Start your study journey in Australia! Great news! Deakin University Scholarship is now open. In this article, we will explain all the details about this scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
Deakin University Scholarships 2025-2026 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for postgraduate studies and offer the following benefits:
- A stipend of $34,400 per year
- Relocation allowance ranging from $500 to $1,500
- Health insurance coverage
- Access to online learning courses
The RTP scholarships (formerly known as APA) are funded by the Australian Government, while the DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin University. Both scholarships are available to both domestic and international students. However, only top-ranked applicants will be offered the RTP scholarship.
These international scholarships are designed to recognize outstanding academic performance and the potential to contribute positively to the University and its community.
Scholarship Summary
Level of Study: Masters / Doctoral (PhD)
Institution: Deakin University
Study in: Australia
Program Duration:
- Doctoral Degree: 3 years for stipend, 4 years for tuition fees offset
- Research Master Degree: 2 years for stipend, 2 years for tuition fees offset
Deadline: Click here for application dates
Courses Offered:
- Arts and Education
- Business and Law
- Health
- Science, Engineering, and Built Environment
- Frontier Materials
- Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
Scholarship Coverage
Deakin University Scholarships provide:
- A stipend of $34,400 per annum (tax exempt, 2024 rate)
- A relocation allowance between $500 to $1,500 (for students moving from interstate or overseas)
- For international students: Single Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of the student visa
Eligibility Criteria for Deakin University Scholarships
To qualify for Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarships, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All world countries
General eligibility requirements:
- The applicant must be enrolled in an HDR (Higher Degree by Research) course at Deakin University, either as a domestic or international student.
- Applicants must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth that offsets HDR fees for the RTP Fees Offset.
- Applicants for the RTP or DUPRS Stipend must not receive income exceeding 75% of the RTP or DUPRS Stipend rate, unless the income is unrelated to the student’s course of study or not intended for living costs.
- Applicants must have completed at least four years of tertiary education studies and achieved a first-class Honours degree or equivalent.
For Doctoral Degree:
- Completion of a research project, including a thesis, equivalent to at least 25% of a year’s full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework, with a grade equivalent to 70% or above at Deakin.
- Completion of a Master’s Degree (Research) in a related area.
For Master Degree:
- Completion of a research project, including a thesis, equivalent to at least 25% of a year’s full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework, with a grade equivalent to 65% or above at Deakin.
For more detailed information about eligibility, refer to the provided link.
How to Apply for Deakin University Scholarships?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for this scholarship:
(1) Check the entry pathways to check eligibility from here and Find a supervisor: Before you start your application, please contact a supervisor for advice on your research topic and proposal. get information about contacting a supervisor from here.
(2) Prepare relevant documents/information, required the following:
- Resume or Curriculum vitae.
- Academic Transcripts.
- Previous research degree.
- Publications information.
- Bibliographic information.
- Providing proof of identification and citizenship.
- Provide an evidence of English proficiency, check the page of how to apply to determine the minimum English requirements from here.
- Two referee reports from current or former lecturers or academic or employment supervisors. you can see the template from here.
- Prepare your proposal: Provide a brief outline of your proposed research topic, check the guidelines for the proposal from here.
(3) Apply online through here, and check first of your targeted faculty is requiring an expression of interest or not before applying, then complete the procedures.
(4) Remember to mail in certified copies, the copies must be certified before sending it by one of the following authorized people:
- A justice of the peace.
- Notary public.
- Australian Consular Officer or Australian Diplomatic Officer (within the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955).
- Employee of the Commonwealth or the Australian Trade Commission who works outside of Australia.
- A recruitment agent for international students.
Mailing address: HDR International Admissions Officer
Deakin Research
Building BC
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood
Victoria 3125
For further information about the applying process check here.
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