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Dawn Wade Foundation Scholarships in Australia

Deakin University is pleased to announce the Dawn Wade Foundation Scholarships for outstanding students. The study program is designed for the academic session 2025/2026.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens (or hold permanent residency or a humanitarian visa), have completed Year 12 at an underrepresented Australian public school in 2025, and be starting a full-time undergraduate degree at Deakin’s Waurn Ponds or Waterfront campus in 2026.

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Deakin University is a leading Australian public university known for its innovative teaching, strong industry connections, and focus on student support. Established in 1974, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across four campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, and Warrnambool.

Application Deadline: Applications open early September 2025 and close January 2026

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Deakin University

  • Department: NA

  • Course Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree)

  • Award: Up to AUD 25,268 per year

  • Access Mode: Online (application via VTAC or Deakin system)

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: Australian and eligible visa holders

  • The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Australia and New Zealand (citizens, permanent residents, and humanitarian visa holders)

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for any undergraduate subject offered at Deakin University.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
    • Be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
    • Complete Year 12 at an under-represented Australian public school in 2025
    • Be commencing a bachelor’s degree at Deakin University in Trimester/Semester 1, 2026
    • Be enrolled full-time in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
    • Be enrolled at either the Waurn Ponds or Waterfront campus
    • Live within the City of Greater Geelong or be relocating from a rural/regional home
    • Be experiencing financial or other personal hardship
    • Not hold any other Deakin scholarship concurrently.

How to Apply

  • If you have submitted a SEAS and scholarship application through VTAC, you will automatically be considered—no additional application is needed.

  • Scholarships will be awarded progressively from mid-January 2026. Keep an eye on application deadlines, to be confirmed by Deakin University. Learn more about supporting documents

Benefits

The scholarship provides a total value of up to AUD 25,268 per year, including:

  • Living allowance: Up to AUD 9,500 per year (includes AUD 500 cash payments in Week 1 of Trimester 1 & 2, plus up to AUD 4,250 after census each trimester)

  • Accommodation allowance: Up to AUD 15,000 per year for students living on campus at Waurn Ponds or Waterfront

  • Deakin Active gym membership: Valued at up to AUD 768

  • Duration: 3 or 4 years, depending on the full-time duration of the course

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