Student testimonials

Find out how the generous support of Deakin's donors have changed the lives of students who may otherwise not have had access to higher education:

"The cost of education is much higher at university [compared with TAFE], and with a two-year-old son I was worried about accumulating a massive HECS debt. This is when I came across Deakin George Alexander Foundation Scholarship on the internet.

"This scholarship has taken so much pressure off. With less financial pressure I can afford to work less which gives me more time to concentrate on doing well at Deakin. With the scholarship I also plan to complete two units over summer to fast track my degree."

Mr Paul Wallace
Recipient of the George Alexander Foundation Scholarship

"We have never had a lot of money in the family, but now that I have got the scholarship, it has made a big difference in my life and I am now doing what I always wanted to."

Mr Steven Landman
Recipient of the ANZ Equity Scholarship

"When I embarked on the Bachelor of Nursing course, I was prepared for things to become very tight financially for me and my four children. Things are still challenging, but the Deakin ANZ Scholarship has enabled me to hang in there and not have to defer for financial reasons, which has been an incredible help to me and my children."

Ms Vikki Powers
Recipient of the ANZ Equity Scholarship

For further information about donating to Deakin University, contact University Development.

Student receiving testamur from the Chancellor at graduation

"From the philanthropic sector's viewpoint, education is vitally important to Australia's economic and social development. Providing funds to institutions like Deakin is an investment in Australia's skills base. Philanthropy has an important role to play in making higher education accessible to as many people as possible."

Ms Janet Hirst
Chief Executive Officer
The George Alexander Foundation