10 Indian Students Win Deakin University Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship to Transform Their Lives

Deakin University, Australia recently concluded the nationwide search of 10 students to be awarded the Deakin University Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship for the year 2023. Ten Indian students - Advay Srivastava, Anjali Mishra, Arushi Shrivastava, Gaurya Singla, Manya Mahajan, Rishika Kapur, Shreshtha Sinha, Simranpreet Kaur Pannu, Sushmitha Singh, and Umang Khandelwal - are the recent recipients of Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship 2023. The winners were announced during an exclusive “Leaders of Tomorrow” episode in collaboration with Deakin University, showcased on Times Now and Mirror Now.

Ten Indian students have been awarded a 100% tuition fee waiver to study at Deakin University, Australia

Deakin University is a leading Australian higher education institution, and is considered among the top 1% universities in the world. During the landmark tenth year of the Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship (India) Program, Deakin University reaffirmed its strong dedication to fostering ties with India. This initiative currently includes 10 exceptional students, up from the original 4 beneficiaries earlier this year. The program has already helped 36 accomplished Indian scholars, continuing its tradition of changing lives. This groundbreaking program has now impacted the lives of 46 deserving Indians with the most recent cohort of winners.

With a series of landmark initiatives has further strengthened Deakin University’s commitment to India and its students. With the expansion of the Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship (India) Program this year and the announcement of Deakin University’s campus in GIFT City, India, Deakin University’s bond with India is seen to be stronger than ever.

Out of a large pool of students from various parts of India, 15 remarkable finalists were selected after a thorough screening procedure. These finalists then received a thorough review which included a group discussion on the significance of sports in academics and the role of digital learning in today's contemporary environment.

“We are thrilled to award the scholarship to these exceptional students, each showcasing a profound dedication to community enrichment across a spectrum of interests”, stated Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Alliances) and CEO (South Asia) at Deakin University.

“These driven students transcend disciplines to create a positive global impact. From studying economics to improve social welfare, to learning psychology to promote accessible mental health, their ambitions know no bounds. I look forward to witnessing how the skills they gain at Deakin University will help them achieve their vision. I am confident that these young leaders will use their talents to make a difference in the world and strengthen the ties between India and Australia,” she added.

The scholarship awardees will have the chance to take part in the Vice-Chancellor's Professional Excellence Program, which is a development program that will aid them in discovering their professional and personal goals through workshops, meetings for professional development, and academic mentoring.

“I am thrilled to embark on a journey of studying film, television, and animation, a long-held dream that is finally becoming a reality. My passion lies in becoming a performer who creates impactful content and stories, inspiring and educating audiences on pressing social matters. This incredible opportunity, through the Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship, aligns directly with my aspirations” shared Advay Srivastava, one of the recipients of Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship 2023.

The scholarship recipients were joined by their parents, who shared their excitement and pride in their children’s achievements.

Manya Mahajan’s father expressed, “We are deeply grateful to Deakin University for this remarkable initiative. The recognition of Manya’s hard work and dedication is truly heartwarming. This 100% scholarship not only alleviates a significant financial burden from us as parents, but it also empowers our child to wholeheartedly dedicate herself to her academic studies”

If you also want to be the next Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship winner, applications are open for 2024 scholarships, apply here - https://www.deakinuniversity.in/vcscholars/