Science and Technology Dean's Scholars Program
The Dean's Scholars Program aims to recognise, reward and nurture high achieving students. Scholarships will be awarded annually across the Faculty to applicants who have recently completed Year 12 and who have been admitted through VTAC. Students are able to select any one of the undergraduate degrees offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment (Architecture and Construction Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Biomedical Science, Biological Science and Forensic Science, Biomedical Science, Biological Science and Forensic Science) on their preferred Deakin campus through a single VTAC preference.
Geelong - VTAC Code 15091
Study areas: Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Zoology and Animal Science
Geelong Waterfront - VTAC Code 15241
Study areas: Architecture, Construction Management
Melbourne - VTAC Code 14381
Study areas: Environmental Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Science, Biomedical Science, Biological Science
Warrnambool - VTAC Code 18201
Study areas: Environmental Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture
Please note that you should also list the relevant VTAC Code for the specific courses of study as your next preferences.
Please refer to VTAC website for specific courses available under each study area.
Each scholarship is worth $5000 per annum, paid half yearly, provided that the student is enrolled full-time and maintains a high level of academic achievement each semester. Scholarship recipients will be assigned an academic mentor who will provide support throughout the student's course of study. Dean's scholars will also be offered a professional development program and have a high chance of being selected for the Science & Technology Industry-based Learning (IBL) program.
Please note that there is a two staged application process. Applicants must first apply for the program through VTAC and then also make a direct application to the Faculty using the DSP Application Form.
Application Process
- VTAC application: Include the Science & Technology Dean's Scholars Program VTAC code in the list of course preferences (this can be done during the change of preference period), and
- Supplementary Information Form: Complete and return the DSP Application Form to the Faculty of Science & Technology, Engineering and Built Environment. Please note you should receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours.
Closing Date
30 November, 2013.
Selection Criteria
Achieve a minimum ATAR of 90.
Selection Process
- Preliminary offers of the Dean's Scholars Program will be made prior to change of preference day.
- Final offers will be made through VTAC.
Further information and inquiries
General Manager -
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Deakin University
Locked Bag 20000
Geelong 3220
Phone: 03-5227-1155
Email: scitech@deakin.edu.au
