Macquarie University's AUD 40,000 Scholarship for Indian Students

Macquarie University in Sydney, one of Australia's top-ranked universities (ranked 9th in Australia, THE 2026), has launched a major scholarship specifically for Indian students. The headline number is AUD 40,000 (approx. ₹22.8 Lakhs), but the real story is even better.

The best part? You don't even have to apply for it.

Here is the strategic, fact-checked breakdown of what this scholarship is and how to make sure you get it.

What Does "Up to AUD 40,000" Actually Mean?

This is the most important question. This is not a one-time payment.

The scholarship is officially called the "India $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship."

Here is the simple math:

• It provides AUD 10,000 per year (approx. ₹5.7 Lakhs) toward your tuition fees.
• If you are doing a 4-year undergraduate degree (like a Bachelor of Engineering), that's 10,000 x 4 = AUD 40,000.
• If you are doing a 2-year Master's degree (like an MBA or Master of Data Science), that's 10,000 x 2 = AUD 20,000.

Think of it as a yearly discount on your tuition, not a one-time lucky draw.

How to Get This Scholarship (without a separate application)

The process is automatic, which means you just need to focus on your application and timeline.

Step 1: Be an Eligible Indian Student You must be a citizen of India and be applying for a full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. (Note: Graduate Certificates and some specific medical programs are excluded).

Step 2: Apply to Macquarie University This is the "application." You do not need to fill out a separate scholarship form. You will be automatically assessed for the scholarship when you apply for your course for the 2025 or 2026 intakes.

Step 3: Accept Your Offer (The "Early" Part) This is the most critical action. To lock in the scholarship, you must:

• Receive your Letter of Offer from Macquarie.
• Accept the offer and pay the commencement fee by the deadline specified in your offer letter.

That's it. By applying and accepting your offer on time, the AUD 10,000 per year is automatically applied.

How to Get AUD 50,000 Instead of AUD 40,000

Macquarie also offers the "Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship" (VCIS), which is a one-time AUD 10,000 (approx. ₹5.7 Lakhs) tuition fee reduction.

And the best news? You can combine them.

VCIS is based on your grades. You're automatically checked for it, but you need:

• For Master's students: Minimum 65% marks (WAM equivalent)
• For Bachelor's students: Minimum 85 ATAR score equivalent

If you have strong grades, you can stack both awards for a combined total of AUD 50,000 (about ₹28.5 Lakhs). This includes AUD 40,000 from the Early Acceptance Scholarship over 4 years, plus AUD 10,000 from the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship as a one-time payment.

Who Is This For?

This scholarship is perfect for Indian students who have good academic scores (above 65% for Master's, 85 ATAR equivalent for Bachelor's), can make a quick decision and pay the commencement fee early, want to study popular courses like Business Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, or IT, and are targeting 2025 or 2026 intake.

Macquarie is clearly looking for talented Indian students. The game plan is straightforward: apply, get your offer, and accept it before the deadline.

Key Things to Remember

• Timeline matters: Accept your offer by the deadline in your letter. Miss it, and you miss the scholarship.
• No extra paperwork: Both scholarships are automatic. Focus on submitting a strong application.
• Grades matter for the bonus: The AUD 10,000 extra (VCIS) only comes if your academic record is strong.
• It's real money off tuition: This directly reduces what you pay each year, making studying in Australia more affordable.
• Ready to apply? An AUD 50,000 scholarship package is available for Indian students with strong profiles. Talk to a Leap Scholar expert today to fast-track your application and make sure you meet all deadlines.