Suitably qualified international students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at Deakin University for the 2027/2028 academic year are invited to apply for the Deakin International 20% Merit Scholarship 2027 to receive a tuition fee reduction.
The Deakin International 20% Merit Scholarship offers high-achieving international students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at Deakin University across various academic disciplines like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Unlike other Deakin Scholarship, these Undergraduate Scholarships or Postgraduate Scholarships award is not limited to students studying within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment and be aware that the scholarship will not cover study beyond the standard program duration, including extra or repeated units.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a new international student enrolling in a Deakin degree
- Meet the entry requirements for your program, including English language requirements
- Meet the minimum academic requirements outlined below:
- Undergraduate degree: have achieved at least a 65% average (or equivalent) in previous studies.
- Postgraduate degree: Have achieved at least a 65% average (or equivalent) in previous studies. Applicants who are citizens of India and residing in India are eligible with a minimum 60% average (or equivalent).
Scholarship Benefits
- 20% of your total tuition fees (as stated on your offer letter)
- This scholarship is available for the normal duration of your program.
Ineligible Programs
These selected Health programs below are not eligible for 20% Merit Scholarship
- D302 – Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry
- H309 – Bachelor of Medical Imaging
- H318 – Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway)
- H330 – Bachelor of Social Work
- H355 – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- H413 – Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours)
- H452 – Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- H650 – Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
- H675 – Graduate Diploma of Advanced Nursing
- H718 – Master of Dietetics
- H743 – Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- H744 – Master of Professional Psychology
- H750 – Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- H752 – Master of Psychology (Organisational)
- H758 – Master of Counselling
- H765 – Master of Speech Pathology
- H911 – Doctor of Medicine
Method of Application
Ready to apply for the Deakin International 20% Merit Scholarship 2027, apply for admission and you will automatically receive a 20% fee reduction to the total indicative tuition fee stated in your offer letter. This will be applied to your student record after the census date.
Application Deadline:
- Africa: December 4, 2026.
- Sri Lanka: November 4, 2026.
- Pakistan: November 20, 2026.
- Middle East and Latin America: December 18, 2026.
- Selected Asian and Pacific Countries: January 22, 2027.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
