UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship

The guidelines of UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship states that an eligible candidate is one who

• is an Indian citizen and currently residing in India.
• possesses an offer letter for any course at the faculty of Economics, Business, and Law.
• Has a consistently good academic record.

Note: Students must not already be pursuing a program in an Australian institution. Those studying English in Australia are still eligible to apply for the scholarship.

There is no separate application form for UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship. However, to be considered for the scholarship, you must have an acceptance letter confirming admission at University of Queensland.

Apart from the acceptance letter, you have to provide the following supporting documents:

• An updated cv/resume describing your academic qualifications and professional experience
• Statement of Purpose written in about 1000 words, addressing the following subjects:
  • The reason for your interest in the chosen degree program at UQ.
  • Personal goals and professional ambitions.
• One reference letter in English from your teacher or a LOR from an employer.

Both first and second-semester students are eligible to apply for the scholarship program. The application deadlines for India Global Leaders Scholarship 2021 are:

Based on the applicant pool and the number of scholarships available, applicants are shortlisted. These students may have to undergo rounds of interviews before being finally selected for the UQ India Global Leaders Scholarship.

Factors Affecting Scholarship Selection Decision

While evaluating applications, the selection committee of UQ India Global Leaders Scholarships considers the following elements:

• Academic records
• Extra-curricular achievements
• Academic performance against your peer group
• Career objectives

Out of all the factors listed above, your academic excellence will play the most significant role.