Future Students

Dr Menzie and Margaret Lipson Scholarship

The Dr Menzie and Margaret Lipson Scholarship aims to assist a rural or regional student undertaking Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering experiencing financial hardship with the costs associated with studying.

Value

Student contributions up to $6000 per year.

Duration

Normal duration of the course.

Number per year

One

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 a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (or relevant combined degree) at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus in a Commonwealth supported place
  • rural or regional home location
  • able to demonstrate you are in receipt of a means-tested Centrelink benefit or have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS-HELP repayment threshold, depending on independence status. 

Selection criteria

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

How to apply

Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal.

Closing Date

Applications for 2013 are now closed.

Supporting documentation

As part of the application process you will also be required to send supporting documentation to the Scholarships Office by 1 February 2013.

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

11th February 2013