Deakin Mobile Device Scheme
The Deakin Mobile Device Scheme provides eligible local students starting studies in 2013 with a voucher to purchase technology items to assist them to succeed with their studies.
Value
A one-off voucher for $260. The voucher will be for a preferred supplier, the listing of suppliers will be provided to successful applicants.
Duration
2013
Number per year
Up to 1000
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Deakin Mobile Device Scheme you must:
- be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
- be enrolled part time or full time, on or off campus, in Trimester 1 2013 in the first year of a bachelor undergraduate degree in a Commonwealth supported place or first year of postgraduate by coursework studies
- be either a recipient of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS-HELP repayment threshold ($49,096) depending on independence status
Selection criteria
Your application will be assessed and ranked based on the information you provide in your application and the supporting documentation you supply.
Special conditions
Whilst you may be eligible to apply for both the Deakin Laptop Scheme and the Deakin Mobile Device Scheme you cannot be awarded both.
How to apply
Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal.
In the on-line application you will be required to complete a 300 word statement about 'How the Deakin Mobile Device Scheme would benefit your studies'. In this statement you may wish to cover your:
- financial difficulties
- remote location (if applicable)
- existing disability or health condition (if applicable)
- carer responsibilities (if applicable)
- any other disadvantage you are currently experiencing
Closing Date
Applications for 2013 are now closed.
Supporting documentation
As part of the application process you will also be required to provide supporting documentation. You must upload your supporting documentation as part of the on-line application process.
The supporting documentation required includes evidence of:
- your financial hardship
- any medical condition
- carer responsibilities
- any other disadvantage you are experiencing
The types of documents you could provide are listed on the Supporting documentation page.
