• Dec 04, 2023
• kawaljeet kaur

University of Queensland is offering a scholarship to high-achieving students from India to study abroad

The University of Queensland is providing scholarships called India High Achievers scholarships to candidates who hold an Indian passport. Those who are interested can find information about the courses and scholarships on the official university website, uq.edu.au.

The India High Achievers scholarship offers a 20% reduction in tuition fees each year for the entire duration of the enrolled coursework program. However, it will only cover the approved credit points available.

Prospective students do not need to apply separately for this scholarship. When they submit their application to study at UQ, the Admissions team will assess their eligibility for the scholarship. If they meet the criteria, they will receive the scholarship offer along with their letter of acceptance to study at the university.

Eligibility Criteria

1. If you are interested, you must have already applied to study at the University of Queensland as a full-time student in a relevant coursework program starting in 2024 and have received an offer.
2. Students are required to enroll as full-time students, taking 8 units per semester unless their study plan requires otherwise.
3. Candidates must meet the program's entry rank and English language proficiency requirements.
4. Students should not have received any other scholarships or reductions in tuition fees from the university.
5. Candidates should not have received a full scholarship or sponsorship from another organization. However, those with partial scholarships or sponsorships may be considered at the discretion of the University.

Eligible subjects

The High Achievers Award India is available for any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at The University of Queensland, as long as it consists of at least 16 units. However, there are a few exceptions to this eligibility criteria. The exceptions include the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) or Bachelor of Science (Hons) with a major in Psychology, Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons), Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons), Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons), Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (Ochsner), Doctor of Medicine (Provisional), Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics, Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice, Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics, Master of Biostatistics, Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology, Master of Clinical Pharmacy, Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Counselling, Master of Dietetics Studies, Master of Occupational Therapy Studies, Master of Organisational Psychology, Master of Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy Studies, Master of Psychology, Master of Speech Pathology Studies, Master of Sports Coaching, and Master of Sports Medicine.