Important dates
Applications for Trimester 2 2019 open Wednesday 5 June 2019.
Applications for Trimester 2 2019 close Wednesday 10 July 2019 5pm.
Benefits
Various benefits available, please refer to individual scholarships listed below.
I-Aspire
Indigenous Higher Education Scholarship
Do you need some additional educational costs support so you can focus on achieving academic success in your studies? Please consider applying for the I-Aspire Indigenous Higher Education Scholarship.
To be eligible, you need to be:
- enrolled in the first year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Deakin University in Trimester 2 2019 and
- experiencing financial or personal hardship.
Benefits
$2000 one-off cash payment.
I-Engage
Indigenous Digital Access Scholarship
If you have additional education technology costs, please consider applying for the I-Engage Indigenous Digital Access Scholarship.
To be eligible, you need to be:
- enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Deakin University in Trimester 2 2019 and
- experiencing financial or personal hardship.
Benefits
$1000 laptop package with accessories.
I-Succeed
Indigenous Academic Performance Scholarship
Focus on achieving academic success in your studies rather than your education costs by applying for the I-Succeed Indigenous Academic Performance Scholarship.
To be eligible, you need to be:
- enrolled in the second or subsequent year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Deakin University in Trimester 2 2019 and
- have achieved satisfactory academic progress.
Benefits
$2000 one-off cash payment.
Eligibility criteria
Prospective candidates should ensure they meet all criteria before submitting their application.
To be eligible you must be:
- an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Deakin University in Trimester 2 2019
- enrolled full time unless there are exceptional circumstances preventing full time study
- in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below $56,000, depending on independence status.
Consideration will be given to students experiencing financial disadvantage, and/or students from regional and remote areas.
The following will be taken into consideration when applications are assessed:
- the degree of your involvement in your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community
- financial, education or social disadvantage
- responsibility for others
- disability status.
Your application
Supporting documents
As part of the application process you will also be required to provide supporting documentation. Late or incomplete documentation will not be accepted.
The supporting documentation required includes evidence of:
- financial hardship
- any statement you have provided in your online application (such as residence in a regional or remote area; any other disadvantage you are experiencing).
The types of documents you could provide are listed on the supporting documentation page.
Make sure you choose the correct document type when you upload your documents as it will make a difference. If your documents are uploaded into the incorrect type they will not be considered when assessing your application. Remember it is quality, not quantity, which you need to provide. Aim to provide documents which are current, relevant and concise.
Read more about supporting documentation
Application tips
Applying for a scholarship isn't just about meeting the eligibility criteria.
It's a good idea to think about why you want a scholarship, it’s your opportunity to stand out from the crowd and be recognised for where you’ve come from and where you need to go.
How to apply
One application for three scholarships
If you follow the steps and select the 'Indigenous Student Support Program' option, your application will automatically be considered for these three scholarships in the selection process. This reduces the number of scholarships applications and increases your chances of receiving a scholarship.
You can apply for these scholarships directly through our Course and Scholarship applicant portal.
What happens next?
Your application will be assessed and ranked based on the information you provide in your application and supporting documentation.
You'll find out if you were successful up to six weeks after applications close. You can view the status of your application via your Course and Scholarship Applicant Portal account.