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Who can apply

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Country of study
Australia · Canberra
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Languages
  • English: level not specifiedRequired
Other conditions
  • The scholarship is for high-achieving students from the state universities.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: offers 20 PhD scholarships every year to high-achieving students from the state universities
  • You must satisfy other selection criteria set out by the Maharashtra State Government.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Satisfy other selection criteria set out by the Maharashtra State Government.
  • You must be eligible to receive an Australian international student visa.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Be eligible to receive an Australian international student visa.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Fully funded
Tuition and living costs paid.
  • The organisation does not say whether travel is paid.
  • The organisation does not say whether insurance is paid.
  • The organisation does not say whether visa fees are paid.
Paid
Tuition
Allowance
A$35,000 a year
Number of places
20 places

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Vice-Chancellor of your university.
    With whom
    You (the applicant)
  2. Step 2: UNSW Canberra evaluates the EOIs and notifies competitive candidates.
    With whom
    UNSW Canberra
  3. Step 3: Submit a formal application to UNSW Canberra following the Graduate Research application process.
    With whom
    You (the applicant)
    Documents to provide
    • Referee reports
    • Evidence of English language proficiency

Where to apply

UNSW Canberra (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Maharashtra State Government Sponsorship

Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of UNSW Canberra: unsw.edu.au