Macquarie University Australia
Macquarie University is a public research university in Sydney, Australia’s Macquarie Park region. The New South Wales Government created it in 1964, making it the third university in Sydney’s metropolitan area. Macquarie ranks #10 in Australia and #130 globally (QS World University Rankings, 2024). It also comes #192 among the Best Global Universities.
Macquarie offers one of Australia’s most generous overseas scholarship programs. This provides a diverse range of long and short-term possibilities for overseas students. Macquarie provides a wide range of scholarships. Most place a significant focus on social inclusion, while others value intellectual and athletic achievement. Macquarie University scholarship includes maintenance allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover, and gap in tuition fees.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
About the scholarship
The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) recognizes international students who perform academically. This extremely competitive scholarship is available to deserving candidates who want to attend Macquarie University for postgraduate study. It is granted depending on academic merit. Up to AUD 10,000 can be credited toward your tuition with this award. We advise you to accept your offer and scholarship as soon as possible to avoid disappointment since there is a minimal number of them available.
Key details
Award value | (Fee reduction) Up to AUD $10,000 |
| Duration | One-off award |
| Applications close | (Fee reduction) Up to AUD 10,000 |
| Study level | Postgraduate |
| Student type | International |
Criteria
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for this scholarship, which includes being a full-time international student starting postgraduate coursework (not Graduate Certificates or Global MBA courses).
- For postgraduate applications, at least a WAM equivalent of 65 is a must.
- Start your studies in the year and session specified in your offer letter for a scholarship.
Applicable course
- All
How to apply
Candidates must submit a nomination form and have a current Macquarie University admissions offer to be eligible for this award. The application form requires you to:
- The application form must be filled out, and in the Scholarship Name field, applicants must put “VCIS.”
- On your Macquarie University offer letter, enter your student number as described.
Macquarie University $5,000 Regional Scholarship
About the scholarship
Competent overseas students from qualifying regions who want to attend Macquarie University for coursework will get this scholarship. This scholarship, valued at AUD 5,000 a year for the duration of your postgraduate coursework degree (AUD 2,500 will be credited each session), is among the most generous in Australia.
All qualifying students who start their studies in 2024 or 2025 will get this grant.
Key details
| Award value | (Fee reduction) AUD $5,000 per year |
| Duration | Standard course duration |
| Applications close | (Fee reduction) AUD 5,000 per year  |
| Study level | Postgraduate |
| Student type | International |
Criteria
To qualify for this scholarship, you need to be an international student stydying full-time in postgraduate coursework (apart from Graduate Certificates and Global MBA courses) and fulfill the requirements:
- 1. Hold citizenship in any of the following countries: South Korea, Japan, Russia, Lebanon, Iran, 2. Jordan, Saudi Arabia, or any other nation in the ASEAN, South Asia, Africa, Latin America, or Europe.
- 3. By the Acceptance Deadline, accept your offer letter and send in the commencement money.
- Continue to be enrolled during all required study periods.
Applicable course
- All
How to apply
The scholarship applicants will be evaluated automatically. The scholarship and their offer letter will be available to the successful candidates. To be on the assessment list for this scholarship, kindly make sure:
- Your application for the postgraduate degree you intend to pursue has been accepted.
- The course for which you have applied is one for which you are eligible.
Pakistan $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship
About the scholarship
Competent Pakistani international students who want to study for a degree at Macquarie University will get an early acceptance scholarship, which covers about 25% of their annual tuition costs. This scholarship, valued at AUD 10,000 a year for the duration of your postgraduate coursework degree (AUD 5,000 will be credited each session), is among the most generous in Australia. In the second session of your first year of enrollment, AUD 10,000 will be paid in full. The remaining AUD 5,000 will be paid out in each session going forward for the length of the course.
| Award value | Open year-round |
| Duration | Standard course duration |
| Applications close | Open year round |
| Study level | Postgraduate |
| Student type | International |
Criteria
You must complete the following requirements to be eligible for this fellowship, open to full-time overseas students beginning postgraduate coursework (not graduate certificates or global MBA courses).
- Hold Pakistani citizenship.
- By the Acceptance Deadline, accept your offer letter and send in the commencement money.
- Continue to be enrolled during all required study periods.
Applicable course
- All
How to apply
The scholarship applicants will be evaluated automatically. The scholarship and their offer letter will be available to the successful candidates. To be on the assessment for this scholarship, kindly make sure:
- Your application for the postgraduate degree you intend to pursue has been accepted.
- You are qualified for the course for which you have applied.
Global MBA Alumni Scholarship
About the scholarship
Students at Macquarie University are acknowledged for their accomplishments in earning postgraduate degrees. This scholarship offers qualified Macquarie University graduates seeking a global MBA 10% off their tuition. (10% of the tuition fees will be credited for each session). We advise you to apply and be accepted early to minimize disappointment since scholarships are limited.
| Award value | (Fee reduction) 10% of total tuition fees |
| Applications close | Open year round |
| Study level | Postgraduate |
| Student type | International |
| Duration | Standard course duration |
Criteria
You must be a full-time foreign student pursuing a global MBA and fulfill the following requirements to be eligible for this scholarship:
- Possess a degree from Macquarie University.
- Fulfill the academic and English prerequisites to get admitted to the course of your choice.
Applicable courses
- Global Master of Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate of Global Business Practice
How to apply
Candidates for this award will be evaluated automatically for admission to Macquarie University. An offer will be extended to the chosen candidates as part of their Macquarie University offer.
- Please ensure you have successfully applied for the postgraduate degree you intend to pursue to be considered for this grant.
- You are qualified for the course for which you have applied.
