“You don’t have to spend a lot to study in Australia? HOW?”
Yes! You read that right. Although education in Australia can sound expensive, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Studying abroad, paying for rent, travel, insurance and so much more can be very expensive. You can cut down on all those expenses by using the Desipedia App which helps you connect with the Indian community in Australia. However, tuition is still a large expense to be covered despite any other part-time jobs or help you receive.
Australia offers a variety of scholarships for International students who wish to pursue their education in Australia. The icing on the cake is that some of these available scholarships are specific to Indians.
It can be overwhelming to understand the requirements and eligibility before applying for any scholarship. Don’t you worry.
Here are 5 Scholarships that every Indian applying to Australia must know about!
1. Australia Awards Scholarships
This scholarship is awarded to exceptional Indians who are enrolled into engineering, construction, energy and resources, security, and strategic studies at leading Australian Universities.
The scholarship covers the entire tuition fee, return air travel expenses and establishment allowances for rent. They also cover health insurance and living expenses that can be very expensive abroad. In case the student requires supplementary academic support, fieldwork and a pre-course english examination, this too is covered by the scholarship.
So much for free? Yes. However not everyone can qualify. There are certain eligibility requirements for this scholarship. The student must be at least 18 years of age and satisfy all the admission requirements of the university. They must achieve minimum required scores on the English proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS and PTE.
The only catch with this scholarship is that the Indian students MUST return back to India on completing their education. This is a set back for those who wish to work and settle in Australia.
2. Dr. Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarship
The University of Sydney offers this to cover half of the tuition fees of a student for one entire year. This scholarship is specifically for international students.
This scholarship is applicable for students who have received an unconditional offer for a Masters course in the Faculty of Engineering.
These are a few requirements that must be satisfied:
- The student must be an international applicant.
- The student must have received an average of 75 in their undergraduate course
- The student must immediately enroll on receiving the scholarship.
Although 50% of the student’s fees is covered for a year, there are a lot more expenses to get through. The Desipedia App allows you to find the latest job-postings to help you cover up the extra costs through a part-time job.
3. GyanDhan Scholarship
GyanDhan is directed towards the bright students in order to make studying abroad more accessible. The scholarship offers 1 Lakh to 1 student.
The scholarship is a one-time reward given to the students at the start of the academic year for post graduation courses. The scholarship is not specific to any country or course.
The eligibility for this scholarship is purely based on academics. It is merit-based and given to students of high caliber and excellent academic records.
Although 1 Lakh does not make a huge difference, being the one student who is granted this privilege is surely a moment of pride for any Indian Student.
4. Destination Australia Scholarship
The scholarship is aimed at funding students who wish to pursue their education in tertiary Australian universities and institutions. They wish to attract socio-cultural and economic benefits that are brought forward by international students in order to empower regional Australia.
The scholarship covers upto 15,000 AUD per year for a maximum of 4 years.
These are a few requirements that must be satisfied:
- Hold excellent Academic merit
- Have a well written personal statement
- Cross out the university specific criteria
The catch with this scholarship is that the student must live and study in remote and regional parts of Australia. In such cases it is easy to let go and lose track of your desi-ness. Not to worry. The Desipedia App is sure to keep you connected to the Indian Communities of Australia. You can even use the chit-chat feature of the app in order to connect and make new friends.
5. Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded by individual universities on the behalf of the Department of Education. The procedure, criteria, eligibility is different in every university.
This Scholarship is specifically directed towards students who wish to take up Research Masters and Research Doctorate programs. If the scholarship awarded is for the Research Masters scholarship then it is valid for 2 years. While in the case of a Research Doctorate, the scholarship is valid for a minimum of three years and a maximum of four years.
The Scholarship covers up to 124,000 AUD. This can cover up your living costs, daily expenses and much more. More than often, you are also provided the entire tuition fees as a scholarship and are eligible to receive a stipend from your university.
Finally the Scholarship is only awarded to those who
- Show immense research potential
- Hold high academic credit
- Have completed their postgraduate studies
Australia offers many more scholarships directed towards their international students. They range from engineering specific to university specific scholarships. They even offer financial aid for their international students.
Although you are a student in a far away country such as Australia, you have nothing to worry about. The Indian community in Australia is very welcoming and is sure to help you find cheaper accommodations, part-time jobs and welcome you into their families. The Desipedia App is where you take your first step towards connecting with the Indian Australians. They are sure to make your experience more cost-effective and less lonely.