Deakin Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship
100% student tuition contribution plus ~$5,000/year cash for domestic Australian students with ATAR 95+ or dux status, commencing a full-time undergraduate degree at Deakin University.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Research
Destination
Australia
Funding
100% of Commonwealth student contributions (domestic tuition) + approximately $5,000 per year cash payment (~$625 per credit point enrolled). Participation in the Vice-Chancellor's Professional Excellence Program included.
Eligible applicants
Australian citizens, PRs, permanent humanitarian visa holders, or NZ citizens; ATAR 95+ or dux; Commonwealth Supported Place; ~26 awards/year
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Overview
Deakin Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship is offered by Deakin University for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Research study in Australia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust be commencing an undergraduate bachelor's degree at Deakin in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP); full-time enrollment required unless there are exceptional circumstances
- Deakin scholarship application formRequired
- ATAR or equivalent academic recordRequired
What this scholarship covers
100% tuition (student contributions for CSP)
Included
~$5,000/year cash payment
Included
Vice-Chancellor's Professional Excellence Program
Included
100% of Commonwealth student contributions (domestic tuition) + approximately $5,000 per year cash payment (~$625 per credit point enrolled). Participation in the Vice-Chancellor's Professional Excellence Program included. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and domestic; award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Australian citizens, PRs, humanitarian visa holders, or NZ citizens, subject to the current call’s country list.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- ATAR of at least 95 (or International Baccalaureate equivalent) or dux of a high school; extracurricular activities and hardship may also be considered
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Australia
Official eligibility summary
Academic merit and course/admission requirements vary
Applicant profile
- Australian citizens, PRs, permanent humanitarian visa holders, or NZ citizens; ATAR 95+ or dux; Commonwealth Supported Place; ~26 awards/year
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Research study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Academic merit and course/admission requirements vary
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Deakin University for a full-time undergraduate bachelor's degree
- 2
Check deakin.edu.au for the scholarship application form and deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; ~26 awards per year. Check deakin.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships for the current intake deadline.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Deakin University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.