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Jeaneth Bautista scholarship supported by Pitcher Partners
Applications open Monday 8 September 2025 and close 5pm Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Pitcher Partners is proud to support a scholarship at Deakin University aimed at promoting greater diversity in the field of business. This scholarship will assist students pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major within the Deakin Business School, helping them achieve their academic goals and prepare for a successful career in accounting.
Value
- Cash payment of up to $12,500 per year. Total scholarship value of $25,000.
Duration
- This scholarship is awarded for two years.
Am I eligible?
Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:
- a domestic student
- a continuing student enrolled full-time in Trimester 1, 2026, in your second year of a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting
- residing in Victoria
- experiencing an area of hardship affecting your studies.
Selection criteria
Preference will be given to a student from one of the following:
- a female student
- an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
- a student from a refugee background
- a student living in a rural or regional home location.
Maintaining this scholarship
To retain this scholarship:
- you’ll need to provide an introductory statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship
- you’ll need to submit a completion statement at the end of your first year of study
- you must be enrolled full-time.
There may be an opportunity for the you to participate in PR activities with Pitcher Partners. The decision to accept any potential offer is yours and will not impact your eligibility to receive this scholarship.
There may also be an opportunity for you to be invited to undertake work placement with Pitcher Partners. The decision to accept any potential offer is yours and will not impact your eligibility to receive this scholarship.
About Jeaneth Bautista
Jeaneth was a highly valued member of the Finance & Operations Team of Pitcher Partners in Melbourne.
Jeaneth brought so much to so many with her spirit, great sense of humour and her strength of character to get the job done. Jeaneth’s generous nature meant she spent much of her free time helping others – including organising fund-raising efforts for the under privileged in her native Philippine’s. She loved to travel and try new experiences. Her love of food and good company is the stuff of legends amongst her friendship group.
Jeaneth was highly respected by Partners and peers alike for her technical acumen, strong work ethic and the ability to connect with staff at all levels. Her tremendous support as a friend and co-worker to many is dearly missed.
Unfortunately, Jeaneth passed away from a Brain Aneurysm. Whilst it was a catastrophic injury, her will to live was evident as she continued to fight for as long as she could. Those lucky enough to have worked with her will continue to honour her memory in the firm. Jeaneth is missed by all that knew her and would be so proud to lend her name to this most worthy scholarship.
Interview
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview. We will aim to provide you with one week's notice of the interview date and time.
Ready to apply?
Register and log in to Deakin's Scholarship Application Portal, then select 'Undergraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2026'.
Numbers of this scholarship are limited; not all eligible applicants will receive one. If your application has been shortlisted, you will be notified via email. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Supporting documents
As part of the application process you're required to upload supporting documentation by the various round closing dates listed above.
Make sure you choose the correct document type when you upload your documents – 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's quality, not quantity, you need to provide.
Aim to provide documents that are current, relevant and concise.
Supporting documentation required for this scholarship includes:
- evidence of your financial hardship (if applicable)
- evidence of your medical condition (if applicable).
How to write a successful application
Applying for a scholarship isn't just about meeting the eligibility criteria. It’s your opportunity to stand out and be recognised for where you’ve come from and where you want to go.
Missed the application deadline?
This scholarship is yet to be confirmed for any future offerings. Please check back for updates.
