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  • Applicable for the entire duration of the program
  • those who have a dream of giving back to the community

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Deakin University expands 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Program

60 million+

INR WORTH SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR INDIAN STUDENTS

300+

COURSES TO
CHOOSE FROM ^

10 SCHOLARSHIPS

EXCLUSIVELY FOR
INDIAN STUDENTS

100%

TUITION FEE WAIVER

About The Scholarship

With a goal of making a profound impact on the lives of deserving students in India, Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Program is a part of the university’s ‘Changing Lives’ program and offer opportunities for postgraduate and undergraduate studies in any field, with no limit on the duration of study. The program is designed to support exceptional students who have demonstrated academic excellence and well rounded achievements and aims to empower them to study onshore at Deakin University in Australia.

The program was introduced first in 2014, and so far 59 deserving scholars have been awarded the 100% Scholarship for their studies in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

This year, Deakin University is offering ten 100% tuition fee waiver scholarships, each valued at over INR 6 million, to deserving Indian students for the full duration of study while being onshore at a Deakin campus in Victoria, Australia.

Vice-Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program

The scholars, while on-campus, are inducted also into the Vice Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP), which gives them the unparalleled opportunity to represent themselves and the University in prestigious forums alongside senior officials from the government, corporate and academia.

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarships are available to any Indian students who meet the minimum eligibility requirements. All preceding qualifications must be completed satisfactorily within the time frame stipulated, with no backlogs.

For Undergraduate Courses

  • Students residing in India
  • 85% and above in Year 12 scores from CBSE / ICSE / State Board
  • Students taking Year 12 can submit their predicted scores when applying; however, the final selection will be based on actual results
  • English language proficiency as per requirements for the course / area of study at Deakin University
  • Significant achievements in co-curricular activities
  • A demonstration of commitment to give back to the community

For Postgraduate Courses

  • Students residing in India
  • 85% overall in Year 12 scores of CBSE / ICSE / State Board
  • 80% and above in an undergraduate degree
  • English language proficiency as per requirements for the course / area of study at Deakin University
  • Significant achievements in co-curricular activities
  • A demonstration of commitment to give back to the community

Where Could The Deakin Degree Take You?

The possibilities are endless. Hear from our Vice-Chancellor’s Scholars for some inspiration.

Hritish Kakati
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (SPORT MANAGEMENT) | 2021

In a world divided into conflicting groups of people based on their race, religion, community or financial status, I see sports as a binding force that brings everyone together.

I have been extremely privileged to have been awarded this scholarship, as it allows me to be part of the Vice Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP) wherein I will be able to meet and interact with achievers from all over the world.

Rupa Subramaniam
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (INTERNATIONAL) | 2014

I chose to study at Deakin University because it was the perfect combination of business and academia, which then translated into my choosing to study in Australia.

As an international student and now working at Deakin, the culture and environment at the university have always sparked my passion to make a positive impact on people's lives, especially international students navigating living and working in Australia.

Aakash Punjabi
MASTERS OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE | 2014

Having grown up in a middle-class family where travel and studying abroad were just dreams, the Deakin University Vice-Chancellor’s meritorious scholarship has been a stepping stone to my career goals.

Although sports, analytics, and numbers have always fascinated me, I found my passion in my profession when I explored the intersection of sports and business during my masters at Deakin University.

Deakin University

About Deakin University

Established in 1974, Deakin University is one of Australia’s most progressive and agile universities, leading the use of digital technologies and online learning balanced with high quality research and an education experience which is consistently rated among the best in Australia. Deakin values culture as much as innovation to advance education through progressive, inclusive teaching and pioneering research. All this is directed towards transforming lives and communities regionally, nationally, and globally through social, cultural, and economic impact.

Deakin University was the first international university to establish its presence in India in 1994 with offices at New Delhi. With an “in India, with India, for India” approach of engagement, Deakin has invested significantly in India through scholarships, research fellowships, community projects and collaborative research.

Footnotes

  • 1 | ARWU Rankings 2022
  • 2 | Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
  • 3 | 2021 Student Experience Survey, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
  • 4 | 2021 Student Experience Survey, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
  • 5 | Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), based on overall employment for undergraduate students
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