Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
The Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship is one of the most generous individual-merit awards in Australia — a full 100% tuition waiver for top applicants, or a 50% partial award for strong runners-up. The scheme runs across both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programmes. A separate scholarship application is required, with selection based on academic merit, leadership, and a personal statement.
Deakin University
University-funded
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Value
100% or 50% Tuition Waiver
Duration
Full Programme (Renewable)
Awards
Limited — Highly Competitive
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Offer for Eligible Deakin Programme
Hold an offer for an eligible Deakin undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme at the Australian campuses. Pathway, diploma, and online-only programmes are excluded.
Outstanding Academic Record
Highly competitive — full awards typically go to applicants with a first-class equivalent academic average. Sri Lankan first-class graduates from top universities are competitive for the 50% tier; the 100% tier is reserved for exceptional cases.
International Fee Status
Open to overseas fee-paying students. Sri Lankan citizens applying from Sri Lanka qualify; Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens are not eligible.
English Proficiency
Meet Deakin's standard English language requirement — typically IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, with higher thresholds for some programmes.
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Apply for Deakin admission
Submit your Deakin application via the online portal. You need an offer (conditional is fine) before the scholarship round closes.
Complete the scholarship form
Apply via the Deakin Scholarships portal — submit a personal statement (500 words on leadership and goals), CV, and academic transcripts.
Selection panel review
Deakin's scholarship panel reviews applications on academic merit, the personal statement, and leadership track record. Outcomes are released around 6-8 weeks after each round closes.
Maintain GPA to Renew
Renewal each year requires maintaining a strong GPA at Deakin. Failure to maintain academic standards results in the award lapsing.
Why Deakin University?
A multi-campus university across Melbourne and regional Victoria, Deakin is consistently ranked in the world's top 200 and is known for IT, engineering, business, nursing, and sport science. Strong industry partnerships and a focus on employability — Deakin's IT graduates have high post-study employment rates among Sri Lankan alumni.
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