If you would like more information or have any questions about this scholarship, please email the Deakin International Scholarships office.
Deakin STEM Scholarship
Available from Trimester 1 2025 | Closes Trimester 3 2026
Recognising international students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees in science, technology, engineering or the built environment at Deakin.
Value and duration
- 20% of your total tuition fees (stated on your offer letter).
- This scholarship is available for the normal duration of your course.
- Additional fees may apply. The scholarship will not cover study beyond the standard course duration, including extra or repeated units.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible you must:
- be a citizen of Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka or Vietnam
- be a new international student starting your course at Deakin by Trimester 3, 2026
- be applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree (including honours) from the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE)
- meet the entry requirements for your course, including English language requirements
- not be commencing a course via the FutureLearn platform
- meet the academic requirements listed below for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
To be eligible for the scholarship while undertaking postgraduate study, you must:
- have completed a three-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution
- have achieved the equivalent of 65% WAM in your undergraduate degree
- meet all entry requirements for your specific course.
To be eligible for the scholarship while undertaking undergraduate study, you must:
- meet the country-specific academic requirements listed in the table below:
| Country/qualification | Course entry requirement | STEM scholarship eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ATAR (Australia) | Lowest selection rank for entry in the previous year | 5 points above the lowest selection rank for entry in the previous year |
| Australian Foundation Program | 65% | 70% |
| Cambodia | Equivalent of 65% WAM | |
| China – Gaokao | Tier one cut-off score for your province | Tier one cut-off score for your province |
| Deakin College Diploma | 50% | 65% |
| Diploma (other partners) | 60% | 65% |
| Diploma (China) | 60% | 72% Chinese WAM (equal to 65% Australian WAM) |
| Hong Kong – HKDSE | 18 | 19 |
| Indonesia – Secondary School Certificate | GPA 7.5 | GPA 8.2 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 25 | 27 (2 points above entry) |
| Malaysia – STPM | GPA 2.7 | GPA 3.0 |
| Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | 65% | 70% |
| Philippines | Equivalent of 65% WAM | |
| Sri Lanka – A Levels | 9 points (A=5, B=4...) | 11 points (2 points above entry) |
| UK A Levels – Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan | 6 points (A=5, B=4...) | 8 points (2 points above entry) |
| Vietnam – High School (gifted and local) | GPA 8.0 | GPA 8.2 |
Conditions of eligibility
Information systems and business analytics courses, as well as double degrees, are not eligible for the Deakin STEM Scholarship. The only exception is the Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) double degree, which remains eligible.
Once awarded the Deakin STEM Scholarship, you must maintain a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% each academic year if you are continuing or readmitting. You must also continue to meet all eligibility requirements throughout your studies at Deakin.
How to apply
If you're eligible, you’ll automatically be considered for this scholarship. No separate application is required. You’ll be notified of the outcome once your course application has been assessed. For more information email the Deakin International Scholarships office.
English language requirements
To be eligible for a Deakin scholarship, you must meet the minimum language requirements for your course. You can find these in the Entry requirements section of each course page.
