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Scholarship: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently visiting Australia. On Thursday, he met with the Australian Prime Minister. Several agreements were signed between the two nations during this visit, with the agreement regarding the supply of uranium from Australia to India garnering the most attention. It is anticipated that agreements concerning education and employment will also be reached. While this visit is expected to expand opportunities for Indian students in Australia, the country has long been a popular destination for them, with many Australian universities already offering scholarships to Indian students.

In this context, let us explore the scholarships available for Indian students in Australia. We will look at the major scholarships offered and the benefits they provide.

Scholarships for Indian Students in Australia
Monash International Merit Scholarship
DUISP Scholarship
RMIT University Scholarship
Charles Sturt Foundation Scholarship
Macquarie University Indian Scholarship
International Student Education Excellence Scholarship
QUT Triple Crown Scholarship
Australian Government Research Training Program
Australia Scholarship (Destination Scholarship)

Scholarships Offered by Major Universities
In addition to the scholarships mentioned above, several prominent universities also offer scholarships to Indian students. Notable among these are the scholarships provided by Deakin University and the University of Sydney. Let us examine the benefits offered to Indian students through the scholarships provided by these two universities.

Deakin University ‘Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship’
Deakin University in Australia offers the ‘Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship.’ Under this scheme, the full tuition fees of six Indian students are waived. This scholarship has been awarded for the past 12 years and is available to Indian students enrolling in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Each scholarship is valued at over ₹60 lakh (INR 6 million), covering expenses for the entire duration of the course. To date, more than 100 Indian students have received this scholarship.

‘Sydney Scholars India Scholarship Program’
The University of Sydney in Australia runs the ‘Sydney Scholars India Scholarship Program,’ which provides financial assistance to Indian students for their studies at the university. A total of 28 Indian students are awarded scholarships under this program, with the value exceeding ₹27 lakh.

Under the rules of this scholarship, two Indian students receive a 100% tuition fee waiver, applicable for four years. Additionally, ten scholarships worth 20,000 Australian dollars each are awarded, while another sixteen scholarships worth 10,000 Australian dollars each are granted to Indian students.