Australia’s Macquarie University has introduced the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship, offering outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students a tuition fee rebate of up to AUD $50,000. The initiative aims to support talented individuals aspiring to pursue higher education in Australia.
Eligible Indian students can avail themselves of up to AUD $40,000 through the India Early Acceptance Scholarship and an additional AUD $10,000 via the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship. This combined financial support substantially reduces the cost of study at one of Australia’s top-ranked universities.
Eligibility and Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be full-time international students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees (excluding Graduate Certificates). The key requirements include:
* Citizenship of India
* Acceptance of the offer letter and payment of commencement fees by the stated deadline
* Continuous enrolment in all compulsory study periods
* No receipt of a government sponsorship or scholarship covering full tuition fees (unless approved by the university’s scholarship team)
Additionally, postgraduate applicants must have a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) equivalent of 65, while undergraduate candidates should hold a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) equivalent of 85. Students must begin their studies in the session and year mentioned in their scholarship offer letter.
Commitment to Nurturing Indian Talent
Commenting on the initiative, David Harrison, Executive Director, International, Macquarie University, said, “With India emerging as one of the fastest-growing sources of global talent, this scholarship reflects our commitment to supporting students who demonstrate exceptional academic merit and ambition.”
Macquarie University continues to strengthen its international reputation, recently ranking 9th in Australia and 166th globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, which evaluated over 2,100 institutions worldwide.
