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2011
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Deakins scholarship program The difference is Deakin How do I apply for a Deakin scholarship? Scholarships summary table Undergraduate scholarships
7 Academic excellence scholarships 12 Access and equity scholarships 18 Accommodation scholarships 20 Indigenous scholarships 22 International scholarships
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In addition to our valuable industry partnerships, strong research focus, vibrant Campuses and state-of-the-art facilities, students tell us the thing they notice most about Deakin is that it is a supportive and friendly place to study.
in Melbourne at Burwood, Warrnambool on Victorias southwest coast and two in Geelong, allowing you to choose between metro, regional or rural study environments. You can also study where you live and earn while you learn by taking advantage of our off-campus study options. 12 months through our overseas study programs.
professional awards such as law, accounting or engineering from day one, instead of completing a general degree first. through our off-campus study options and a choice of full-time or part-time study, or a combination of both. to deliver its courses including online resources like podcasts and MP3s. you to graduate sooner and get a head start on your career. You can commence your degree early, fast-track your degree or complete a three-year bachelors degree in two calendar years. Alternatively, you have the option of studying a part-time load over three trimesters and still graduate with your peers (subject to unit availability).
undergraduate and 150postgraduate courses to choose from in a diverse range of fields. We offer traditional courses, such as arts, science and commerce. We have exciting new disciplines such as sport, environment, and nutrition; and professional fields such as architecture, medicine, law, engineering, information technology, nursing, teaching, psychology, business and management.
Scholarships can help offset the costs of university tuition fees while allowing you to focus on your studies. In addition, depending on the course, eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students and fee-paying students may obtain a loan via the Higher Education Contribution Scheme-Higher Education Loan Program (HECS-HELP) or respectively through Fee-Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP).
Deferrals
While most Deakin courses can be deferred for up to two years, scholarship offers cannot be deferred. You must be enrolled in your Deakin University course in Trimester 1 of the year of offer to be eligible to receive a scholarship.
When do I apply?
Scholarships applications (via VTAC and direct to Deakin) open on Monday 2 August 2010.
The following academic excellence, access and equity, accommodation, Indigenous and international scholarships are available for students entering an undergraduate, honours or medical degree at Deakin University in 2011. Other scholarships for future Deakin students, including Commonwealth and external scholarships are listed on page 29. Scholarships for current Deakin undergraduate and postgraduate students are listed on page 30. Payment type and annual value
Scholarship name
Campus specific
Closing date
Page
Undergraduate scholarships
Academic excellence scholarships
Alfred Deakin Scholarships in Law Barwon Water Civil Engineering Scholarships CPG Australia Pty Ltd Civil Engineering Scholarships Deakin Academic Excellence Scholarships Deakin at Your Doorstep Learning and Development Scholarships Deakin Four Points by Sheraton Geelong Nursing Scholarship Deakin University International Baccalaureate (IB) Excellence Scholarship Dean's Scholars Program Commerce Dean's Scholarships in Commerce Dean's Scholars Program Science and Technology Academic Scholarships for High Achievers IGNITED (Deakin Initiative for a Girls Network in Information Technology and Engineering @ Deakin) Scholarships No Geelong Geelong No Warrnambool and other Deakin at Your Doorstep delivery sites Geelong No Cash payment up to $2800 per year and academic mentor Cash or student contributions up to $5000 per year Cash or student contributions up to $5000 per year Student contributions 100% for duration of the course Cash payment of $1000 per year 30/9/2010 31/1/2011 31/1/2011 30/9/2010 11/3/2011 7 7 8 8 8
Student contributions up to $3500 per year Cash payment of $3000 per year
30/9/2010 30/9/2010
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Cash payment up to $2800 per year and academic mentor Cash payment up to $2800 per year and academic mentor Cash or student contributions up to $5000 per year and academic mentor Cash or student contributions up to $10 000 over duration of the course
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No
10/1/2011
11
No Geelong
29/10/2010 17/12/2010
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Scholarship name
Deakin Whitehorse Council Scholarship
Campus specific
Burwood
Closing date
17/12/2010
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Faculty of Business and Law Rural and Regional Grants Moyne Shire Council Award Moyne Shire Council Local Government Award The Archie and Hilda Graham Foundation Awards The George Alexander Foundation Scholarships at Deakin University The Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarships Warrnambool City Council Local Government Award
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Accommodation scholarships
Deakin Accommodation Scholarships Geelong or Warrnambool Accommodation on campus up to $9000 per year for duration of the course Accommodation on campus up to $8000 per year, plus annual cash payment of $2000 for study expenses, for duration of the course 29/10/2010 18
Warrnambool
29/10/2010
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Indigenous scholarships
Deakin Indigenous Bursaries No 20 per cent discount on student contributions for first 8 credit points All student contributions for duration of the course Cash payment per year ($4249 in 2010) Cash payment per year ($2254 in 2010) N/A 20
Dr (Auntie) Mary Atkinson Scholarships Indigenous Access Scholarships Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship
No No No
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International scholarships
Deakin University International Scholarship Program (DUISP) No Discount on fees depending on the Campus of enrolment: Burwood $375 per credit point Geelong $625 per credit point Warrnambool $1000 per credit point. Contact Deakin International 22
Scholarship name
Campus specific
Closing date
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Honours scholarships
Deakin Bennett Honours Scholarship Deakin Honours Scholarships Deakin May and Romeo Schiavon Honours Scholarship in Rural and Regional Journalism Deakin Pham Family Honours Scholarship Geelong No No Cash or student contributions up to $7000 for one year All student contributions for one year Cash or student contributions up to $5000 for one year Cash or student contributions up to $6000 for one year 14/1/2011 Based on honours course offer 25/11/2010 23 23 24
Burwood
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Medicine scholarships
Academic excellence scholarships
George Golding Memorial Award Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRBS) Scheme Geelong Geelong One payment of $5000 The scholarship amount for 2010 was $24 207, which is indexed annually, tax free, not subject to a means test 18/2/2011 N/A 25 25
Accommodation scholarships
Deakin Accommodation (Medicine) Scholarships The Helen and Geoff Handbury Accommodation Scholarships at the Deakin Medical School
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Geelong
Accommodation on campus up to $9000 per year, for the duration of the course Cash or accommodation up to $7500 per year, for the duration of the course
17/12/2010
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Geelong
17/12/2010
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Access and equity may require proof of low income, disability, rural or regional location, or mature-age as part of the application process.
Value
Value
Cash payment of up to $2800 per year and academic mentor support, subject to academic performance.
Duration
Duration
Normal duration of the course, four years for a single degree or five years for a related combined degree, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws or a combined Law course in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds or the Warrnambool Campus.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student (current Year 12 in 2010 in Australia) enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Engineering or related combined degree, majoring in civil engineering in a Commonwealth Supported Place completed secondary school within the Barwon Water catchment area.
Selection criteria
Selection criteria
How to apply
VTAC course applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. A separate scholarship application form is not required.
Special conditions
The successful applicant must also be available to complete paid work experience at Barwon Water during University break(s).
Closing date
How to apply
Applicants will be required to submit a separate application direct to Deakins School of Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Technology, in addition to their VTAC course application.
Closing date
31 January 2011.
How to apply
Applicants will be required to submit a separate application directly to Deakins School of Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Technology, in addition to their VTAC course application.
Closing date
31 January 2011
Value
Value
Cash payment or student contributions of up to $5000 per year (single degree) or $4000 per year (combined degree).
Duration
Duration
Normal duration of the course, four years for a single degree or five years for a related combined degree, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Value
One at each Deakin at Your Doorstep delivery site. Please visit www.deakin.edu.au/ doorstep for a list of delivery sites.
Eligibility
Duration
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in the Associate Degree of Arts, Business and Sciences in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in undergraduate course of study in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student (current Year 12 in 2010 in Australia) enrolled full time in a majority of on-campus units, in the Bachelor of Engineering or related combined degree, majoring in civil engineering in a Commonwealth Supported Place either a student from the Albury/Wodonga and Shepparton region or the Barwon region.
Selection criteria
Selection will be based on the following criteria: motivation and commitment to study career aspirations academic achievement and/or related work and community experience.
Selection criteria
You must be a top VCE student enrolling full time in an undergraduate degree course at Deakin University in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Special conditions
Special conditions
Payment of this scholarship in the second year will be subject to satisfactory academic progress in the first year.
Selection criteria
You must remain on the same Campus for the duration of the course.
How to apply
How to apply
Special conditions
The successful applicant may be provided with the opportunity to complete paid work at CPG Consulting during University break(s).
VTAC course applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. A separate scholarship application form is not required.
Students will be required to submit a separate application form direct to Deakins Scholarships Office. Application forms are available from the Deakin University Scholarships web site at www.deakin.edu.au/ future-students/scholarships.
Closing date
Closing date
11 March 2011.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student student enrolled in an undergraduate course at Deakin University, who completed an IB diploma in 2010.
Value
Selection Criteria
Duration
Awarded to the student with the highest IB diploma score from 2010.
Three years
Value
How to apply
Duration
Eligibility
VTAC course applicants will automatically be considered for this scholarship. A separate application form is not required.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future full-time student undertaking the Bachelor of Nursing at the Geelong Waterfront Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Closing Date
Academic excellence VTAC course applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. A separate scholarship application form is not required.
Closing date
Karl Blakebrough
Studying Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Scholars Program), Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds Recipient of Barwon Water Civil Engineering Scholarship Karl was awarded a Barwon Water Civil Engineering Scholarship after achieving an ATAR of 89.70 in his final year at Christian College in Geelong. He receives an annual scholarship of $5000 for the duration of his course and the opportunity to undertake paid work experience at Barwon Water over the summer break. Wanting to stay in the area and enjoy a coastal lifestyle, Deakin was a logical choice for Karl who liked the friendly, semirural feel of the Campus and the fact that civil engineering is offered. Work experience at Barwon Water will build on the knowledge and experience that I already have. Im really looking forward to it. It will definitely be worthwhile and rewarding, he says.
Deans Scholars Program Science and Technology Academic Scholarships for High Achievers
The Deans Scholars Program aims to recognise, reward and nurture high-achieving students. Up to five scholarships will be awarded annually across the Faculty of Science and Technology in Architecture and Construction Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Biomedical Science, Biological Science, and Forensic Science.
Value
Cash payment of up to $2800 per year and academic mentor support, subject to academic performance.
Value
Duration
Cash payment of up to $2800 per year and academic mentor support, subject to academic performance.
Value
Cash payment or student contributions of up to $5000 per year and academic mentor support. As a Deans Scholar you will also be offered a professional development program and have the chance to be selected for the Science and Technology Industry-Based Learning (IBL) program.
Duration
Eligibility
Three years (pro-rata). As a Deans Scholar you may extend your scholarship if enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours).
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student (current Year 12) enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds or the Warrnambool Campus.
Duration
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student (current Year 12) enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood.
Selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student (recently completed Year 12 in Australia) enrolled in one of the undergraduate courses offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
How to apply
Selection criteria
VTAC course applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. A separate scholarship application form is not required.
Closing date
How to apply
Students who list the Deakin Commerce (Deans Scholars Program) on their VTAC course application will automatically be considered for this scholarship.
Closing date
10
Selection criteria
Selection will be based on ATAR (minimum 90) plus interview (only offered to short listed students).
Special conditions
IGNITED (Initiative for a Girls Network in Information Technology and Engineering @ Deakin) Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to the top female students entering an undergraduate course within the School of Engineering or School of Information Technology within the Faculty of Science and Technology.
Students will be ineligible for the Deans Scholars Program if they have been awarded a Deakin Academic Scholarship.
How to apply
To apply for this program you must list the Faculty of Science and Technology Deans Scholars Program at Deakin University on your VTAC course application AND submit an application directly to the Faculty. The VTAC codes are: Geelong Waurn Ponds VTAC code 15091 Geelong Waterfront VTAC code 15241 Melbourne VTAC code 14381 Warrnambool VTAC code 18201 Application forms are available from the Faculty of Science and Technologys website at www.deakin.edu.au/scitech/future/ scholarships/dsp.
Value
Cash payment or student contributions of up to $10 000 over the duration of course and academic mentor support.
Duration
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: female an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student (current Year 12 in 2010 in Australia) enrolling full time in one of the Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering degrees or relevant combined degrees in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Closing date
30 November 2010.
Selection criteria
or
Achieve a minimum ATAR of at least 80. Access and Equity (minimum ATAR of 70) and can demonstrate one of the following: mature-age entry non-English speaking background recognition as an Indigenous Australian difficult family circumstances disadvantaged socio-economic background rural or isolated applicants under-represented schools personal disability or long-term medical condition.
How to apply
Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Closing date
10 January 2011.
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Value
Value
Student contributions or accommodation costs at Deakin Residences (Geelong or Warrnambool Campuses) of up to $6500 per year.
Duration
Duration
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled in an undergraduate course of study in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Selection criteria
an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course in a Commonwealth Supported Place at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront Campus or the Warrnambool Campus.
Academic excellence based on ATAR achieved or grade point average from previous higher education studies after one of the following areas of disadvantage has been established: you are a full-time student who is a recipient of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status you are a full-time student who has a rural or regional home location you are a full-time or part-time student with a disability you are a mature-age student studying on or off campus either full time or part time.
Selection criteria
Academic excellence once you have confirmed that you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.
Special conditions
Preference will be given to students from Colac or the Western District or undertaking the Bachelor of Construction Management at the Geelong Waterfront Campus.
How to apply
How to apply
VTAC applicants must apply using the online Scholarship Application via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo). Non-VTAC applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
VTAC applicants must apply using the online Scholarship Application via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo). Non-VTAC applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Closing date
29 October 2010.
Closing date
29 October 2010.
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Selection criteria
Mr Darvell Hutchinson AM, Chairman of Trustees, The Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
The Helen Macpherson Smith Trust and Deakin University share a commitment to rural and regional Victoria. The scholarships from the Trust provide an opportunity for young Victorian women, from rural and regional areas, to access tertiary education. They also reflect the generosity of the pioneers of Helens forebears who made much of their wealth in rural colonial Victoria.
This scholarship is open to women from rural and regional areas of Victoria and a financially disadvantaged background, who are commencing undergraduate studies at Deakin.
Academic excellence once you have confirmed that you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.
Value
How to apply
Duration
VTAC applicants must apply using the online Scholarship Application via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo). Non-VTAC applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Eligibility
Closing date
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: female an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course in a Commonwealth Supported Place from a rural or regional area of Victoria.
29 October 2010.
Natalie Welfare
Studying Bachelor of Psychology, Melbourne Campus at Burwood Recipient of Deakin Helen Macpherson Smith Scholarship As a rural student who has had to relocate to the city to further my education, Iappreciate the foresight and generosity of Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, whose vision for women will benefit me for years to come, as I am sure it has done for many young women before me. This scholarship
allows me the opportunity to gain a degree in Psychology and begin my career in this field without financial stress, a gift that Iwill truly appreciate for years to come.
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Selection criteria
Academic excellence once you have confirmed that you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.
Value
How to apply
Duration
One year Five
Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Value
Closing date
Payment of student contributions of up to $4500 or paid in cash to assist with study costs.
17 December 2010.
Duration
One year One
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at Deakin Universitys Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds or Geelong Waterfront Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place from Geelong or the western suburbs of Melbourne.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood in a Commonwealth Supported Place a resident of the City of Whitehorse for at least the previous three years have a demonstrable involvement and contribution in the local community.
Selection criteria
You must be either a recipient of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on your independence status.
How to apply
Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply. Short listed students will be requested to complete a separate application form once eligibility has been confirmed.
Closing date
17 December 2010.
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Value
Value
Value
Duration
One year 40
Duration
One year One
Duration
One year One
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled in a Faculty of Business and Law undergraduate degree at the Warrnambool Campus from a rural area. (Rural areas are those within VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) Category 6: rural or isolated applicants, which includes Warrnambool and towns in Western Victoria and south-eastern South Australia, as well as the surrounding countryside).
an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place a resident of the Moyne Shire.
To be eligible for this award you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Selection criteria
Selection criteria
Academic excellence once you have confirmed that you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.
Selection criteria
How to apply
How to apply
Academic excellence once you have confirmed that you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.
Applicants must complete a VTAC SEAS application form via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo).
Closing date
VTAC applicants must apply using the online Scholarship Application via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo). Non-VTAC applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
How to apply
Closing date
VTAC applicants must apply using the online Scholarship Application via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo). Non-VTAC applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
29 October 2010.
Closing date
29 October 2010.
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Selection criteria
Selection will be based on the following criteria: strong academic standing (minimum ATAR score of 70) participation in and commitment to community/volunteer activities economic, social or geographical disadvantage.
Value
Special conditions
Duration
One year Three
Value
Duration
Three years
Scholarship recipients will be required to promote the image of Deakin University and the George Alexander Foundation, both within and outside the University, and participate in the network of George Alexander Foundation Scholars.
How to apply
an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place a resident of the City of Warrnambool, the Moyne Shire or south-western Victoria.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in an undergraduate course at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront Campus or the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply. Short listed students will be requested to complete a separate application form once eligibility has been confirmed.
Closing date
17 December 2010.
Selection criteria
Academic excellence once you have confirmed that you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.
How to apply
VTAC applicants must apply using the online Scholarship Application via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo). Non-VTAC applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply. For more information visit www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/ scholarships.
Closing date
29 October 2010.
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Selection criteria
Value
Academic excellence once you have confirmed that you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.
Value
How to apply
Duration
Duration
One year One
VTAC applicants must apply using the online Scholarship Application via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo). Non-VTAC applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Closing date
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa from the Western District of Victoria a future or current student enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place have undertaken some part of your education at a school in the Western District.
To be eligible for this award you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree at the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth Supported Place a resident of the City of Warrnambool or south-western Victoria.
29 October 2010.
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Selection criteria
Academic excellence once you have confirmed that you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.
How to apply
Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Closing date
17 December 2010.
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Accommodation scholarships
Living at the on-campus student residences at Geelong and Warrnambool can be a great way to immerse yourself in university life. An accommodation scholarship can ease the financial burden allowing you to concentrate on your academic success.
Selection criteria
Academic excellence based on ATAR or grade point average from previous higher education studies once rural and financial disadvantage has been established: you are a full-time student who is a recipient of a Centrelink benefit, or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status you are a full-time student who has a rural or regional home location you are required to move away from a rural or regional home location to study.
Value
Up to $9000 towards annual accommodation costs in Deakin University residences at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds or $7750 at the Warrnambool Campus.
Duration
Special conditions
Successful applicants are not permitted to hold a Deakin Accommodation Scholarship and a Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship concurrently.
Eligibility
How to apply
To be eligible for this scholarship you must: be an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place have moved from a rural or regional home location to study on campus at either the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, the Geelong Waterfront Campus or the Warrnambool Campus.
VTAC applicants must apply using the online Scholarship Application via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo). Non-VTAC applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Closing date
29 October 2010.
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Selection criteria
Academic excellence based on ATAR achieved or grade point average from previous higher education studies after one of the following areas of disadvantage has been established: you are a full-time student who is a recipient of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status you are a full-time student who has a rural or regional home location.
Value
$10 000 per year, comprising $8000 towards accommodation costs and a cash component of $2000 to offset study expenses, such as books.
How to apply
Duration
VTAC applicants must apply using the online Scholarship Application via MyInfo (www.vtac.edu.au/myinfo). Non-VTAC applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Eligibility
Closing date
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled in an undergraduate course at Deakin University, preferably at the Warrnambool Campus.
29 October 2010.
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Indigenous scholarships
There are a number of scholarships and bursaries available to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with their student contribution costs.
Value
Payment of 20 per cent of the student contributions for the students first 8 credit points of study for non-National Priority units.
Value
Value
Duration
Duration
Duration
First 8 credit points of study on commencement (equivalent to one year of full-time study).
A one-off payment.
Allocations are not yet available for 2011. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person undertaking an undergraduate course of study in a Commonwealth Supported Place enrolled full time unless there are exceptional circumstances preventing full-time study in receipt of a Centrelink benefit, or able to demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status not holding a bachelors degree or higher-level award unless such award is a prerequisite to your current undergraduate course of study. enrolled to study at the Institute of Koorie Education the degree of your involvement in your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community financial, educational or social disadvantage responsibility for others your disability status.
Two per year: one for Nursing and one for Education.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: a future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: a future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Selection criteria
Selection criteria
Top Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student admitted to an undergraduate Nursing course or an undergraduate Education course.
How to apply
Please contact:
No separate application is required. Mr Adam Muir Institute of Koorie Education Deakin University Phone 03 5227 1190 adam.muir@deakin.edu.au
How to apply
Please contact:
No separate application is required. Mr Adam Muir Institute of Koorie Education Deakin University Phone 03 5227 1190 adam.muir@deakin.edu.au
Selection criteria
Closing date
N/A
Closing date
N/A
How to apply
Please contact: Mr Adam Muir Institute of Koorie Education Deakin University Phone 03 5227 1190 adam.muir@deakin.edu.au
Closing date
N/A
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Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person undertaking an undergraduate course of study in a Commonwealth Supported Place enrolled full time unless there are exceptional circumstances preventing fulltime study in receipt of a Centrelink benefit, or able to demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status not holding a bachelors degree or higher-level award unless such award is a prerequisite to your current undergraduate course of study.
Value
Cash payment per year ($2254 in 2010). This amount is indexed annually.
enrolled to study at the Institute of Koorie Education the degree of your involvement in your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community financial, educational or social disadvantage responsibility for others your disability status.
Selection criteria
Special conditions
Duration
Successful applicants are not permitted to hold an ICECS and Student Start-up Scholarship payable through Centrelink concurrently.
How to apply
Please contact: Mr Adam Muir Institute of Koorie Education Deakin University Phone 03 5227 1190 adam.muir@deakin.edu.au
Closing date
N/A
Jodie Satour
Bachelor of Social Work at the Institute of Koorie Education, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds When I decided to pursue a Bachelor of Social Work, I wanted two things: a university that offered a communitybased model and one that had a reputation for assisting students to pursue their goals. The Institute of Koorie Education at Deakin gave me what I wanted and more. The communitybased model allows me to study in my own community with the
option of attending twoweek intensive blocks. The Institute has a reputation for assisting students to reach their full potential. The course lecturers bring real life experiences into the classroom, there is an impressive array of guest speakers and a diverse body of students to stimulate class discussions. Deakin also offers students the opportunity to receive scholarships to alleviate hardship. My scholarship helped to reduce my HECS debt.
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International scholarships
International students intending to study at Deakin are eligible to apply for the following scholarships to assist them in their studies. These are awarded on academic excellence, and are based on different selection criteria ranging from Faculty, course and Campus, to country of origin, industry and research focus.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an international student commencing a higher education course on any Deakin University Campus an international student eligible to study in Australia with a student visa an international student making an application to study your first course at any Deakin University Campus.
Value
These scholarships are offered as a tuition fee reduction per year based on an annual fulltime enrolment of 8 credit points and depend on the Campus at which you are enrolled. Melbourne Campus at Burwood at the rate of $375 per credit point Geelong Campuses at the rate of $625 per credit point Warrnambool Campus at the rate of $1000 per credit point.
Selection criteria
Special conditions
Duration
Students already enrolled in an award course at Deakin University are ineligible to apply for the program.
How to apply
Closing date
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Value
Value
Duration
One year
Duration
One year One
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen enrolled in the honours year of the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (including units SEJ441 and SEJ442) or relevant combined degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa enrolled full time in an end-on honours degree at Deakin University in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Selection criteria
Selection criteria
Selection is based upon undergraduate performance and ability to meet the eligibility criteria.
How to apply
How to apply
Applicants must complete a separate application form available from the Faculty of Science and Technology web site at www.deakin.edu.au/scitech/future/ scholarships.
No separate application is required. Applicants will automatically be considered for this scholarship at the time of offer into the honours course.
Closing date
Closing date
14 January 2011.
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Deakin May and Romeo Schiavon Honours Scholarships in Rural and Regional Journalism
This scholarship was established by the May and Romeo Schiavon Endowment to encourage students to undertake an honours project in regional journalism.
Value
Value
Duration
One year, it is expected that the recipient will complete their honours year within 12calendar months.
Duration
One year One
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa have completed a Bachelor of Information Technology degree at Deakin University be enrolled in an honours degree in the School of Information Technology at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa enrolled full time in an honours degree with the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin University in a Commonwealth Supported Place undertaking a project in regional journalism.
Selection criteria
Selection criteria
Academic achievement and submission of a proposal for an honours project in regional journalism.
Selection is based upon undergraduate performance and ability to meet the eligibility criteria.
How to apply
How to apply
Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Closing date
No separate application is required. Applicants will automatically be considered for this scholarship at the time of offer into the honours course.
25 November 2010.
Closing date
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Value
The student selected will be awarded a $5000 scholarship to help offset the cost of his/her medical education.
Duration
Value
Cash payment of more than $23 000 per year (tax free and indexed annually). Amount in 2010 was $24 207.
Eligibility
Duration
To be eligible for this scholarship you must: be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia have undertaken or be undertaking part of their training through the Deakin School of Medicine or any hospital in the Geelong region or with a general practitioner in the Geelong region or who intend to return to the Geelong region to practice medicine or who were educated in the Geelong region.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa future student enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery course in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Selection criteria
Selection criteria
How to apply
Application forms are available from the Deakin School of Medicine and/or GPAG. For further details, please visit the Deakin School of Medicine web site www.deakin.edu.au/ hmnbs/medicine/scholarships.
These scholarships will be awarded as part of an offer of a place in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery at Deakin University. Thescholarships are awarded on a merit-based system to the highest-achieving students.
Special conditions
Closing date
18 February 2011.
Students agree to practice in rural or remote areas of Australia for six continuous years upon completion of basic medical and vocational training as a specialist (including general practice).
How to apply
No separate application is required. For details, please visit the School of Medicine web site www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs/ medicine/scholarships.
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Value
Value
Duration
One year
Duration
One year
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible for this award you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
To be eligible for this award you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Selection criteria
Selection criteria
Academic excellence once you have confirmed that you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.
Academic excellence once you have confirmed that you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit or can demonstrate that you have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS repayment threshold, depending on independence status.
How to apply
How to apply
For application details, please see the School of Medicine web site www.deakin.edu.au/ hmnbs/medicine/scholarships.
For application details, please see the School of Medicine web site www.deakin.edu.au/ hmnbs/medicine/scholarships.
Closing date
Closing date
4 March 2011.
18 February 2011.
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Accommodation scholarships
Deakin offers a number of accommodation scholarships to medical students to ease the economic burden of accommodation costs, so you can focus on achieving academic success in your studies.
Value
Up to $9000 towards annual accommodation costs in University residences at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, with the option of the third and fourth years being made in cash.
Duration
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa future student enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery course in a Commonwealth Supported Place disadvantaged socio-economic background, or in financial need, or that you have a demonstrable disadvantage.
Kaitlin McKinlay
Studying Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds Im originally from Wangaratta in northeast Victoria and I was lucky enough to be awarded a scholarship. Before receiving this scholarship I had some serious concerns about my ability to afford moving to Geelong in order to start my degree. My scholarship not only allowed me to take up my place in my course, but it has also helped me in other ways. By covering my accommodation expenses it has meant that I have not had to work during the year to support myself. This has meant that I can concentrate on my studies and this has been an important advantage in
Selection criteria
Your academic excellence once financial or other disadvantage has been established; and you are required to move away from your home.
such a demanding and highworkload degree as medicine. My scholarship has been of great assistance to me and it has definitely made my life a lot easier and less stressful. I hope that one day I too will be able to donate such a priceless gift, so that other young people will also be able to follow their dreams to go to university.
Special conditions
Successful applicants are not permitted to hold a Deakin Accommodation (Medicine) Scholarship, Helen and Geoff Handbury Accommodation Scholarship or a Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship concurrently.
How to apply
Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Closing date
17 December 2010.
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Accommodation scholarships
The Helen and Geoff Handbury Accommodation Scholarships at the Deakin Medical School
Deakin aims to train highly-skilled doctors who are motivated to pursue a career in rural or regional areas. If you are applying for the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery program, the Helen and Geoff Handbury Accommodation Scholarships are available to assist you with your accommodation costs.
Special conditions
The following special conditions apply: academic excellence once financial or other disadvantage has been established you are required to move away from your home.
Selection criteria
Selection is based on access and equity criteria and a commitment to rural or regional medical practice in the state of Victoria.
Value
How to apply
Duration
Four years Two
Applicants can apply directly to Deakin University via the Deakin Applicant Portal at www.deakin.edu.au/apply.
Closing date
17 December 2010.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa a future student enrolled in the Deakin medical program in a Commonwealth Supported Place.
Mr Geoff Handbury AO
I am delighted with the commencement of the Medical School at Deakin University, as I am acutely aware of the shortage of doctors in rural Victoria. For those students who need to relocate to undertake the medical course, I am pleased to assist them by providing accommodation scholarships. Giving financial assistance to young people in need is a great joy in my life.
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Commonwealth scholarships
New scholarships for students from April 2010
The Australian Government is changing student income support Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY to create a fairer system for more students and to ensure increased support for those who need it most. The changes will particularly benefit students from low socio-economic backgrounds and students who have to move away from home to study, including rural and regional students. From April 2010, Centrelink will pay two new scholarships to students in higher education to assist with the costs of studying and living away from home. You dont need to apply for these scholarships. They will be paid automatically to eligible students.
External scholarships
In addition to the scholarships offered by Deakin University, there are a number of external scholarships which you may also be eligible for. These scholarships are available for future undergraduate students and some are linked to study area whilst others are for international students. Deakin University does not play any role in the administration of these scholarships and for further information, including information on how to apply please contact the administrating organisation directly. External scholarships include and a full list can be found on the Deakin University web site www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships. Australian Veterans Children Assistance Trust Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders 2010 Japanese Government Scholarships Rural Australia Medical Undergraduate Scholarship (RAMUS) Scheme World Nomads Travel Documentary Scholarship
If you are a Commonwealth Supported student or eligible fee-paying student you can defer your tuition costs through HECS-HELP orFEE-HELP. For more information, visit www.goingtouni.gov.au.
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External scholarships
In addition to the scholarships offered by Deakin University, there are a number of external scholarships which you may also be eligible for. These scholarships are available for current undergraduate students, and future or current postgraduate and international students. Deakin University does not play any role in the administration of these scholarships and for further information, including information on how to apply please contact the administrating organisation directly. External scholarships include the Australian Federation of University Women Scholarship Program, the OMalley Trust Scholarships, the Prime Ministers Australia Asia Undergraduate Awards (Australian applicants), the Royal College of Nursing Australia Scholarships, the Rural Finance Scholarships, the Rhodes Scholarship 2009 for Hong Kong and the SARRAH Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme. A full list can be found on the Deakin University web site www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.
Postgraduate scholarships
Deakin offers a range of postgraduate scholarships, prizes and awards for students undertaking postgraduate study either by coursework or research.
Coursework scholarships
The scholarships, prizes and awards on offer for coursework students vary considerably. These include the Deakin Helen Macpherson Smith Arts and Entertainment Management Scholarship, Graduate Diploma of Teaching (LOTE Method) Scholarship and the Master of Teaching (LOTE Method) Scholarship. For more information, visit www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/scholarships.
Research scholarships
Deakin offers a range of scholarships for research degree candidates, including the Australian Postgraduate Awards (APAs), the Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (DUPRS) and the International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS), which are for international students only. These provide a living allowance, a relocation allowance, a thesis allowance and exemption from tuition fees. Other sources of funds include Deakin mid-year Scholarships, Faculty Scholarships and Australian Postgraduate Awards (Industry). Further information and application forms are available at www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/scholarships or may be obtained by emailing research-scholarships@deakin.edu.au.
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Are there any scholarships that help pay for my accommodation costs at a Deakin residence?
Yes, Deakin University offers several scholarships which help with the costs associated with living in a Deakin residence. For further information please refer to www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/ scholarships/accommodation-scholarships.
Is my scholarship taxable?
Deakins Scholarships Office encourages you to discuss the specific taxation implications of your scholarship with your financial adviser or directly with the Australian Tax Office. General information regarding the taxation of scholarships is available from www.ato.gov.au.
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Current students
www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/ study-information/scholarships Phone: 1300 DEGREE (1300 334 733) scholarships@deakin.edu.au
More information
For scholarships and updates, visit www.deakin.edu.au/ future-students/scholarships or www.deakin.edu.au/ current-students/study-information/scholarships. For Deakin University news, visit www.deakin.edu.au. For information about scholarships available for research degrees, visit www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/scholarships.
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Associate Degree
As part of the Deakin at Your Doorstep initiative the Associate Degree of Arts Business and Sciences is a two-year, full-time (or part-time equivalent) program designed for students who would benefit from a supported entry to tertiary study. The degree course structure provides flexible pathways into tertiary education, and can be used as a guaranteed pathway into a range of Deakin bachelors degrees.
Deferment
The approved postponement of study for a specified period, prior to the first enrolment in a course.
Student contributions
The amount Commonwealth supported students contribute for each unit of study.
Faculty
An organisational division within a university; for example, the Faculty of Arts and Education is one of four Faculties at Deakin University. Within each Faculty are several schools, i.e. the School of Law is within the Faculty of Business and Law.
Trimester
A method of organising the academic year into three 12-week teaching periods. Trimester 3 is offered as an optional additional trimester between November and February each year.
Undergraduate
An undergraduate student is someone studying for their first degree.
Unit
A university subject or unit is normally one or two trimesters long and may have a value ranging from 1 to 4 credit points.
Bachelors degree
An undergraduate award. Normally the first university degree undertaken.
Clearly-in ATAR
The ATAR most school-leaver applicants need to achieve to be offered a Commonwealth Supported Place in a particular course.
Future student
Any student entering the first year of an undergraduate, honours, medical or postgraduate degree.
Combined course
An approved combination of courses, undertaken simultaneously, which leads to the conferral of two awards e.g. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws. This means students can complete two degrees in less time than it would normally take to complete the degrees separately.
Graduate entry
A course that requires completion of a prior undergraduate degree for entry. Deakins Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery is a graduate-entry course.
Postgraduate degree
Courses of study beyond bachelors level, including graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and research degrees. Eligibility for entry to a postgraduate course normally requires a completed undergraduate degree.
Credit point
Students must complete a specified number of credit points before being eligible to obtain their degree. The number of credit points required varies from course to course. One credit point represents one-quarter of a full-time students normal workload during a trimester.
Prerequisite
Subject(s) which must be successfully completed, to be considered for selection into a course.
Current student
Any student who has enrolled and started their undergraduate, honours, medical or postgraduate degree.
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