Eligibility criteria
To be eligible, all the below selection criteria must be met:
- Applicant must be a citizen of South Asian countries listed below*
- Applicant should be residing in a South Asian country listed below*
- Applicant should be applying through a Deakin authorised agent based in a South Asian country listed below*
- Applicant should meet the below mentioned academic eligibility criteria
*List of countries in South Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal
Academic eligibility criteria
- 85% overall in Year 12 scores of CBSE / ICSE / State Board; OR
- 10 overall in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) / A Level; OR
- 32 overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); OR
- 80% overall in an undergraduate degree.
All conditions must be met. This bursary is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions which will be specified in the acceptance form.
Your application
Supporting documents
You are required to submit:
- a personal statement (300 words)
- two references who can comment on your community engagement and/or leadership capacity
- a completed application to study at Deakin including academic transcripts.
Your personal statement must be written by you and reflect your personal views. It should contain:
- an outline of why you want to study at Deakin University
- an overview of any extracurricular activities and work experience (paid or voluntary) you have undertaken
- why you think you would make an outstanding ambassador for Deakin University
- any other information that will assist your application.
You may also be asked to attend an interview.
Application tips
Applying for a scholarship isn't just about meeting the eligibility criteria. It's a good idea to think about why you want a scholarship, how it will help you and what you have to offer the Deakin community.
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