Maitri Scholarships: Eligibility, Deadline & How to Apply

The Maitri Scholarships aim to deepen educational links to support greater economic ties between Australia and India.

Universities will nominate potential scholars for consideration by the Centre. To be eligible the scholar must:  

• Be an Indian citizen
• Not be a current citizen or permanent resident of Australia
• Be a new Australian university enrolment
• Have completed an eligible Higher Degree by Research (HDR) application through the nominating Australian university
• Ensure they are proposing to study an approved course with suitably qualified academic and industry panel oversight at the nominated campus.
• Commit to participate in events and functions organised by the Centre, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) or their Australian university
• Hold a valid Student (subclass 500) visa for the duration of the scholarship
• Adhere to the Maitri Scholarships Program Agreement and associated documents including

Applications can only be submitted by Australian Universities with an active registration who meet the following criteria: 

• A higher education provider registered with the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA), and
• A tertiary provider registered under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).