scholarships have eligibility criteria.

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

To be eligible you must be:

  • An International student who holds a Temporary Protection visa or a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa or be an asylum seeker on Bridging Visa A or E
  • Commencing located (on campus) full-time studies in Trimester 1 2017 at Deakin University
  • Eligible for entry into an award course at Deakin University.

Offered Benefits

Scholarship offers 100% of your tuition fees for the normal duration of the course.

Application Process

The mode of application is online. As part of the application process you will also be required to upload supporting documentation.

Make sure you choose the correct Document type ‘Deakin Humanitarian Scholarship only – Evidence of your visa and applicant statement’when you upload your documents – 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.

Supporting documentation should include:

  • a copy of your visa
  • statement of recommendation from a school or community leader (not a family member)
  • other referee statements which could support your application
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