AustraliaScholarship Overview
This scholarship is awarded to all eligible students from South Asian countries. This scholarship is valued up to AUD $10,000 per year for the duration of your Bachelor degree (up to AUD $5,000 will be credited each session).
Applicable course, university, and country
This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors & Masters Degree. This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in Macquarie University in Australia
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (honours) in Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
- This scholarship is applicable for all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at the University
- This scholarship does not apply to the Macquarie University Master of Management course
Scholarship amount details
Max scholarship per student: AUD 5,000 => Rs 2,67,300
Conversion rate used: 1 AUD = Rs. 55.72 (last updated 9th January 2024)
Scholarship amount will be given: Every Semester
Scholarship amount can be used for:
| Type of Expense | Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense |
| Tuition & Fees | ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this |
| Living Expense | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Accommodation | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Air Fare/Travel Expenses | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Spouse/Child Care | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Health Cover | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Application | × Not covered in scholarship |
| Others | × Not covered in scholarship |
Number of students to be awarded:
Varies
Eligible student nationality
India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Appication Process for this scholarship
Applicants don’t need to apply directly to be considered for the scholarship Applicants who meet the criteria will be automatically advised of their eligibility in their Macquarie University course offer letter
Scholarship Application:
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable.
No separate application is needed.
Application Documents:
| Type of documents | Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted |
| Official transcripts | Required |
| Passport | Required |
Important Dates & FAQ info:
| Info | Date |
| Application final end date | July 8, 2024 |
| Contact email: | study@mqeduau |
| Contact number: | 61 2 9850 7111 |
Additional Information:
- Students need to maintain their enrolment throughout their course in a full?time study load which is 8 standard units per academic year
- Meet the University’s Academic progression policy
- This scholarship is for on-campus study only (available for students studying online and/or offshore as a result of COVID-19)
- Students receiving a fully sponsored Government scholarship or any other scholarship towards the Macquarie University Bachelor or Postgraduate coursework degree will not be eligible for this scholarship. Unless otherwise approved by Macquarie International Scholarships
- Students are not eligible if they are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand or hold permanent residency in Australia
- If students withdraw from their program before completion, they may be required to repay any scholarship previously awarded to them during their study period at Macquarie University based on the outcome as decided by the scholarships and grants committee
Scholarship Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka
- Meet the Academic and English requirements for a Macquarie University Bachelor or Postgraduate Coursework Degree which is longer than one session in duration
- Be accepted into a Macquarie University Bachelor or Postgraduate Coursework Degree commencing in 2021 or 2022
- Accept the Letter of Offer and pay the commencement fee by the Acceptance Deadline
- Academic requirement:
- Applicant must have passed standard XII from ISC/CBSE/State Boards with a minimum of 70-74%
- Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1 or Mathematics Extension 2, plus Physics, Software Design and Development, and Mathematics Advanced
- Applicants must satisfy the English language proficiency with one of the following:
- TOEFL – Overall 83 with a minimum of 12 in listening, 13 in reading, 18 in speaking, and 21 in writing
- IELTS – Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- PTE – Overall 58 with 50 in each sub-section
- ELP Waiver – Applicants may satisfy the English language requirements if they have completed the senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
Special Restrictions:
No Special Restriction applicable
Exams Details:
| Exam name | Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any) |
| TOEFL | Required (minimum score 83) |
| IELTS | Required (minimum score 6.5) |
| PTE | Required (minimum score 58) |
| 12 | Required (minimum score 70%) |
The rating is done considering various factors
Frequently Asked Questions
The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:
Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.
What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education from a recognized institution.
What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto considered for the scholarship. No separate application is required.
What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts.
What is the duration of the Scholarship?
Every Semester
