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Specsavers Optometry Rural Placement Scholarship, Australia

Deakin University is pleased to announce the Specsavers Optometry Rural Placement Scholarship for Trimester 3, 2025. This scholarship supports Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry (D302) students undertaking a rural placement with Specsavers who are experiencing financial hardship.

To be eligible, applicants must be domestic students enrolled in the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry (D302) at Deakin University and undertaking a rural placement with Specsavers in Trimester 3, 2025. They must also demonstrate financial hardship through a Centrelink benefit or by meeting the university’s income threshold.

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Deakin University is a public research university in Victoria, Australia, established in 1974 and named after Alfred Deakin, the second Prime Minister of Australia. It is recognized for its innovative use of digital technologies and online learning, offering flexible study options across five campuses in Melbourne, Geelong, Warrnambool, and an online Cloud Campus.

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Deakin University
  • Department: Faculty of Health
  • Course Level: Undergraduate/Postgraduate (Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry – D302)
  • Award: Cash payment of up to $5,000 (one-off payment)
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Limited
  • Nationality: Domestic students
  • The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Australia (Domestic students only)
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry (D302) program at Deakin University, undertaking a rural placement with Specsavers in Trimester 3, 2025.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
    • Be a domestic student.
    • Be enrolled in the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry (D302) and undertaking a rural placement with Specsavers in Trimester 3, 2025.
    • Demonstrate financial hardship through receipt of a Centrelink benefit or show a personal or family taxable income below the university-determined threshold.
    • Submit all required supporting documents by the application closing date.

How to Apply

Applicants must register and log in to Deakin’s Scholarship Application Portal, then select ‘Undergraduate Scholarship Application Tri 3 2025’ or ‘Postgraduate Scholarship Application Tri 3 2025’.
Eligible applications will automatically be considered for this and other available scholarships.

Applicants must also provide:
• An introduction statement outlining their study goals and the importance of receiving the scholarship.
• A final statement describing their placement experience.

Application Deadline: 5pm, Thursday 6 November 2025
Opening Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Benefits

• A cash payment of up to $5,000, provided as a one-off payment.
• Financial assistance to help students complete their rural placement successfully.
• Opportunity to gain practical experience in rural optometry while alleviating financial stress.

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