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1

WEBINAR

How to crack full-


ride scholarships
abroad.
With Aditya Dhankhar

20 August 2023
2

My Background

STEP 1: Choosing a Country

STEP 2: Shortlisting Courses

TABLE OF CONTENT
STEP 3: Scholarship Search

About Research Programs

Building a strong case


3

MY BACKGROUND
2017 - 2021:
Bachelor’s in Mechanical
Engineering @ TIET Patiala.
Research internships at IISc, IITK,
CU Boulder.

2021 - 2022: Worked in manufacturing


and management consulting.

2022 - 2024:
Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
@ RMIT Melbourne, Australia.
Awarded full-ride scholarship worth
$140,000 covering tuition and
living expenses. Aditya Dhankhar
4

Your experience will be highly dependent on


CHOOSING A the country you go to.

COUNTRY Deliberate carefully before making a


decision. Think of family support, culture
finances, long-term plans, weather, etc.
Why did I choose Australia? 🇦🇺
Language Weather Visa conditions Earning potential
5

Rankings
Draft your first list using QS, THE,
The Economist rankings.
SHORTLISTING
COURSES University Websites
Read basic info (fees, deadlines,
Picking the right course will
docs) on the website carefully.
help you thrive in a new
environment and launch your
career to the next level.
Talk to Alum
Message alum from your target
courses on LinkedIn.

Ask them:
Average salaries
Roles/ companies hiring
Their experience
6

Scholarships can alleviate financial burden


SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH and stress.

Build a strong profile and improve luck


surface area by planning ahead.

University Resources Government Content creators LinkedIn


7

More scholarships
ABOUT Higher research funding
abroad translates to higher
RESEARCH student scholarships.

PROGRAMS
Perks:
During your scholarship search, you will
come across courses like: Flexible: no classes or
assignments
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (3-5 years) Cutting-edge research
Promising post-grad
prospects.
Master by Research (2 years)
or
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Points to consider
or
some other name Limited peer-to-peer
interaction
Work on a research problem with a Part-time/ internship
restrictions
supervisor and submit a thesis at the end.
Requires persistence
8

There are many steps you can take to


BUILDING A STRONG improve your chances to land a full-ride
scholarship.
CASE

High Grades Internships & Research Statement of Purpose Test Scores


experience (if applicable)
9

Zero-interest endowment loans


Tata and Mahindra offer
interest-free loan scholarships.
WAYS TO SAVE
MONEY On-campus jobs
Jobs in academia like teaching/
Apart from scholarships, there
research assistant roles pay well.
are a few more ways to save
money:

Choosing wisely
Think about the job market, visa
conditions, costs involved to
access if the investment is worth
it or not.
10

LET’S
CONNECT
LIFE IN AUSTRALIA CONTENT
THANK YOU!
ANY QUESTIONS?

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