Wannon Water Achieving Potential Scholarship

Prospective candidates should ensure they meet all criteria before submitting their application.

To be eligible you must be:

• an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or hold an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
• a commencing student enrolled in Trimester 1 2024 at Deakin's Warrnambool campus (on campus study)
• enrolled full time in an associate, bachelor or honours degree in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
• experiencing an area of hardship.

Areas of hardship include:

• financial hardship – either that you are in receipt of a means-tested Centrelink benefit, Low Income Health Care Card or have a personal or family taxable income below the threshold determined by the University
• rural, regional or remote home location
• disability/long term medical condition
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background
• arrive in Australia as a refugee
• other demonstrable hardship.

As a scholarship recipient, you must:

• write an introduction statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship
• provide a completion statement at the conclusion of your studies..

Supporting documentation

As part of the application process you will also be required to upload supporting documentation.

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.

The supporting documentation required includes:

• evidence of your financial hardship (if applicable)
• evidence of your medical condition (if applicable)

Learn more about supporting documents

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.

Read more about our top tips for applying for a scholarship

Apply through VTAC

If you’ve applied to study at Deakin through VTAC and have completed a VTAC scholarship application, you’ll be considered for this scholarship.

Apply directly to Deakin

If you didn't complete a VTAC scholarship application, are applying directly to Deakin for a course or already have your 2024 course offer, you can apply for this scholarship directly to Deakin through our Scholarship Application Portal.

When applying direct to Deakin for this scholarship, select the 'Undergraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2024' option and, if eligible, your application will automatically be considered for this scholarship.

This reduces the number of scholarships you have to apply for and increases your chances of receiving a Deakin scholarship.

Apply for this scholarship

The scholarship application process is highly competitive with a limited number of scholarships available. Unfortunately, not all eligible applicants will receive one.