Australia’s Macquarie University announces AUD $40,000 scholarship for Indian students

Under the Early Acceptance Scholarship program, Macquarie University will award AUD $40,000 scholarships to Indian students who wish to enroll in the school for the 2025 and 2026 academic years. 
Students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs at the Australian university will get an annual scholarship of AUD $10,000 to cover tuition costs for all courses at its Sydney location. Scholarships for all courses, including banking and finance, data science, information technology, engineering, business analytics, medicine, arts and media, and communication, will be given to students based on their merit.

Students who apply for any program will be immediately eligible for the scholarship, and they can apply for grants at any time during their studies. The greatest sum, up to AUD $40,000, is available to those who choose to enroll in a four-year bachelor's program. 

According to a press statement from the university, in order to be eligible for the scholarship, an overseas student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program on campus must meet the following requirements:

• Be a citizen of India
• Accept a Letter of offer and pay the commencement fee by the deadline
• Remain enrolled in each compulsory study period
• Must not be a recipient of a government sponsorship or scholarship that covers full tuition fees, unless approved by Macquarie University Scholarship Team

The Early Acceptance Scholarship is being offered "to talented and ambitious Indian students pursuing their academic goals at Macquarie University," said David Harrison, executive director, International at Macquarie University, who made the announcement.

Harrison said the program demonstrates the university's dedication to fostering global talent and increasing access to top-notch education. We want to provide bright students with the abilities, information, and global experience necessary to prosper in a world that is becoming more interconnected by investing in them early. He continued, "We are thrilled to have the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers on campus.