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Title: Deakin International Scholarship

Important dates

This scholarship is open to all students starting their studies at Deakin. It is recommended that scholarship applications be submitted at least one month prior to starting your studies at Deakin.

Benefits

This scholarship is available for the normal duration of your course.

• 25% of your student contributions (tuition fees)*

^{*This bursary will not apply to H911 (Doctor of Medicine).}

Summary:

Deakin recognises students with consistently high academic performance and the potential to make a leading contribution to the university and its communities. Unsuccessful applicants of the Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship will automatically be considered for the Deakin International Scholarship.

Application eligibility criteria

To be eligible to apply for the scholarship applicants must:

• be a prospective international student for a coursework degree at Deakin University
• be eligible to study at Deakin University
• have achieved at least a 65% average (or equivalent) in previous studies.

All criteria must be met.

Selection of successful applicants for the fixed number of scholarships will be competitive, and may require scores above the stated minimum requirements.

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Title: Deakin STEM Scholarship

Important dates

Applications now open.

Applications close Trimester 3, 2026.

Benefits

This scholarship is available for the normal duration of the course.*

• 20% of your student contributions (tuition fees).

_{*Recipients must continue to meet eligibility requirements during their Deakin studies to continue receiving this scholarship; see eligibility criteria below. Other fees not covered by this scholarship may apply. The scholarship will not be applied to study beyond the normal duration of the course (whether because of additional units undertaken or repeated units).}

Summary:

Deakin University, Australia, is working to help the innovators of tomorrow achieve their potential. The Deakin Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship is a 20 percent scholarship for international students applying for undergraduate, postgraduate coursework within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible you must:

• be a citizen from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka or Vietnam
• be a new student who commences their course at Deakin anytime up until Trimester 3, 2026
• meet the entry requirements for their course, including English language requirements
• maintain a weighted average mark (WAM) of least 65% during each previous year of study at Deakin AND have at least 8 credit points to complete in your course (only relevant if you are a student readmitting to Deakin)
• be studying a Deakin undergraduate or postgraduate coursework (including honours) from the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE)^
• not be commencing a course on the FutureLearn platform
• achieve the relevant scores for your current program as detailed below:

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Title: COVID bursary

Important dates

This bursary is automatically offered based on eligibility criteria, for new commencing online to on-campus pathway students in 2021 or 2022.

Benefits

This bursary of 25% is available on tuition fees of all units of study* completed prior to being able to travel and study on campus.

^{*This bursary will not apply to H911 (Doctor of Medicine), H718 Master of Dietetics or H743 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.}

Summary:

Deakin is providing a 25% tuition bursary to support our international students who start their studies in 2021 or 2022 through our online to on-campus pathway.

We know that for many of our international students, experiencing life in Australia and being able to use Deakin’s state-of-the-art facilities is a big part of your study dreams. While there is still uncertainty about when students will be able to join us on campus again, we are introducing the new COVID bursary to support students beginning their studies online.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

• be an international student commencing a coursework degree (bachelor or masters) at Deakin University
• be a commencing student located outside of Australia and enrolled to study in our online to on-campus pathway in 2021 or 2022
• have met all the entry requirements for their selected course

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Title: Vietnam Scholarship

Important dates

Applications now open

Applications close Trimester 3, 2024

Benefits

This scholarship is available for the normal duration of the course*

• 20% of the student contributions (tuition fees)

Payments will be applied to your fee record after each applicable census date

_{*Other fees not covered by this scholarship may apply. The scholarship will not be applied to study beyond the normal duration of the course (whether because of additional units undertaken or repeated units).}

Summary:

Deakin is offering a 20% scholarship to Vietnamese citizens living in Vietnam with consistently high academic performance and the potential to make a leading contribution to the university and its communities.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

• be a citizen of Vietnam residing in Vietnam
• have not accepted any other Deakin Scholarship
• be a new student commencing their degree up until Trimester 3, 2024
• meet the entry requirements for their course, including English language requirements
• be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework* Deakin degree (except for courses offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE) and Faculty of Health^#). For these courses you may be eligible for our Deakin STEM Scholarship or Deakin Global Health Leaders Scholarship.
• Achieve the relevant scores for your current program as detailed below under Conditions.
• Bachelor of Nutrition Science
• Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science
• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
• Bachelor of Psychological Science
• Bachelor of Health Sciences
• Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion
• Master of Advanced Nursing

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Title: HDR Scholarship – Research Training Program Scholarship (RTP) / Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR)

Benefits and Duration

Stipend and Allowances Value ^{(Terms and Conditions apply)}

• A stipend of $30,000 per annum for 2023 tax exempt
• A relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family) awarded to students who are moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at Deakin
• For international students only: Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

Doctoral Degree Duration

• 3 years for stipend and 4 years for the tuition fees offset

Research Master Degree Duration

• 2 years for stipend and 2 years for the tuition fees offset

Summary:

The RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while the DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin University. Both awards are available to domestic and international students. Only top-ranked applicants will be offered an RTP.

Eligibility criteria

• To be eligible for an RTP Stipend, RTP Fees Offset, RTP Allowance or DUPRS a student must be a domestic or international student enrolled in an HDR course of study at Deakin University
• To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset an applicant must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset HDR fees
• To be eligible for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend a student must not be receiving income from another source to support that student’s general living costs while undertaking their course of study if that income is greater than 75 per cent of that student’s RTP or DUPRS Stipend rate. Income unrelated to the student’s course of study or income received for the student’s course of study but not for the purposes of supporting general living costs is not to be taken into account.
• Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for information on admission requirements to a HDR course at Deakin University.
• Terms and conditions for each scholarship are detailed in the Further Information section below. For information about our RTP Scholarship Policy please refer to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Scholarships Procedure.

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Title: HDR Scholarship – School Engagement of African Heritage Students

School: School of Education

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Education

Location: Melbourne Burwood Campus

Important dates

Applications will remain open until a candidate has been appointed

Benefits

This scholarship is available over 3 years.

• Stipend of $30,000 per annum tax exempt (2023 rate)
• Relocation allowance of $500-1500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstate
• International students only:  Tuition fees offset for the duration of 4 years. Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

Research topic

Addressing the problem of school disengagement is of great importance. In Australia, school disengagement is a ‘hidden crisis,’ and the problem is even deeper among refugee youth such as those from African backgrounds. Educationally disengaged youth are at greater risk of unemployment, poverty, risky health behaviours, and social withdrawal. This PhD project is part of a larger Australian Research Council (ARC) funded four-year Future Fellowship project investigating the issue of school engagement among African heritage students from refugee backgrounds. The Future Fellowship project aims to advance an innovative approach to understanding and improving school engagement of refugee students. The findings of the project will:

1. Inform policy, school practices, and community services.
2. Enhance the educational attainment of refugee students.
3. Make a theoretical contribution to equity research in the sociology of education.

The PhD project associated with this Future Fellowship will investigate school engagement among refugee students. The candidate can choose one or more of the fellowship’s five interactive inquiry domains. These are sectoral policies, school practices, biographical contexts of students, parental engagement, and community-based educational services. The PhD project may involve interviewing students and their parents, visiting schools, and reviewing relevant policy documents. The exact nature of the PhD project will be developed in consultation with supervisors Dr Tebeje Molla and Prof Amanda Keddie. The PhD will provide opportunities for the candidate to present and publish with the principal supervisor Dr Tebeje Molla as part of the project outcomes. This research is partially funded by the Australian Government through the Australian Research Council.

Summary:

Applications now open. A PhD scholarship is available to initiate and conduct research on the topic ‘School Engagement of African Heritage Students’.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible you must:

• be either a domestic or international candidate. Domestic includes candidates with Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship.
• meet Deakin’s PhD entry requirements
• be enrolling full time and hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master’s degree with a substantial research component.

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Title: HDR Scholarship – Impact of textile waste on plant biology

Institute:

Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM)

Location:

Geelong Technology Precinct (GTP), Waurn Ponds Campus

Important dates

Applications will remain open until a candidate has been appointed

Benefits

This scholarship is available over 3 years.

• Stipend of $30,000 per annum tax exempt (2023 rate)
• Relocation allowance of $500-1500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstate
• International students only:  Tuition fees offset for the duration of 4 years. Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible you must:

• be either a domestic or international candidate. Domestic includes candidates with Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship.
• meet Deakin’s PhD entry requirements
• be enrolling full time and hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master’s degree with a substantial research component.

Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.

Additional desirable criteria include:

• experience in soil science or plant science with chemistry background.

Research topic:

Soil ecosystems are crucial for sustaining agricultural industries upon which food security and financial stability depend. The interactions between biological communities and physio-chemical variables contribute to the overall quality of the soil. Textile waste ending up in landfills has adverse effects on soil quality by causing changes to both biotic (soil organic matter and organisms) and abiotic variables (soil nutrients, metal pollutants, and soil structure). In Australia, 23 Kg out of the consumed 27 Kg of textile person ends in landfills. Innately, the material, finishing, and dyes that constitute these textile waste impacts the cycling of essential nutrients and plant growth and can act as or protect other organisms from pathogens. Hence, there is a potential to return this textile waste to fields to offer benefits to soil health that could be a scalable solution to this massive landfill problem.

Plants are complex biological systems whose functional drive (flux, nutrient transport) is often quantified by the appearance of a structure (leaf, flower). Morphological transformations in a plant indicate signalling, defence, and growth mechanism, which is highly influenced by soil characteristics and climate. Microorganism activity, nutrient solubility, and availability are some of the critical processes that inherently depend on soil characteristics. For instance, reactive oxygen species (ROS) present in the soil play a vital role in cellular homeostasis, which controls plant metabolism, growth and development, adaptation, and suicide events. Another critical variable is the pH of the soil; in acidic soil, most micronutrients are more available to plants than in neutral alkaline soil, which generally favours plant growth. Conversely, lower availability of micronutrients will adversely affect plant growth. Therefore, this project aims to address the need for a systematic investigation of the impacts of textile landfill on soil characteristics concerning plant growth.

Summary:

Applications now open. A PhD scholarship is available to initiate and conduct research on the topic ‘Impact of textile waste on plant biology’.

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Title: HDR Scholarship – Political mobilisation and the Indian diaspora in Australia

School and Institute

School of Humanities and Social Sciences 

Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation

Faculty

Faculty of Arts and Education

Location

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Research topic

This research is part of an ARC Discovery grant that will analyse the intergroup relations between different ethnic and religious Australian communities from Turkey and India. It will analyse the perspectives of different groups such as Islamists, secularists, Sunni Muslims, Alevis, Kurds, Hindus, Indian Muslims and Sikhs. Interviews will be conducted with the members of these groups to better understand their mutual perceptions and their views about intergroup relations, politics and society of Turkey, India and Australia.

The PhD candidate will work with Prof Ihsan Yilmaz, Dr Priya Chacko and Dr Ana-Maria Bliuc to conduct research on civilizational populism and transnational political mobilization through digital technologies, with a focus on the Indian diaspora in Australia.

The candidate is strongly encouraged to consider the relationship between offline and online environments.

Important dates

Applications close 5pm, Saturday 15 April 2023

Benefits

This scholarship is available over 3 years.

• Stipend of $30,000 per annum tax exempt (2023 rate)
• Relocation allowance of $500-1500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstate
• International students only:  Tuition fees offset for the duration of 4 years. Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible you must:

• be either a domestic or international candidate. Domestic includes candidates with Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship.
• meet Deakin’s PhD entry requirements
• be enrolling full time and hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master’s degree with a substantial research component.
• Fluent in Hindi

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