Future Students

Linfox Scholarship

The Linfox Scholarships were established by Mr Lindsay Fox AC to assist financially disadvantaged students from Geelong or the western suburbs of Melbourne to pursue their studies at one of Deakin’s Geelong Campuses.

Value

Cash payment of $500

Duration

One year

Number per year

Seven

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must be:

  • an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
  • a commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree at Deakin University’s Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds or Geelong Waterfront Campus in a Commonwealth supported place
  • from Geelong or the western suburbs of Melbourne
  • able to demonstrate economic, social or geographical disadvantage

Selection criteria

Your application will be assessed and ranked based on the information you provide in your application and supporting documentation.

How to apply

VTAC applicants
If you are applying for a place at Deakin University in Trimester 1 2013, via VTAC, you must complete the VTAC Scholarships Application available via MyInfo.

Non-VTAC applicants
If you have deferred your course place at Deakin University and plan to enrol for the first time in Trimester 1 2013, you must complete an online application via the Deakin Applicant Portal.

Closing date

Applications for 2013 are now closed.

Deakin University acknowledges the traditional land owners of present campus sites.

4th January 2013