Rs 28.5 lakh scholarship for Indian students in Australia; check which university offers it, eligibility and application link

Macquarie University in Australia has announced a scholarship programme worth approximately Rs 28.5 lakh for Indian students applying to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The initiative is designed to provide substantial financial support to eligible students throughout the duration of their degree courses.The scholarship combines the benefits of India’s Early Acceptance Scholarship and the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Additional funding opportunities are also available in select fields, including engineering and science disciplines. Indian students interested in studying at the university can apply through the official Macquarie University application portal.Scholarship structure and benefitsThe Early Acceptance Scholarship for Indian students offers AUD 10,000 (approximately Rs 5.7 lakh) in the second semester of the first year, followed by AUD 5,000 (around Rs 2.8 lakh) per semester thereafter. Selected students can also receive a one-time Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship of AUD 10,000, which is equivalent to Rs 5.7 lakh.Over a typical four-year undergraduate programme, the total financial benefit from these scholarships amounts to around Rs 28.5 lakh.

In addition, students may be eligible for further funding under specific scholarships such as the Faculty of Science & Engineering Sustainability Scholarship and the Faculty of Science & Engineering FIRST Australia Scholarship, each offering AUD 5,000 per year.Eligibility criteria for Indian studentsTo qualify for India’s Early Acceptance Scholarship, applicants must be citizens of India and must accept their Letter of Offer and pay the commencement fee before the specified deadline.

Students are required to remain enrolled for the entire course duration. Applicants who are already receiving full-tuition government-funded scholarships must obtain approval from the university to be eligible.Courses covered under the scholarshipThe scholarship applies to a broad range of study areas, including Banking & Finance, Business Analytics, Management, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Networking, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Mechatronics, and Renewable Energy Engineering, as well as Media, Arts, Medical, and Health Sciences programmes.Macquarie University’s global ranking and recognitionMacquarie University is ranked ninth in Australia and 166th globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. The ranking reflects research output, industry collaboration, and an innovative learning environment.How to applyProspective students can submit both admissions and scholarship applications through the official Macquarie University portal. The scholarship is available throughout the year, provided that applicants meet all admission requirements and fee payment deadlines. Click here for more details.