MGSM Scholarship

The MGSM scholarship, awarded by the Macquarie University, offers financial support to domestic and international students beginning their chosen Macquarie PG program. The MGSM committee has specific eligibility, application, and selection criteria for the MGSM Scholarship applicants.

MGSM Scholarship recipients get a tuition fee of up to 25% for their chosen program.
Selections are based on the personal statement, academic excellence, and leadership qualities.
Proficiency in the English language is mandatory for Macquarie admission and scholarship.

Applications for other scholarships can also be submitted simultaneously along with the MGSM scholarship application. Macquarie University has several scholarships for international students, thus offering them to pursue higher education in Australia.

Highlights

Scholarship Type	College-Specific, Need-Based, Tuition-Fee-Waiver
Offered by	Institution
Organization	Macquarie University
Application Deadline	N/A
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	One Time Payment
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://www.mq.edu.au/study/international-students/scholarships/details/mgsm-scholarships-and-awards
Online Application Link	https://www.mq.edu.au/about/about-the-university/faculties-and-departments/business/study-with-us/mgsm/apply-now/documents/mba/MGSM-Scholarship-Application.pdf

Eligibility Criteria

One of the key requirements for an applicant is to secure admission to an MGSM program. Apart from this, applicants must fulfill the essential and additional eligibility criteria for MGSM Scholarships

Essential Requirements

Completion of a UG degree followed by at least two years of work experience in the managerial or professional fields.
- Providing support in getting direct entry into the Macquarie MBA program.
Completion of a UG degree is required for getting direct admission into the Master of Management. OR
At least five years of work experience in relevant professional or managerial fields to get admission into a Macquarie Graduate Diploma or Certificate program.
Proof of proficiency in the English language.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the essential requirements for admission to any graduate program, some additional requirements or rather combination of qualities required to be possessed by candidates are:

Impressive university record of scholarship, for example, GPA of 3.3 out of 5.0 or equivalent.
Availability of finances to study a graduate program at Macquarie University.
Display strong leadership qualities and the potential to perform teamwork.
- Interest in activities organized by various communities.
- Good experience of a global outlook.
Display the quality to lead and help in sustaining the value at the workplace.
Ethically responsible citizen of the home country
Possess a good sense of maturity and motivation to achieve goals.
Capacity to struggle and overcome hardships.

Application Process

The application process for MGSM Scholarship is quite straightforward. To register for the scholarship, applicants must submit a Scholarship Application Cover Sheet.

Along with the application, candidates are required to submit a 1000 word personal statement. It should include:

Why you should be awarded the MGSM Scholarship.
Should address the MGSM Scholarship selection criteria.

Candidates must note that they have to complete and submit the scholarship application at the same time as their application for admission to Macquarie University.

The university accepts applications for more than one Macquarie Scholarship program, however, no student may hold two scholarships simultaneously.

Selection Process

The MGSM Scholarship Awards Committee of Macquarie University is responsible for the shortlisting and selection of the recipients.

Financial hardship and the need for the award are considered.
Fulfillment of the eligibility criteria and display potential are considered for the scholarship.

The recipients of the MGSM scholarship are sent an email with the scholarship offer.

The selection for this scholarship is highly competitive. Therefore, it is not confirmed that once you submit an application you will be selected for the scholarship. In any case, the decision of the scholarship committee shall be considered final and binding on all applicants.

Grant Details

Macquarie University, one of Australia’s top-ranking universities, is offering MGSM scholarships to students across the globe. With the sponsorships received, the university supports its postgraduate level students during their 2 years study duration.

The assistance is made available to Australian and International students at the MGSM. The award is presented annually as a reduction of fee up to 25% for the choice of program.

Pursuing a postgraduate degree by attending university requires an investment of a huge sum, especially for international students. Course fees comprise of various expenses that include tuition fees, cost of living, books, and supplies, etc.

Furthermore, international students have to incur the cost of their travel and stay in Australia. In such a situation a reduction in the amount of payment can be a great help for students. The scholarship recipients are chosen on the basis of need so be sure to check the scholarship options at the time of application.