University can be life-changing – but for many students, financial or personal hardships stand in the way.

Too often, talented and determined people are forced to delay or abandon their studies simply because the challenges they face make it impossible to continue. Your support can change that.

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Remove barriers to education

This is why scholarships matter

The Deakin Achieving Potential Scholarship is about giving people a fair go. It helps open doors for students who might not otherwise get the chance, making sure that potential – not postcode or background – determines opportunity.

These scholarships, funded by your generosity, go far beyond financial assistance – they tell a student that someone believes in them. That belief sparks ambition and confidence that ripples out into their families and communities. The encouragement and opportunity you provide is immeasurable, inspiring students to dream bigger and achieve more.

Together, we can give every student the chance to succeed.

This scholarship – not only to me, my whole family – means a lot, since I am the first one from my family to attend university.

Enyat Azimi
Deakin Achieving Potential Scholarship recipient

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Why your gift matters

Uncovering potential

Greater support for this initiative means we can offer more scholarships and build a brighter future for students who may be financially disadvantaged, first in their family to attend university or are living with a disability. With your support, we can ensure that no capable student is left behind because of hardship. Your gift helps us:

Every gift creates opportunity

Every scholarship is more than just financial support – it’s a vote of confidence in a student’s future. The impact of these scholarships goes far beyond the individual – graduates uplift communities, shape industries and inspire others. Your support helps close the education gap, giving every student the chance to thrive.

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Areas to support Help us assist students in need, ensure equity in education and enable vital research. 
Impact of giving See the wonderful possibilities donations are enabling through Deakin, from supporting students to fueling research breakthroughs.
Together By raising $150 million and connecting with 150,000 of our alumni, we’ll open more doors for students, accelerate new discoveries and build a more equitable, sustainable world for all.