In a major boost for Indian students aspiring to study abroad, Macquarie University in Australia has announced scholarships worth ₹28.5 lakh under two key initiatives — India’s Early Acceptance Scholarship and the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship.

The India’s Early Acceptance Scholarship provides ₹5.7 lakh (A$10,000) in the second semester of the first year, followed by ₹2.8 lakh (A$5,000) per semester for the remaining duration of the program. 

The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship adds a one-time grant of ₹5.7 lakh, taking the total benefit for a four-year degree program to approximately ₹28.5 lakh.

These scholarships are open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and are designed to reward academic excellence while easing the financial burden of international education.

Beyond these flagship programs, Indian applicants can also explore other merit-based awards such as the Faculty of Science and Engineering Sustainability Scholarship (A$5,000) and the Faculty of Science and Engineering FIRST Australia Scholarship (A$5,000 per year).

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for the India’s Early Acceptance Scholarship, applicants must:

Hold Indian citizenship.

Accept their Letter of Offer and pay the commencement fee by the specified deadline.

Remain enrolled in each compulsory study period.

Not hold a full government-funded scholarship unless approved by Macquarie University’s Scholarship Team.

How to apply

Eligible students can apply directly through Macquarie University’s official website by registering and filling out the scholarship application form. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

The initiative underscores Macquarie University’s commitment to attracting talented Indian students and strengthening academic ties between India and Australia.