- The scholarships are available to Indian students who qualify for the selection process conducted by the Deakin South Asia office based in New Delhi.
Australia’s Deakin University is offering Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious Scholarship Program (VSMSP) 2024 to Indian students.
Ten full-fee scholarships (each valued at over Rs 6 million) will be offered in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies across any area of study at Deakin’s campuses in Victoria, Australia. Also, 2024 will see one scholarship dedicated to a sports study.
These scholarships are offered as part of the ‘Changing Lives’ initiative. “Every year, the programme rewards Indian students with consistently high academic performance and the potential to make a lasting impact globally with the opportunity to study in Australia at Deakin University,” the varsity claims.
The scholarships are available to Indian students who qualify for the selection process conducted by the Deakin South Asia office based in New Delhi. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements after which the selection will involve an application review, referee recommendations, online interviews, and in-person panel interviews in the presence of neutral representatives from academia and industry.
Eligibility criteria – For Undergraduate Courses
- Students residing in India
- Students taking Year 12 can submit their predicted scores when applying; however, the final selection will be based on actual results
- English language proficiency as per requirements for the course / area of study at Deakin University
- Significant achievements in co-curricular activities
For Postgraduate Courses
- Students residing in India
- 85% and above in Year 12 scores from CBSE / ICSE / State Board
- 80% and above in an undergraduate degree
- English language proficiency as per requirements for the course / area of study at Deakin University
- Significant achievements in co-curricular activities
The selection is based on academic performance, a well-rounded profile that includes achievements in co-curricular activities, commitment to societal contributions, and English language proficiency. Interested students are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and apply soon with the submission of required documents as specified by Deakin University.
Deakin University also offers other bursaries and scholarships of up to 25 per cent of the total tuition fee for students who aspire to a world-class education onshore at Deakin campuses.
Students can apply at the official website.