Dreaming of a brighter future but worried about the costs? The Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship 2025 is here to support students seeking asylum or from refugee backgrounds in Australia. Offering 100% tuition coverage, a generous $6,000 annual cash allowance, and additional academic and professional perks, this scholarship is your ticket to achieving your educational dreams.
Read on to learn how this opportunity could transform your life and set you on the path to success!
Scholarship Benefits
The Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship offers significant support for the entire duration of your degree:
- 100% Tuition Fee Coverage: Students will have their entire student contribution (tuition fees) covered.
- Annual Cash Payment: Receive $6,000 per year, paid as $750 per credit point, to help with living expenses.
- Additional Support:
- Access to an English language course through Deakin University English Language Institute (based on need).
- Participation in a transition program prior to Orientation Week.
- Case management with referrals to Deakin staff or services.
- Academic mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Potential for casual paid work at Deakin University.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship, applicants must be international students holding specific visas, including the 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).
Additionally, applicants must meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at Deakin University at the time of application. They must commence full-time studies in Trimester/Semester 1 of 2025 and should not have previously received a Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship. Preference will be given to students who opt for on-campus study.
Application Process
1# Your first step is to prepare following listed supporting documents:
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- Visa copy.
- ImmiCard or passport showing nationality and passport number.
- Statement of recommendation from a school/community leader (not a family member).
- Additional referee statements (if available).
2# Apply Through the Scholarship Portal: https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/deakin-sanctuary-scholarships.
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- Select ‘Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship (Asylum Seekers and Refugees)’ during application.
- Upload all supporting documents under the correct document type (‘Deakin Sanctuary Scholarship only – all supporting documentation’.
Applications Deadline: 7 January 2025 (5:00 PM).