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Deakin University awards 50% scholarships to eight Indian students
Deakin University in Australia is giving large scholarships to eight students connected to four Indian universities.
Each student will receive help covering half of their Deakin tuition fees.
The scholarships are for the 2026 study year.
Six students have already been chosen, and two more will be selected later.
The students were recognised for strong academic work, leadership and big goals.
Some recipients want to study data science or cybersecurity.
Deakin says its partnerships help students build on their education in India while gaining international experience.
The university also works with Indian institutions on research, degrees and student exchanges.
Deakin University will award 50% tuition-fee scholarships to eight high-achieving students for 2026.
The students come from four India HUB partners: MAHE, SIU, O.P. Jindal Global University and Chitkara University.
Six students have been recognised, while two scholarships remain to be awarded this year.
The scholarships recognise academic excellence, leadership potential, achievements and ambitions to create meaningful impact.
Recipients will pursue globally connected education, professional networks and career opportunities through Deakin University.
- Who
- Deakin University and eight high-achieving students from four Indian partner institutions; six have been recognised so far.
- What
- Deakin announced the Vice Chancellor’s Meritorious 50% Scholarships 2026, covering half of recipients’ Deakin tuition fees.
- Where
- The scholarships involve Deakin University in Australia and its India HUB partners: MAHE, SIU, O.P. Jindal Global University and Chitkara University.
- When
- The announcement was dated September 28; the scholarships apply to 2026, with two still to be awarded this year.
- Why
- They recognise student achievement and support international education, global networks and career opportunities.
Key facts
- Scholarship name
- Vice Chancellor’s Meritorious 50% Scholarships 2026
- Number of scholarships
- Eight in total
- Tuition contribution
- 50% of Deakin tuition fees
- Recognised so far
- Six students
- Remaining awards
- Two scholarships
- India HUB partners
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Symbiosis International University, O.P. Jindal Global University and Chitkara University
- Announcing institution
- Deakin University, Australia
Quotes
Ravneet Pawha
Vice President (Global Engagement) and CEO (South Asia) at Deakin University
“Our India HUB partnerships are about opening doors to a world of opportunity by giving students the ability to build on their education in India while accessing Deakin’s global learning, industry and professional networks.”
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“These scholarships are an important part of that journey, recognising ambitious students and giving them the support and confidence to pursue their aspirations, embrace global opportunities and create impact in the world.”
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