The Deakin International Scholarship for Excellence gives eligible new international students a 25% reduction on total tuition fees for the normal duration of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Deakin University in Australia. There is no separate scholarship application — every eligible applicant is automatically considered when they apply for a Deakin degree.
Why it is notable: Automatic consideration with the course application (no extra forms), a 25% tuition cut that runs for the whole degree, and rolling assessment ahead of each trimester intake. Naming note: Deakin's international scholarship lineup was restructured from Trimester 3, 2026 — this 25% award is the current official programme under the "International Scholarship for Excellence" name (the older standalone "Deakin International Scholarship" page no longer exists on deakin.edu.au).
Funding at a glance
What it covers
25% of total tuition fees (as stated on the offer letter), applied for the normal duration of the program
Automatic consideration — no separate scholarship application; outcome notified once the course application is assessed
Honest coverage note: does NOT cover living expenses, accommodation, airfare/travel, spouse/child care, health cover (OSHC), or application fees
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
High Schoolfor UndergradGraduationfor Masters
"This scholarship is offered for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees (all disciplines)."
Who can apply
New international students enrolling in a Deakin degree who are citizens of: Bangladesh*, Bhutan*, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India*, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mauritius*, Myanmar*, Nepal*, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam (*citizens must be residing in home country). NOT global — restricted to these countries as published.
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
Course-dependent — must meet the English language requirements of the chosen program (stated in the Entry requirements section of each degree page)
Other Certificates
Academic transcripts and certificates for the course application (course-entry evidence; exact documents per degree page)
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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Country checker
Eligible: the 18 listed countries above (official country list); citizens of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal must be residing in their…
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Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
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Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
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Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
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Qualification
Undergraduate: at least 75% average (or equivalent) in previous studies; Postgraduate: at least 80% average (or equivalent); citizens of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Myanmar and Bhutan eligible at 75% for postgraduate
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Nationality
New international student enrolling from one of the 18 listed countries; flagged-country citizens must be residing in home country
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Course entry
Meet the entry requirements for the program, including English language requirements
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Documents
Academic transcripts/certificates and English scores via the standard Deakin course application; no separate scholarship form
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Language
English language requirements per program (Entry requirements section of each degree page)
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Conditions
Scholarship conditional on accepting the terms and conditions; not available for Health quota programs; no coverage beyond standard program duration
Document checklist
01Academic transcripts and certificates (previous studies)
02English language test results (where required for the program)
03Completed Deakin course application (online or via authorised agent) (No separate scholarship documents are required — automatic consideration.)
Application fee
UNVERIFIED — no application fee is published on the official scholarship page; confirm on the course application page be
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Australia Student visa (subclass 500)
Application Procedure
7 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
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Choose an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework
degree and check its entry requirements (academic + English).
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Prepare the course application documents (academic transcripts/certificates
English test scores where required).
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Apply for the Deakin degree through the
official application channel (or a Deakin-authorised agent) well before the intake closing date. There is no separate scholarship form — eligible applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship when the cour
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English language test results (where required for
the program)
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Academic transcripts and certificates (previous studies)
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Receive the outcome with the course application assessment
accept the offer and the scholarship terms.
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Completed Deakin course application (online or via
authorised agent) (No separate scholarship documents are required — automatic consideration.)
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official Deakin University platform.
Do I need a separate application for this scholarship? A: No — if you're eligible, you are automatically considered when you apply for a Deakin degree, and you'll be notified of the outcome once your What is the value? A: 25% of your total tuition fees (as stated on your offer letter), for the normal duration of your program.Which countries are eligible? A: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor Leste and What academic average do I need? A: At least 75% for undergraduate and 80% for postgraduate (postgraduate applicants from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Myanmar and Bhutan qualify at 75%).Can current Deakin students get it? A: No — it is for new international students enrolling in a Deakin degree.Does it cover Health quota programs? A: No — the scholarship is not available to students enrolled in Health quota programs.How do I meet the English requirement? A: Meet the minimum language requirements for your program, listed in the Entry requirements section of each degree page.
Need document or attestation help?
Detailed attestation guidance stays in Opplore's standalone Guides section, not inside this scholarship page.
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