Sydney Scholars India Scholarship Program
Ava Khan (New Delhi) - Bachelor of Science
Sydney Scholars India Scholarship recipient
Ava’s big idea is to develop an e-health system where every Indian’s medical data could be linked to their national identification number and accessed via their devices or government registries. This will not only contribute to accurate patient diagnosis but also assist the next generation of doctors and improve the Indian public healthcare system significantly.
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $40,000 |
|
1 April 2024 | 2 June 2024 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
A total of 28 scholarships will be awarded annually, consisting of:
- 3 x $40,000 per annum for any undergraduate degree of up to four years.
- 10 x $20,000 first-year scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- 15 x $10,000 first-year scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Who's eligible
You must:
- an international student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003. This excludes Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents
- hold Indian citizenship and be a current resident of India
- have applied for but not yet commenced an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney at the time of application for the award.
Note: You are not eligible if you are a permanent resident of Australia, or if you have previously held a University of Sydney India Scholarship.
Background
This program intends to foster the engagement between the University and India in our investment in research, collaboration with industry partners and deepening the commitment to education for students to achieve their full potential.
Previous scholarship recipients
Madhullikaa Singh (Mumbai) - Bachelor of Arts and Advanced Studies
Madhulikaa's big idea is to challenge people into discussing things that are considered taboo in India, topics like mental health, sexual assault and harassment. She has been discussing these topics through her Instagram @talkthetaboo
Aryan Bhatia (Delhi) - Bachelor of Engineering Honours
Sydney Scholars India Scholarship recipient
Aryan's big idea is to create an app to link farmers with nearby storage facilities and markets. In India, 40 percent of crops are wasted because they do not reach storage facilities or the markets in time. Aryan's app will improve the livelihoods of Indian farmers, reduce poverty and food wastage.
Prajwal Gajawada - Masters in Architectural Science
Sydney Scholars India Scholarship recipient
Prajwal's big idea is to make sustainability affordable for the mass population.
The Sydney India scholarship provided him with financial support and motivated him to work towards an illustrious career ahead.
Shaili Patel (Ahmedabad) - Master of Management
Shaili's big idea is to empower not-for-profit organisations and voluntary groups. Shaili is passionate about making the world a better place and would like to use her business management skills to help local communities in India.
1. Background
a. The Sydney Scholars India Scholarships are awarded to exceptional international students. The Scholarship is open to all commencing Indian students enrolled full time in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.
2. Eligibility
a. Applicants must be an international student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003. This excludes Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents.
b. Applicants must hold Indian citizenship and be a current resident of India. Proof of residency will be required.
c. Applicants must have applied for but not yet commenced an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney at the time of application for the award.
d. Applicants commencing a second degree at the University of Sydney are eligible to apply provided they have not previously held The Sydney Scholars India Scholarship.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit,
II. personal statements, and
III. the applicant’s application for admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of a selection committee consisting of two academic nominees and two non-academic nominees made by the Associate Vice-President Sydney Future Students.
4. Value
a. Three scholarship amounts are offered based on ranking against selection criteria:
I. $40,000 per annum for any undergraduate degree up to four years, or
II. $20,000 for one semester only, or
III. $10,000 for one semester only.
b. Applicants must complete the “Acceptance of their Unconditional Admission Offer” by the deadline associated with their scholarship offer round. Failing to do will result the scholarship offer being rescinded.
c. On award, student must remain enrolled at the University of Sydney after census date.
d. For award 4(a)(i), 50% of the annual value will be credited to the student fee account each semester. Any unused amount will be paid as cash after census date. For award 4(a)(ii) and (iii), the payment will be made to the student after the census date of each semester as a cash payment.
e. Deferral or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted.
f. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds
g. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing eligibility
a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum semester average mark (SAM) of 65 and have no outstanding fees.
b. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have achieved a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) to receive their next payment.
c. The Scholarship is transferable to another major, degree or faculty but is not transferrable to another University.
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. becomes a domestic student,
III. commences part-time study without prior approval from the Director International, Sydney Future Students,
IV. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
V. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application,
VI. has accepted another scholarship administered by the University of Sydney (funded by the University or by a third party), of a value exceeding A$10,000 per annum, or
VII. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave.
b. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.
7. Other Requirements
a. Scholarship recipients may be invited to promote the program in which they are enrolled as well as represent the University of Sydney at student events, marketing events and corporate networking events. Costs of representing the University of Sydney at these functions will be met by the University of Sydney.
