Deakin University announced six Indian scholars receiving the Vice‑Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship 2026, each valued at over INR 6 million, covering full tuition for undergraduate or postgraduate programs at its Victorian campuses.
The scholarship program, now in its twelfth year, has supported more than 100 Indian students since 2014 and selects recipients through a rigorous multi‑stage evaluation of academic performance, co‑curricular achievements, leadership and global outlook.
Winners will also join the Vice‑Chancellor’s Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP), providing mentorship, industry engagement, networking with leaders from government, academia and business.
The final selection was announced live on NDTV, with comments from Vice‑Chancellor Professor Iain Martin and Vice President (Global Engagement) Ravneet Pawha highlighting the program’s role in fostering future leaders.
