Application for University of Canberra's scholarship worth Rs 1 crore closes soon

NEW DELHI: The University of Canberra (UC) in Australia has announced that the application window to its Vice-Chancellor’s Social Champion Scholarship will close on October 9, 2022.

The applications opened on April 1, 2023, with three scholarships offered to international students intending to commence at UC in Semester One, 2023. The total combined value of the scholarship is up to 200,000 dollar (approximately up to Rs One Crore) per student.

This includes tuition fees for the course duration, on-campus accommodation, and a yearly allowance of 10,000 dollar (Australian dollars). The Vice-Chancellor’s Social Champion Scholarship will cover all major expenses that are a part of studying in Australia.

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Students interested can apply for the scholarship before the due date in two easy steps:

Step 1: The student must have an offer letter from the University of Canberra for Semester One, 2023. If they do not have an offer, they may apply through an Education Agent or directly online by following the process using the link: www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/apply-to-uc/international-student-applications.

Step 2: The University of Canberra requires an offer letter from the university for international students. Once this is done, they may proceed to complete the supplementary form. This includes a personal statement. Scholarship applications submitted without an offer letter from the University of Canberra will not be processed. The link to the supplementary form: www.canberra.edu.au/campaign/vice-chancellors-social-champion-scholarship/application-form

For more information about the VC's Social Championship Scholarship, students may contact scholarships@canberra.edu.au. The Vice-Chancellor’s Social Champion Scholarships will be offered to students who excel not only academically, but also demonstrate leadership characteristics and a passion for social equity. The scholarship aims to encourage financially challenged students who want to further their undergraduate or postgraduate studies and make a positive difference in the community.