Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships

Deakin University

Victoria, Australia

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Entry requirements
How to apply
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Award value

See below

Funding type

Free products/services

Deadline

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Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

Deakin University

Number of awards

Not specified

What does this scholarship cover?

Tuition fees

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100% of your total tuition fees. A cash payment of AUD $6,000 per year (AUD $750 per credit point).

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

In Person

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Undergraduate

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Subject area(s)*

Not subject specific

Study level

Postgraduate

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Other eligibility requirements

Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:

be an international student who holds one of the following visas:

Temporary Protection visa (Subclass 785)
Safe Haven Enterprise visa (Subclass 790)
Temporary Humanitarian Stay visa (Subclass 449)
Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (Subclass 786)
Bridging visa A (Subclass 010) or Bridging visa E (Subclass 050 or 051)

meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Deakin

commence full-time study in Trimester/Semester 2, 2026

not be a current or past recipient of the Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship.

Preference will be given to students who study on campus.

Conditions of eligibility:

Special conditions apply for this scholarship:
You must apply for a course before we can assess your scholarship application, and any offer will depend on you receiving a course offer, accepting it and enrolling in Trimester 1, 2026.
This scholarship is only for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees.
You must attend an orientation program with academic support.
The scholarship can’t be deferred.
You’ll need to keep up satisfactory academic results to continue receiving payments.
If your visa status changes, you must let us know right away.
If you’re applying for postgraduate study, you might be invited to an interview.
A limited number of scholarships are available – meeting the criteria doesn’t guarantee you’ll get one.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

Academic excellence

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Register and log in to Deakin's Scholarship Application Portal, then select ‘Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship (Asylum Seekers and Refugees)’. If you're successful, you'll be notified via email; usually within six weeks of the application closing date. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

Numbers are limited; not all eligible applicants will receive one.

Application requirements

To complete your application, you’ll need to submit:

a copy of your visa
a copy of your ImmiCard or your passport showing your nationality and passport number
a statement of recommendation from a school or community leader (not a family member)
any additional referee statements to support your application.

Make sure you select the correct document type – ‘Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship only – all supporting documentation’ – when uploading your files. If uploaded incorrectly, your documents may not be considered.

Supporting documents should be current, relevant and concise. Aim for quality, not quantity.

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