Ashok Khurana Scholarship for Outstanding Indian Student

This scholarship supports the education of an outstanding Indian student who is undertaking full time post-graduate studies at the University.

This scholarship was established by Professor Ashok Khurana and offers a stipend of A$30,000, payable towards the recipient's airfares, living expenses and tuition fees. The successful applicant will receive a 50% reduction on the tuition fees for the duration of their program.

This scholarship is available to candidates who:

• Are Indian nationals;
• Not currently studying in Australia; and/or
• Residing in Australia on a Student, Bridging or any other visa.

This Scholarship will be open only to candidates undertaking a postgraduate coursework program of study, on a full time basis at the University in the areas of:

• Education;
• Agriculture (including Food Security and Wine);
• Health Services (including Biotechnology);
• Clean Technology;
• Environment (including Urban Planning & Architecture);
• Aerospace;
• Resources; and any other programs as agreed by the Donor and the University (excluding studies related to Military or Defence).

Selection of the successful applicant will be made according to:

• academic merit; and
• a personal statement which demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities and an intention to significantly enhance India's development in their field of study upon completion of their studies.