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SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE

SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE

2010

Produced by the Scholarships O�ce, Division of Student Administration, Deakin University, Pigdons Road, Victoria 3217, Australia.

The information in this publication was correct at time of printing July 2009.

The stated number of scholarships available are an indication only and may vary according to the availability of funding. Please visit the web site for news and updates during the year. The Scholarships O�ce would like to thank those sta� who contributed to this publication.

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Deakin University aims to be a catalyst for positive change for the individuals and the communities it serves.Deakin has a proud history of broadening access to education. One of its founding features was a commitment to off-campus teaching that ensured higher education was not only accessible, but responsive to a student’s work, family and lifestyle commitments.

Today, equity and access continues to be one of Deakin’s core commitments. It is embedded within the University’s planning framework to ensure that individuals and groups who might not otherwise enjoy the benefits that flow from participation in higher education, have the opportunity to do so.

Education is key to social, cultural and economic prosperity. Yet access to education can be costly. That is why at Deakin we use our best endeavours to make higher education accessible for those most in need of assistance.

Deakin’s commitment to broadening access to education is reflected in the growing number and range of Access and Equity Scholarships available at the University. The scholarships are developed specifically for people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to access higher education – students from disadvantaged financial backgrounds; students from regional and rural backgrounds; students with a disability; mature-age students; and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

In addition to its scholarships program, Deakin has a range of initiatives that reinforce its commitment to student equity and access. These include an Equity and Diversity Unit; distance education; flexible study options and sophisticated online technology; as well as a range of student support services including a Disability Resource Centre, health and medical services, counselling and personal development, and academic skills resources.

The University also recognises and rewards students who demonstrate outstanding academic skills through its wide range of Academic Excellence Scholarships. I encourage you to take the time to read about the range of scholarships available through the Deakin Scholarships program.

I look forward to welcoming you to the University.

Professor Sally Walker Vice-Chancellor

CONTENTS1 INTRODUCTION

2 THE DIFFERENCE IS DEAKIN

4 SCHOLARSHIPS SUMMARY TABLE

9 HOW DO I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?

10 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Commencing students Continuing students

16 ACCESS AND EQUITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Commencing students Continuing students

23 ACCOMMODATION SCHOLARSHIPS

25 INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS

27 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

28 FURTHER INFORMATION

How do I find out more?Commonwealth Scholarships Program Course enquiries Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)

29 KEY TERMS

It’s true not all jobs require a university education, but university graduates are more employable, earn more in their first few years of employment and have a skill base which is highly transferable.

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The Difference is Deakin

Graduate sooner and get a head start on your career. At Deakin you don’t have to study a general degree before studying professional awards such as law, accounting or engineering. Deakin’s new trimester system gives you the potential to fast-track your degree, so you can start your career sooner.

Deakin prepares you for the real world by providing opportunities to gain valuable experience and develop real workplace skills in courses that are taught by industry professionals and through industry placements, internships and overseas study programs.

With more than 550 courses to choose from, Deakin offers you a broad range of options. Deakin continues to adapt and create new courses to meet ongoing trends in the Australian and international labour market, in addition to providing high quality traditional courses of study.

Study how and when you want. At Deakin it’s your choice. Multiple course entry and exit points, deferment, and full-time and part-time study all allow you the flexibility to structure your study to suit your lifestyle, as well as your work and personal commitments. Deakin also uses innovative technology to deliver its courses including online resources like podcasts and MP3s.

Deakin offers a total university experience. You will receive a quality yet flexible education that prepares you for the real world.

Our strong industry partnerships, state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant Campuses provide a meaningful learning experience and guide you to achieve your career aspirations.

The annual Australian Graduate Survey conducted by the Federal

Government found that in 2008, 85.2 per cent of bachelor degree graduates were in full-time employment within four months of graduating.

Training the next generation

of researchers

who want to work in univer

sities, research

agencies or commercial enter

prises is an

important part of what we

do at Deakin.

Our research also strongly in

fluences what

we teach and the courses w

e have for

undergraduate and postgrad

uate students.

Choice of study environments. With Campuses located in Melbourne at Burwood, Geelong and Warrnambool on Victoria’s south-west coast, Deakin allows you to choose between metro, regional or rural study environments.

Employers have indicated that they want graduates who are broadly educated, lateral thinkers. From ecology or marketing, to IT and forensic science you can shape your study to suit your interests – or your career. We also offer a wide range of combined courses to help make you a highly sought-after employee. Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Arts and Sciences gives you the opportunity to take on studies beyond the field of your degree, at the same time as studying an undergraduate degree.

Deakin understands that self-paced online learning will play a major role in your ongoing career development; as a result all undergraduate students are required to complete at least one unit of their course fully online.

Deakin’s courses are developed with industry and professional input from specialised Course Advisory Boards. Through these professional links we ensure that our courses are relevant, practical and deliver the skills in demand in the workplace, so you can hit the ground running.

Deakin’s recent achievements have been recognised through many awards, including an Award for Teaching Excellence and five Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning in the 2008 Australian Learning and Teaching Council Awards.

Students tell us that Deakin’s supportive staff and friendly environment make it a great place to meet different people with new ideas. Our welcoming atmosphere also ensures that we continue to treat our students as individuals with freedom of thought and action.

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SCHOLARSHIPS SUMMARY TABLE

Scholarship nameCampus specific

Payment type and annual value

Application source Selection criteria Page

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Commencing students

Alfred Deakin Scholarships in Law No Cash up to $2000 and academic mentor

VTAC Faculty selected based on ENTER achieved

10

Barwon Water Civil Engineering Scholarships

Geelong Cash up to $5000 via Deakin web site and VTAC

Faculty selected based on ENTER achieved

12

Coomes Consulting Civil Engineering Scholarships

Geelong Cash up to $5000 via Deakin web site and VTAC


13

Deakin Academic Excellence Scholarships

No Student contributions 100%

via Deakin web site

Must remain on the same Campus for the duration of the course

10

Deakin Four Points by Sheraton Geelong Scholarship

Geelong Student contributions up to $3500

via Deakin web site and VTAC


Enrolment in Bachelor of Nursing at the Geelong Waterfront Campus

11

Dean's Scholars Program – Commerce

Burwood Cash up to $2800 and academic mentor

VTAC Selected based on ENTER achieved

11

Dean's Scholarships in Commerce Geelong or Warrnambool

Cash up to $2800 and academic mentor

VTAC Selected based on ENTER achieved

11

Dean's Scholars Program – Science and Technology Academic Scholarships for High Achievers

No Cash or student contributions up to $5000 and academic mentor

VTAC Additional application to Faculty. Selected based on ENTER achieved

Ineligible if awarded Deakin Academic Scholarship

12

IGNITED (Deakin Initiative for a Girls’ Network in Information Technology and Engineering @ Deakin) Scholarships

No Cash or student contributions up to $2500

VTAC Female applicants only

Course enrolment restrictions apply

12

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Continuing students

David McAllister Arts and Entertainment Management Scholarship

No Student contributions of $1100 each for 4 credit points and $600 one-off payment

via Deakin web site


Postgraduate 15

Deakin Bennett Honours Scholarship No Cash or student contributions up to $7000

No separate application required

Academic excellence based on results in your undergraduate degree


13




Deakin Bowater Trust Honours Scholarship

No Student contributions 100% and $2800 cash for approved study expenses


Academic excellence measured by the weighted average mark (WAM) and the number of high distinctions in the undergraduate degree


13

Deakin Helen Macpherson Smith Scholarship in Arts and Entertainment Management

No Student contributions of $1500 each for 4 credit points

via Deakin web site

Female applicants only

Postgraduate course enrolment restrictions apply

15

Deakin Honours Scholarships No Student contributions 100%


Faculty selected based on academic results in undergraduate degree

14

Deakin Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Honours Scholarship in Environmental Science

Warrnambool Student contributions or accommodation on campus up to $8000

via Deakin web site


Preference to students who reside in Warrnambool or south-western Victoria

24

Gordon Council Scholarship No Cash of $500 via Deakin web site

Students in second year of undergraduate course

14

ACCESS AND EQUITY*Commencing students

Coltman Equipment Awards No One cash payment of $1500

Faculty Low income Additional application process required

Commencing Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery

19

Deakin Access Scholarships No Student contributions 100%


Disability Low income Mature-age Rural or regional

16

Deakin Connor Rural and Regional Scholarship

Geelong or Warrnambool

Student contributions or accommodation on campus up to $6500


Preference given to students undertaking Bachelor of Construction Management

Students from rural or regional Victoria preferably from Colac or the Western District of Victoria

16

Deakin GeelongPort Scholarship Geelong Student contributions up to $7500



Resident of the Geelong region

17

* Access and Equity may require proof of low income, disability, rural or regional location, or mature-age as part of the application process.

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Deakin Helen Macpherson Smith Scholarships

No Student contributions up to $7000


Female applicants only

Students from rural or regional Victoria

17

Deakin Ken Nall and Cameron McNaughton Scholarship


Student contributions up to $8000


Low income 17

Deakin Margery Ramsay Scholarship Geelong Student contributions up to $7000


Low income or rural and regional

18

Deakin Alliance Catering Scholarship No Student contributions up to $7500


18

Deakin Whitehorse City Council Scholarship

Burwood Student contributions or cash payment up to $4500


Low income Resident of the City of Whitehorse for at least previous 12 months

21

Dr Gilbert Davis Trust Awards Geelong One cash payment up to $1000

Faculty Low income Additional application process required

Commencing Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery

19

Moyne Shire Council Award Warrnambool One cash payment up to $1500


Commencing student studying at the Warrnambool Campus

20

Moyne Shire Council Local Government Award

Warrnambool One cash payment up to $2500


Resident of Moyne Shire Council or south-western Victoria

20

The Archie & Hilda Graham Foundation Award



Resident of City of Warrnambool, Moyne Shire Council or south-western Victoria

20

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships at Deakin University


Cash, student contributions or accommodation up to $5000


Additional application process required

18

The Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarship No Cash up to $4000 via Deakin web site and VTAC

From Western District of Victoria

Undertaken some part of education in Western District of Victoria

19

Warrnambool City Council Local Government Award



Resident of City of Warrnambool or south-western Victoria

21




ACCESS AND EQUITY*Continuing students

The Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarship No Cash up to $4000 via Deakin web site and VTAC

From Western District of Victoria

Undertaken some part of education in Western District of Victoria

22

The Ern Hartley Foundation Award Warrnambool Cash payment of $1000

via Deakin web site

2nd or 3rd year student

Resident of City of Warrnambool, Moyne Shire Council or south-western Victoria

22

ACCOMMODATION*

Deakin Accommodation (Medicine) Scholarships

Geelong Accommodation on campus up to $8500

via Deakin web site


Required to move from home. Access and equity criteria applies

23

Deakin Accommodation Scholarships Geelong or Warrnambool

Accommodation on campus up to $8500


Moved from rural or regional home location to commence study

Access and equity criteria applies

23

Deakin Connor Rural and Regional Scholarship


Student contributions or accommodation on campus up to $6500


Preference given to students undertaking Bachelor of Construction Management

Students from rural or regional Victoria preferably from Colac or the Western District of Victoria. Access and equity criteria applies

24

Deakin Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Honours Scholarship in Environmental Science

Warrnambool Student contributions or accommodation on campus up to $8000

via Deakin web site


Preference to students who reside in Warrnambool or south-western Victoria

24

The Helen and Geoff Handbury Accommodation Scholarships at the Deakin Medical School

Geelong Cash or accommodation up to $7500

via Deakin web site


Required to move from home. Access and equity criteria applies

24

SCHOLARSHIPS SUMMARY TABLE

* Access and Equity may require proof of low income, disability, rural or regional location, or mature-age as part of the application process.

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SCHOLARSHIPS SUMMARY TABLE HOW DO I APPLY?

Commencing studentsIf you apply for your course through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), you will need to submit your application for a Deakin Access and Equity Scholarship using the online application located on the VTAC website at www.vtac.edu.au. You may also be required to submit supporting documentation online.

VTAC applicants who wish to apply for Deakin Academic Scholarships and The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships must apply directly to Deakin University using the online form located at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships/how-to-apply.

Commencing medical students and students who deferred their course offer until 2010 should also apply using the online form located at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships/how-to-apply.

Continuing Deakin studentsContinuing Deakin students should complete the online application form located at www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/scholarships/how-to-apply or as described in the individual scholarship or bursary entries in this publication.

DeferralsPlease visit www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships and www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/scholarships for information on deferring your scholarship.

When do I apply?Applications open on Monday 3 August 2009.

When do applications close?Commencing students – VTAC applicantsThe closing date for VTAC scholarship applications is Friday 30 October 2009.

Commencing Medical students The closing date for medical scholarship applications is Friday 30 October 2009.

Continuing Deakin students and deferralsThe closing date for continuing Deakin students and deferral applications is Friday 30 October 2009 at 5pm.

Applicants must provide all supporting documentation by 5pm, Friday 6 November 2009 to:

Scholarships Office, Division of Student Administration, Deakin University, Geelong Vic 3217.

If supporting documentation is not received, applications will not be considered.

Note: You should be aware that the scholarships which pay you in cash, apart from Commonwealth scholarships, are not regarded as exempt income by Centrelink. Applicants should seek further advice from Centrelink (www.centrelink.gov.au) or Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (www.facsia.gov.au).




INDIGENOUS

Deakin Indigenous Bursaries No 20% discount on student contributions on first 8 credit points

The Institute of Koorie Education

Enrolled to study at Institute of Koorie Education

Refer to full description

25

Deakin Invergowrie Foundation Bursaries

No Payment towards student contributions



Female students from Victoria

25

Dr (Auntie) Mary Atkinson Scholarships No Student contributions 100%




26

Indigenous Access Scholarships No Cash payment of $4249 in 2010




26

INTERNATIONAL

Deakin University International Scholarship Program

No Discount on fees depending on the Campus enrolled. Burwood $375 per credit point, Geelong $625 per credit point, Warrnambool $1000 per credit point

Deakin International


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The following scholarships are available for students beginning their studies at Deakin University in 2010.

ALFRED DEAKIN SCHOLARSHIPS IN LAWThe Alfred Deakin Scholarships in Law were introduced in 2001, the centenary of Australian Federation. Alfred Deakin, after whom the University is named, was Australia’s second Prime Minister and our first Attorney General. A small number of these elite scholarships are awarded to high achieving students admitted to the Bachelor of Laws, as a single degree or law component when combined with another degree.

VALUECash payment of up to $2000 per year and academic mentor support, subject to academic performance.

DURATIONThree to five years (pro-rata).

ELIGIBILITYTo be eligible for this scholarship you must be:

» an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa

» a commencing student enrolled in Bachelor of Laws or a combined law course in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds or the Warrnambool Campus.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence based on the ENTER achieved.

HOW TO APPLYNormal VTAC entry. No separate application form required. For details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

DEAKIN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPSOutstanding results are highly valued at Deakin – if this is you, apply for one of our academic scholarships.

VALUEAll student contributions.

DURATIONNormal duration of the course subject to satisfactory academic performance.

NUMBER PER YEARThree



» undertaking an undergraduate course of study in a Commonwealth Supported Place.

SELECTION CRITERIAYou must be a top VCE student enrolling full time in an undergraduate degree course at Deakin in a Commonwealth Supported Place.

RETENTIONYou must remain on the same Campus for the duration of the course.

HOW TO APPLYStudents will be required to complete a separate application form available on the Deakin University Scholarships website at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

CLOSING DATE Friday 18 December 2009

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

Commencing students

Deakin University has a number of prestigious scholarships that recognise and reward students with outstanding academic abilities. These generous scholarships pay some or all student contributions associated with a course.

DEAKIN FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON GEELONG SCHOLARSHIPSThis scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit to a student commencing the Bachelor of Nursing at the Geelong Waterfront Campus.

VALUEPayment of student contributions up to the value of $3500.

DURATIONThree years

NUMBER PER YEARTwo

ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for this scholarship you must be:


» a commencing full-time student undertaking the Bachelor of Nursing at the Geelong Waterfront Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence

HOW TO APPLYNormal VTAC entry. No separate application is required. For details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

DEAN’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM – COMMERCEThe Dean’s Scholars Program provides prestigious scholarships in the Bachelor of Commerce, a flexible, broadly based business degree which provides career opportunities in virtually every area of business and government. The Dean’s Scholars are provided with an academic mentor and have the opportunity to accelerate their program and prepare for advanced/honours work. The Dean’s Scholars may extend their scholarship if enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours).

VALUECash payment of up to $2800 per year and academic mentor support, subject to academic performance.

DURATIONThree years (pro-rata).



» a commencing student (current Year 12) enrolled in commerce in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood.


HOW TO APPLYList the Deakin Commerce (Dean’s Scholars Program) on your VTAC application. No separate application is required. For details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIPS IN COMMERCESimilar to the Dean’s Scholars Program offered in Melbourne, the Dean’s Scholarships are offered in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds and the Warrnambool Campus, and provide a prestigious scholarship and an academic mentor to guide you for three years.

VALUECash payment of up to $2800 per year, and academic mentor support, subject to academic performance.

DURATIONThree years (pro-rata).



» a commencing student (current Year 12) enrolled in commerce in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds or the Warrnambool Campus.


HOW TO APPLYNormal VTAC entry. No separate application form required. For details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

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Profile

Ashley Lamble IGNITED Scholarship recipient Bachelor of Engineering/ Bachelor of Commerce, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds

Ashley was awarded the IGNITED scholarship after achieving an ENTER of 92.6 in her final year at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School. She received a $10 000 scholarship and academic mentoring.

With an interest and aptitude in maths and science, Ashley wanted to undertake a broad engineering course. She was drawn to Deakin as it offered a broad first year, allowing her to get a taste of the different facets of engineering. Ashley has chosen a broad combined degree enabling her to keep her future options open.

Presently, she has an interest in infrastructure which is steering her towards civil engineering. ‘I will most likely specialise in civil engineering. I like the idea of helping society, benefiting the community. Taking something that has always been there and applying new technologies to it, making it better.’

Ashley is aware the subjects she has chosen are traditionally male dominated, but recommends that if girls are interested in maths and science they should persevere and keep going. IGNITED (Initiative for a Girls’ Network in Information and Technology and Engineering at Deakin) is a scholarship and mentoring program aimed at attracting more top female students to engineering and IT courses.

DEAN’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH ACHIEVERSThe Dean’s Scholars Program aims to recognise, reward and nurture high achieving students. Up to five scholarships will be awarded annually across the Faculty of Science and Technology in architecture and construction management, property and real estate, environmental science, engineering, information technology, science, biomedical science, biological science, and forensic science.

VALUECash payment of up to $5000 per year and academic mentor support.

DURATIONThree years

NUMBER PER YEARUp to five


» an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian permanent resident visa

» recently completed Year 12 in Australia.

SELECTION CRITERIA » be enrolling in one of the undergraduate

courses offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology at Deakin University

» achieve a minimum ENTER of 90.00 or interstate equivalent

» students will be ineligible for the Dean’s Scholars Program if they have been awarded a Deakin Academic Scholarship.

HOW TO APPLYAdmission to the program is through VTAC. List the Faculty of Science and Technology Dean’s Scholars Program at Deakin University on VTAC application AND submit an application directly to the Faculty. The VTAC codes are:

Geelong Waurn Ponds – VTAC code 15091Geelong Waterfront – VTAC code 15241Melbourne – VTAC code 14381Warrnambool – VTAC code 18201

Please contact:

Associate Professor Dineli Mather, Associate Dean (Development and International), Faculty of Science and Technology

Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

Phone 03 9251 7717 Fax 03 9251 7463 Email [email protected]

www.deakin.edu.au/scitech/future/scholarships/dsp

BARWON WATER CIVIL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPSThis scholarship is available to Year 12 students entering the Bachelor of Engineering or related combined degree, majoring in the civil engineering stream. Successful applicants must also be available to complete paid work experience at Barwon Water during the summer break.

VALUECash payment of up to $5000 per year.


NUMBER PER YEARTwo


» an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa

» a commencing student (current Year 12 in 2009 in Australia) enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Engineering or related combined degree, majoring in civil engineering

» completed secondary school within the Barwon Water catchment area.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence and interview.

HOW TO APPLYNormal VTAC entry plus a separate application to the Faculty. For details please see www.deakin.edu.au/scitech/future/scholarships.


COOMES CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPSThis scholarship is available to Year 12 students entering the Bachelor of Engineering or related combined degree, majoring in the civil engineering stream. The successful applicant must also be available to complete paid work experience at Coomes Consulting during the summer break.

VALUECash payment of up to $5000 per year (single degree) or $4000 per year (combined degree).


NUMBER PER YEARFour


» an Australian or New Zealand citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa

» a commencing student (current Year 12 in 2009 in Australia) enrolled full time in a majority on-campus units, in the Bachelor of Engineering or related combined degree, majoring in civil engineering

» either a student from the Albury/Wodonga and Shepparton region or the Barwon region.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence and interview.

HOW TO APPLYNormal VTAC entry plus a separate application to the Faculty. For details please see www.deakin.edu.au/scitech/future/scholarships.

IGNITED (INITIATIVE FOR A GIRLS NETWORK IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING @ DEAKIN) SCHOLARSHIPSThese scholarships are awarded to the top female applicant entering each of the Bachelor of Information Technology degrees (multimedia technology, web and mobile technologies, games design and development, IT security, computer science and software development) and the Bachelor of Engineering streams in mechatronics and robotics, mechanical engineering and electronics.

VALUECash payment or student contributions up to $10 000 over the duration of course ($2500 per annum for four-year courses) and academic mentor support.

DURATIONNormal duration of course subject to completing at least 3 credit points per trimester and maintaining a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 70.

NUMBER PER YEARUp to eight (one for each course).


» female » an Australian or New Zealand citizen or

holder of an Australian permanent resident visa

» a commencing student (current Year 12 in 2009 in Australia) enrolled in one of the Bachelor of IT or Bachelor of Engineering degrees in a Commonwealth Supported Place.

SELECTION CRITERIAAchieve a minimum ENTER of at least 80 or interstate equivalent.

HOW TO APPLYNormal VTAC entry. No separate application is required. For details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

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The following scholarships are available for continuing Deakin University students.

DEAKIN BENNETT HONOURS SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship is available to students undertaking projects in the field of study of fibres or textiles at Deakin’s Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation.

VALUECash payment or student contributions up to $7000.

DURATIONOne year

NUMBER PER YEAROne


» an Australian citizen » enrolled in an honours degree of the

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence based on results in your undergraduate degree.

HOW TO APPLYNo separate application form is required. For details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/scholarships.

DEAKIN BOWATER TRUST HONOURS SCHOLARSHIPThe Deakin Bowater Trust Honours Scholarship has been established to encourage students to continue their studies following their undergraduate degree in the Bowater School of Management and Marketing.

VALUEAll student contributions plus an allowance of $2800 for approved study expenses.

DURATIONOne year

NUMBER PER YEAROne



» enrolled full time in an end-on honours degree in management, marketing, human resources management or sport management at Deakin.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence, measured by the weighted average mark (WAM) and the number of high distinctions in the undergraduate degree.

HOW TO APPLYNo separate application is required. For details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/scholarships.

DEAKIN HONOURS SCHOLARSHIPSWe recognise and reward Deakin students who have achieved outstanding academic results throughout their undergraduate studies, with a number of scholarships awarded to students to undertake an end-on honours degree at Deakin.


DURATIONOne year

NUMBER PER YEAR12 allocated to Faculties offering end-on honours degrees.



» enrolled full time in an end-on honours degree at Deakin.

SELECTION CRITERIA Academic excellence based on results in your undergraduate degree.

HOW TO APPLYNo separate application is required. For details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/scholarships.

Note: The Faculty of Science and Technology will offer scholarships to honours students in 2010. See the Faculty web site www.deakin.edu.au/scitech/scholarships for further details and information on the application process.

GORDON COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPIf you’ve excelled in your first year at Deakin, apply for a Gordon Council Scholarship to assist with your living costs at University.

VALUECash payment of $500 per year.

DURATIONTwo years subject to satisfactory academic performance.

NUMBER PER YEAROne



» in the second year of your undergraduate course.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence based on results in your first full year of undergraduate study.

HOW TO APPLYFor application details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/scholarships.

DEAKIN WARRNAMBOOL CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY HONOURS SCHOLARSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEThis scholarship is available to a student undertaking an honours program in Environmental Sciences at the Warrnambool Campus in a field of study that reflects the interests of the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory.

See page 24 for further information.

DAVID McALLISTER ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIPIf you’re excelling in your studies in arts and entertainment management, apply for the David McAllister Arts and Entertainment Scholarship.

VALUEStudent contributions of $1100 per credit point plus $600 to assist with study expenses. Total value of this scholarship is $5000.

DURATIONFor four credit points of study.

NUMBER PER YEAROne



» working in the cultural industry in any capacity

» hold a first degree in any discipline » enrolled in the Graduate Certificate or Master

of Arts and Entertainment Management at Deakin.



DEAKIN HELEN MACPHERSON SMITH SCHOLARSHIP IN ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENTIf you’re excelling in your studies in arts and entertainment management, apply for the Deakin Helen Macpherson Smith Scholarship in Arts and Entertainment Management and make a head start with repaying your study costs.

VALUEStudent contributions of $1500 per credit point. The total value of this scholarship is $6000.

DURATIONFor four credit points of study.

NUMBER PER YEAROne


» female » enrolled in either the Graduate Certificate

or Master of Arts and Entertainment Management course or the arts and entertainment specialisation in the Master of Business Administration.



Continuing students

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ACCESS AND EQUITY SCHOLARSHIPS


DEAKIN ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPSThe Deakin Access Scholarships are available to help those students who, because of some hardship, disability or other form of disadvantage, might not otherwise enjoy the benefits that flow from participation in higher education.

Deakin would like to assist you to pursue a university education – so if this is your experience, please consider applying for one of the Deakin Access Scholarships.


DURATIONNormal duration of the course, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

NUMBER PER YEAR25



» a commencing student enrolled in an undergraduate course of study in a Commonwealth Supported Place.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence based on ENTER achieved or grade point average from previous higher education studies after one of the following areas of disadvantage has been established:

» you are a full-time student who is a recipient of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status

» you are a full-time student who has a rural or regional home location

» you are a full-time or part-time student with a disability

» you are a mature-age student studying on or off campus either full time or part time.

HOW TO APPLYVTAC applicants must apply using the online Scholarship Application via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo). Non-VTAC applicants can apply directly to Deakin. More information: www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

DEAKIN CONNOR RURAL AND REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship was established by Gary and Sheryl Connor for students from rural or regional Victoria, preferably from Colac or the Western District.

VALUEStudent contributions or accommodation costs at Deakin residences (Geelong or Warrnambool Campuses) up to $6500 per year.

DURATIONNormal duration of the course.

NUMBER PER YEAROne



» a commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront Campus or the Warrnambool Campus.

SELECTION CRITERIAEither a recipient of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.

SPECIAL CONDITIONSPreference will be given to students undertaking the Bachelor of Construction Management.


The growing number and range of access and equity scholarships available is evidence of the University’s ongoing commitment to broadening access to education. Take a look at the following scholarships for commencing and continuing Deakin students and see how we can help turn your study and career goals into reality.

Commencing students

DEAKIN GEELONGPORT SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship was established by GeelongPort for a commencing student from the Geelong area studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds.

VALUEStudent contributions up to $7500 per year.


NUMBER PER YEAROne



» a commencing student enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» a resident of the Geelong region as defined by the G21 Geelong Region Alliance which includes the municipalities of Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Queenscliff and the Surf Coast.



DEAKIN HELEN MACPHERSON SMITH SCHOLARSHIPSThis scholarship is open to women from rural and regional areas of Victoria commencing undergraduate studies at Deakin.



NUMBER PER YEARTwo


» female » an Australian citizen or holder of an

Australian permanent humanitarian visa » commencing student enrolled full time in an

undergraduate course in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» from a rural or regional area of Victoria.



DEAKIN KEN NALL AND CAMERON MCNAUGHTON SCHOLARSHIPIf you are from rural or regional Victoria, and commencing undergraduate studies at Deakin, this scholarship is designed for you.

VALUEPayment of student contributions up to $6000 per year for a four-year degree, or $8000 per year for a three-year degree.


NUMBER PER YEAROne



» a commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront Campus or the Warrnambool Campus

» from a rural or regional area of Victoria.



GeelongPort strives to be a positive contributor to the greater

Geelong community, where our staff live and in which we operate.

GeelongPort has chosen Deakin as our partner in this community

effort as we believe it is committed, as we are, to Geelong’s youth

and its future prosperity.

This scholarship is our way of giving back to the community and

providing a helping hand to a bright but financially constrained

student who is interested in one of our core fields of activity,

mechanical engineering.

Noel Kimberely, Business Manager, GeelongPort16 17


DEAKIN MARGERY RAMSAY SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship is open to students from rural and regional areas of Victoria commencing undergraduate studies at Deakin’s Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds or the Geelong Waterfront Campus.


DURATIONThree years

NUMBER PER YEAROne



» a commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds or the Geelong Waterfront Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place.



DEAKIN ALLIANCE CATERING SCHOLARSHIPThe Deakin Alliance Catering Scholarship (formerly known as the Deakin Spotless Scholarship) is available to help make a university education a real possibility for a student from a financially disadvantaged background.

VALUEStudent contributions of up to $7500 per year.

DURATIONThree years

NUMBER PER YEAROne



» a commencing full-time student undertaking an undergraduate course of study in a Commonwealth Supported Place.



THE GEORGE ALEXANDER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AT DEAKIN UNIVERSITYThe George Alexander Foundation Scholarship at Deakin University was established by the George Alexander Foundation in 2006, with the aim of assisting undergraduate students who have the academic ability and the will to succeed in higher education but who are disadvantaged by economic, social or geographical circumstances.


DURATIONThree years

NUMBER PER YEARFive



» commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» a student of good academic standing at one of the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront Campus or the Warrnambool Campus who shows initiative in their academic and/or personal life.


HOW TO APPLYStudents will be required to complete a separate application form once eligibility has been determined.

THE HAROLD CARROLL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPIf you are from the Western District of Victoria, the Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarship, which was established by the late Harold Carroll in 2003, is specifically for a student from this district, to assist with the costs of your university education.



NUMBER PER YEAROne



» from the Western District of Victoria » commencing or continuing student enrolled

full time in an undergraduate degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» have undertaken some part of your education at a school in the Western District.



COLTMAN EQUIPMENT AWARDThe Coltman Equipment Award has been established by Dr and Mrs Coltman to assist commencing medicine students with the purchase of laptops to assist with their studies.

VALUECash payment of up to $1500.

DURATIONOne year


ELIGIBILITYTo be eligible for this award you must be:


» a commencing student enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery in a Commonwealth Supported Place.


HOW TO APPLYFor application details, please see the School of Medicine website: www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs/medicine/scholarships.

DR GILBERT DAVIS TRUST AWARDThe Dr Gilbert Davis Trust Award assists commencing medicine students with the costs associated with tertiary study.

VALUECash payment of up to $1000.

DURATIONOne year




» a commencing student enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery in a Commonwealth Supported Place.


HOW TO APPLYFor application details, please see the School of Medicine website: www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs/medicine/scholarships.

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MOYNE SHIRE COUNCIL AWARDIf you live in Moyne Shire please consider applying for this award to reduce study expenses.

VALUECash payment of $1500 to assist with study costs.

DURATIONOne year

NUMBER PER YEAROne

ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for this award you must be:


» a commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» a resident of the Moyne Shire Council.



MOYNE SHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARDIf you plan to relocate from anywhere in Australia to pursue study at the Warrnambool Campus, please consider applying for this award to reduce your study expenses.


DURATIONOne year

NUMBER PER YEAROne



» a commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place.



THE ARCHIE & HILDA GRAHAM FOUNDATION AWARDThis award was established by the Archie and Hilda Graham Foundation to reduce study expenses of commencing students from the south-western region of Victoria.


DURATIONOne year


ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for this award you must be:


» a commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» a resident of the City of Warrnambool, the Moyne Shire Council or south-western Victoria.



WARRNAMBOOL CITY COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARDIf you live in the City of Warrnambool please consider applying for this award to reduce your study expenses.


DURATIONOne year

NUMBER PER YEAROne


» an Australian citizen or holder of Australian permanent humanitarian visa

» a commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree at the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» a resident of the City of Warrnambool or south-western Victoria.



DEAKIN WHITEHORSE COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP If you live in the City of Whitehorse, please consider applying for this scholarship to reduce your study expenses.

VALUE Payment of student contributions up to the value of $4500 or paid in cash.

DURATION One year.

NUMBER PER YEAR One



» commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» a resident of the City of Whitehorse for at least the previous 12 months.

SELECTION CRITERIA Either a recipient of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on your independence status.


Profile

Christine McLachlan Lindsay Fox scholarship recipient Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Now completing a PhD.

`Through the generosity of the Lindsay Fox Scholarship, which funded my student fees and study costs, I was able to complete my studies at Deakin University. I completed a Bachelor of Information Systems in 2007 and went on to enrol in honours. This decision was helped by the fact that I had one year of the scholarship still available to me.

During secondary school, my mother got sick and passed away and as the eldest daughter her responsibilities fell to me. I thought I would never get to university. In total, I attempted Year 12 three times, the last time dropping out because I found out I was pregnant. When my third child was seven, she asked when I would go back to school. I answered ‘today’ and started Women’s Access at Gordon TAFE that very day. After completing my TAFE qualification, I applied to study at Deakin University thinking I would never get in.

Now that I have completed my honours year, I have decided to continue studying and complete a PhD in one of the areas identified from my honours research. This has all been possible because of the generosity of Lindsay Fox.

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Continuing students


ACCOMMODATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The following scholarships are available for continuing Deakin University students.

THE HAROLD CARROLL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPIf you are from the Western District of Victoria, the Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarship, which was established by the late Harold Carroll in 2003, is specifically for a student from this district, to assist with the costs of your university education.



NUMBER PER YEAROne



» from the Western District of Victoria » commencing or continuing student enrolled

full time in an undergraduate degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» have undertaken some part of your education at a school in the Western District.



THE ERN HARTLEY FOUNDATION AWARDThis award was established by the Ern Hartley Foundation to reduce study expenses of continuing students from the south-western region of Victoria.


DURATIONOne year




» a second or third year student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» a resident of the City of Warrnambool, the Moyne Shire Council or south-western Victoria.



DEAKIN ACCOMMODATION (MEDICINE) SCHOLARSHIPSIf you are moving away from home to study medicine at Deakin in Geelong, you can apply for a Deakin Accommodation (Medicine) Scholarship to help with your living expenses.

VALUEUp to $8500 towards annual accommodation costs in University residences at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds.





» commencing student enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery course in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» disadvantaged socio-economic background, or in financial need, or that you have a demonstrable disadvantage.

SELECTION CRITERIAYour academic excellence once financial or other disadvantage has been established; and you are required to move away from your home.

SPECIAL CONDITIONSSuccessful applicants are not permitted to hold a Deakin Accommodation (Medicine) Scholarship, Helen and Geoff Handbury Accommodation Scholarship or a Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship concurrently.

HOW TO APPLYFor application details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

DEAKIN ACCOMMODATION SCHOLARSHIPSIf you are moving away from your rural or regional home location to study at Deakin in Geelong or Warrnambool, please consider applying for a Deakin Accommodation Scholarship. Without the financial pressures of living away from home, you can focus on achieving academic success in your studies.

VALUEUp to $8500 towards annual accommodation costs in University residences at the Geelong or Warrnambool Campuses.


NUMBER PER YEAR15 in total allocated to Geelong and Warrnambool.



» commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» have moved from a rural or regional location to study on campus at either the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, the Geelong Waterfront Campus or the Warrnambool Campus.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence based on ENTER or grade point average from previous higher education studies once rural and financial disadvantage has been established:

» you are a full-time student who is a recipient of a Centrelink benefit, or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status

» you are a full-time student who has a rural or regional home location

» you are required to move away from a rural or regional home location to study.

SPECIAL CONDITIONSSuccessful applicants are not permitted to hold a Deakin Accommodation Scholarship and a Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship concurrently.


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DEAKIN CONNOR RURAL AND REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship was established by Gary and Sheryl Connor for students from rural or regional Victoria, preferably from Colac or the Western District.

VALUEStudent contributions or accommodation costs at Deakin residences (Geelong or Warrnambool Campuses) up to $6500 per year.


NUMBER PER YEAROne



» a commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront Campus or the Warrnambool Campus.


SPECIAL CONDITIONSPreference will be given to students undertaking the Bachelor of Construction Management.


DEAKIN WARRNAMBOOL CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY HONOURS SCHOLARSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEThis scholarship is available to a student undertaking an honours program in Environmental Sciences at the Warrnambool Campus in a field of study that reflects the interests of the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory.

VALUEPayment of student contributions or accommodation costs at the Deakin residences at the Warrnambool Campus up to the value of $8000.

DURATIONOne year

NUMBER PER YEAROne



» enrolled in an honours degree of the Bachelor of Environmental Science at the Warrnambool Campus and undertaking a project in a field of study that reflects the interests of the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence based on results achieved in the Bachelor of Environmental Science degree.

SPECIAL CONDITIONSPreference will be given to students who reside in Warrnambool or south-western Victoria and have an active interest in agribusiness.

HOW TO APPLYFor application details please see the Deakin University scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/scholarships.

THE HELEN AND GEOFF HANDBURY ACCOMMODATION SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE DEAKIN MEDICAL SCHOOLDeakin aims to train highly skilled doctors who are motivated to pursue a career in rural or regional areas. If you are applying for the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery program, the Helen and Geoff Handbury Accommodation Scholarships are available to assist you with your accommodation costs.

VALUECash payment or $7500 payment towards annual accommodation costs.

DURATIONFour years

NUMBER PER YEARTwo


» an Australian citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa

» a commencing student enrolled in the Deakin medical program in a Commonwealth Supported Place.

SPECIAL CONDITIONSThe following special conditions apply:

» academic excellence once financial or other disadvantage has been established

» you are required to move away from your home.

SELECTION CRITERIASelection is based on access and equity criteria and commitment to rural or regional medical practice in the state of Victoria.

HOW TO APPLYFor application details please see the Deakin University Scholarships website at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

ACCOMMODATION SCHOLARSHIPS INDIGENOUS

SCHOLARSHIPS

There are a number of scholarships and bursaries available to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with their student contribution costs.

DEAKIN INDIGENOUS BURSARIESStudent contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in their first 8 credit points are reduced by 20 per cent.

VALUEPayment of 20 per cent of the student contributions for the student’s enrolled units.

DURATIONFirst 8 credit points of study on commencement (equivalent to one year of full-time study).

NUMBER PER YEARAll students satisfying the eligibility and selection criteria.


» a commencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student in a Commonwealth Supported Place.

SELECTION CRITERIAEnrolled to study at the Institute of Koorie Education.

HOW TO APPLYNo separate application is required. For details please see the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

DEAKIN INVERGOWRIE FOUNDATION BURSARIESBursaries for female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Victoria to be used towards payment of student contributions.

VALUEPayment towards student contributions.

DURATIONA one-off payment.

NUMBER PER YEARAll students satisfying the eligibility criteria.


» an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander female student living in Victoria.

SELECTION CRITERIAEnrolled to study an undergraduate or masters degree at the Institute of Koorie Education.


Profile

Aaron Peppin Accommodation Scholarship recipient Studying final year of Bachelor of Laws, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds

Aaron grew up in the small country town of Enfield, before moving to Ross Creek, about 20 minutes south-west of Ballarat. He knew he wanted to study law and was prepared to go anywhere, but wasn’t in the best financial situation. He credits his school careers counsellor for helping him apply for equity and access entry, which secured him an accommodation scholarship at Deakin.

‘Deakin stood out amongst other universities because, although I was prepared to move to Melbourne if necessary, the Geelong Campus was more within my comfort zone in terms of its regional location and size,’ says Aaron.

‘From my personal experience, one of the main issues I faced in looking for a place to study and live was affordability. University can become quite expensive with the cost of accommodation, books and day-to-day living expenses. Consequently, it is important to find a location where accommodation is affordable, in terms of being inclusive of utilities and also being in close proximity to the University, to minimise travel expenses.’

‘Scholarships make university affordable, especially for those who are financially independent of their parents,’ he says. ‘Furthermore, as one of my scholarships pays all student contributions, I will not have a HECS debt at the end of my course, and can thus consider options such as postgraduate study or overseas travel without worrying about the financial implications down the track.’

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Commencing students

DR (AUNTIE) MARY ATKINSON SCHOLARSHIPSTwo scholarships are awarded each year to the top Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student commencing nursing and education at Deakin.


DURATIONNormal duration of the course, subject to satisfactory performance.

NUMBER PER YEARTwo per year: one for nursing and one for education.


» a commencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student in a Commonwealth Supported Place.

SELECTION CRITERIATop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student admitted to an undergraduate nursing course or an undergraduate education course.


INDIGENOUS ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPSIndigenous Access Scholarships (IAS) are available to commencing full-time students. If you are successful, you will also be awarded the Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS).

VALUE$4249 in 2010. These amounts are indexed annually.

DURATIONA once-off payment.

NUMBER PER YEARDeakin was allocated 30 IAS in 2009. Allocations are not yet available for 2010.



» an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person

» undertaking an undergraduate course of study in a Commonwealth Supported Place

» enrolled full time unless there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time study

» in receipt of a Centrelink benefit, or able to demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status

» not holding a bachelors degree or higher-level award unless such award is a prerequisite to your current undergraduate course of study.

SELECTION CRITERIA » enrolled to study at the Institute of Koorie

Education » the degree of your involvement in your

local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community

» financial, educational or social disadvantage » responsibility for others » your disability status.

HOW TO APPLYPlease contact: Mr Adam Muir, Institute of Koorie Education, Deakin University.

Phone 03 5227 1190 Email [email protected]

INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS International

SCHOLARSHIPS


DEAKIN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMVALUEDiscount on fees depending on the Campus enrolled:

» Melbourne Campus at Burwood at the rate of $375 per credit point

» Geelong Campuses at the rate of $625 per credit point

» Warrnambool Campus at the rate of $1000 per credit point.

DURATIONNormal duration of the course subject to satisfactory performance.

NUMBER PER YEARUp to 89 per year in total across all Campuses.


» an international student commencing a higher education course on any Deakin Campus.

SELECTION CRITERIAAcademic excellence based on previous academic results.

HOW TO APPLYEnquiries and applications should be directed to Deakin International at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/international/scholarships.

International students intending to study at Deakin are eligible to apply for the following scholarships to assist them in their studies. These are awarded on academic excellence, and are based on different selection criteria ranging from Faculty, course and Campus, to country of origin, industry and research focus.

Profile

Thilini Ishara Ratnayake – International Scholarship Program recipient Studying third year of a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in accounting, finance and financial planning), Melbourne Campus at Burwood

Thilini is from Sri Lanka and went to school at Anula Vidyalaya in Colombo. She was a straight A-student and also involved in various extra-curricular activities at school, including performing in the western band and being the school’s Deputy Head Prefect in 2006. She was selected to study at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka, but decided to broaden her opportunities and apply for a scholarship at a foreign university. She was also experiencing financial hardship due to the ill health of one of her parents.

Thilini says the whole process of applying and receiving the scholarship was very easy.

`All I had to do was send my academic and other relevant achievements to the Deakin representative, which was followed by an interview. Then they got back to me with my offer which I subsequently accepted. Everything was well organised in order to make students feel good about the University even before going there,’ says Thilini.

`It is an immense opportunity to receive benefits for your high achievements and you feel like all your efforts are rewarded and appreciated. I feel really encouraged to study at a place like Deakin. I know they are proud to have me as a student, so I’m more dedicated towards my studies, because I want Deakin’s name to outshine other universities once I reach my goals in the future,’ she says

`Deakin University is a friendly place which offers a great range of paths and potential of a good job in the future. At the same time there are lots of sports and club activities, giving you a vast exposure to build your personality and make contact with other students who are from different nationalities and cultures.’

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How do I find out more information on scholarships?

Future students www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

Current students www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/scholarships.

Phone: Geelong 03 5227 2333 Melbourne 03 9244 6333 Warrnambool 03 5563 3333

Email: [email protected]

Commonwealth Scholarships ProgramThe Commonwealth Scholarships Program aims to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas and Indigenous students, with costs associated with higher education. From 2010 and on behalf of the Australian Government, the allocation of all non-Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships will be administered by Centrelink. For further information refer to www.centrelink.gov.au, www.goingtouni.gov.au or www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.

How do I find out more information on Deakin?Deakin on the web, www.deakin.edu.au, contains detailed information on everything at Deakin, including:

» courses » fees » student profiles » Campuses » facilities and services » applications and scholarships » events and activities for VCE, TAFE and

mature-age students.

Course enquiriesFor course guides and brochures; application, selection and enrolment information; fees and charges.


courseassist™ 1800 242 251 Email: [email protected]

Campus toursTours and talks for individuals or groups.


Email: [email protected]

International student enquiries For international student enquiries, please phone Deakin International +61 3 9627 4877 or please visit www.deakin.edu.au/international.

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) » application process » VCE prerequisites » extra requirements » middle band statements » clearly-In ENTERs » scholarships application form.

www.vtac.edu.au

Further readingTo request copies of any of the following publications, please email [email protected] or phone 03 9244 6333.

» Undergraduate Course Guide 2010 » Undergraduate Studies Handbook (online only) » Careers booklets » Parents’ Guide to University » Pathways to Deakin » Postgraduate Course Guide 2010 » Postgraduate Studies Handbook (online only) » VTAC Guide 2010 – sold in newsagencies late July or

from VTAC » Course guides for international students (to request a

copy phone Deakin International on 03 9244 5095).

More informationFor scholarships and updates, visit www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships or www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-information/scholarships.

For Deakin University news, visit www.deakin.edu.au.

For information about scholarships available for research degrees, please visit www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/scholarships.

Further informationKEY TERMS

BACHELORS DEGREEAn undergraduate award. Normally the first university degree undertaken.

CLEARLY-IN ENTERThe ENTER most school-leaver applicants need to achieve to be offered a Commonwealth Supported Place in a particular course.

COMBINED COURSESAn approved combination of courses, undertaken simultaneously, which leads to the conferral of two awards e.g. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws. This means students can complete two degrees in less time than it would normally take to complete the degrees separately.

COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACE (CSP)A university place for which the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a student’s education.

CREDIT POINTStudents must complete a specified number of credit points before being eligible to obtain their degree. The number of credit points required varies from course to course. One credit point represents one-quarter of a full-time student’s normal workload during a trimester.

DEFERMENTThe approved postponement of study for a specified period, prior to the first enrolment in a course.

EQUIVALENT NATIONAL TERTIARY ENTRANCE RANK (ENTER)The comparative percentile ranking for students in their final year of secondary school in Australia.

FACULTYAn organisational division within a university; for example, the Faculty of Arts and Education is one of four Faculties at Deakin University. Within each Faculty are several schools, i.e. the School of Law is within the Faculty of Business and Law.

GRADUATE ENTRYA course that requires completion of a prior undergraduate degree for entry. Deakin’s Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery is a graduate entry course.

HIGHER EDUCATION CONTRIBUTION SCHEME-HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM (HECS-HELP)A loan scheme that helps eligible Commonwealth supported students pay for tuition costs.

MAJORAn approved group of at least 6 credit points of related units that are taken in sequence at each level of a course. In some cases, students can enrol in more than one major sequence.

POSTGRADUATE DEGREECourses of study beyond bachelors level, including graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and higher degrees. Eligibility for entry to a postgraduate course normally requires a completed undergraduate degree.

PREREQUISITESubject(s) which must be successfully completed, to be considered for selection into a course.

SPECIALISMA specialised subject stream within a degree, for example, Bachelor of Environmental Science (Marine Biology) indicates a marine biology specialism within a broader environmental science degree.

STUDENT CONTRIBUTIONSThe amount Commonwealth supported students contribute for each unit of study.

STUDENT FEESIf relevant legislation is enacted by the Australian Government, Deakin University is likely to charge a student fee for services. Scholarships involving contribution payments will not cover this fee, however if a scholarship involves a cash payment, students may choose to put it towards the new student fee.

TRIMESTERA method of organising the academic year into three 12-week teaching periods. Deakin introduced the trimester system in 2009, with Trimester 3 to be offered as an optional additional trimester between November and February each year.

UNDERGRADUATE An undergraduate student is someone studying for their first degree.

UNITA university subject or unit is normally one or two trimesters long and may have a value ranging from 1 to 4 credit points.

VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE (VTAC)Centralised admissions centre for most undergraduate university and TAFE or equivalent courses in Victoria.

WEIGHTED AVERAGE MARK (WAM)The weighted average mark (WAM) is calculated by multiplying the mark obtained for each relevant result, by the units of credit of the particular course, adding up the products and dividing by the total number of units of credit for the relevant courses.

For a comprehensive list of common terms, please visit www.deakin.edu.au/glossary.

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