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Three Indian-origin students at Macquarie Univ secure top scholarships
These international scholarships provide recipients with valuable opportunities to immerse themselves in new cultures, build global networks, and develop key skills that will enhance their personal and professional growth.
Scholarship recipients Manav Khatri, Megha and Mahesh Sachi. / Macquarie University
Macquarie University has announced that several of its students, including those of Indian origin, have secured prestigious scholarships as part of the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan, aimed at strengthening ties with regional neighbors and fostering global collaboration.
These scholarships provide recipients with valuable opportunities to immerse themselves in new cultures, build global networks, and develop key skills that will enhance their personal and professional growth.
The New Colombo Plan emphasizes the importance of student mobility and engagement with the Asia Pacific region, fostering educational and cultural exchange. As part of this initiative, Macquarie University’s deputy vice-chancellor (Academic), professor Rorden Wilkinson, highlighted the university’s commitment to nurturing its students' global perspectives.
“These scholarships provide an exciting opportunity for our students to immerse themselves in other cultures and gain skills and experiences that will shape their futures,” professor Wilkinson said. “Our students’ involvement strengthens Australia’s ties with the Asia Pacific region and reflects the value of international collaboration in education. We are proud of our students and are excited to see the positive impact they will make.”
Among the Indian-origin students, Megha Mahesh, a Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) and Bachelor of Security Studies student, will study Hindi at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. She will also participate in internships with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, BetterSG, and The Tech for Good Institute.
Manav Khatri, a Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Economics student, will travel to Japan to study at Waseda University. He is also set to undertake a mentorship with Justin Hayhurst, the Australian Ambassador to Japan.
Sachi Russell, a Bachelor of Marketing and Media student, will attend Waseda University in Japan to study Japanese and pursue an internship with the Tokyo-based advertising agency, TBWA\HAKUHODO Inc.
Other students selected for the scholarships include:
Amy Aquilina, studying a Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, will travel to Singapore to study Mandarin at Nanyang Technological University. She will also teach English to students as part of a cultural exchange and professional development experience in Japan.
Krystal Lau, a Bachelor of Commerce (Business Information Systems) student, will attend the University of Hong Kong and participate in a Ministry of National Development internship and mentorship in Singapore.
Zara Oong, pursuing a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and Bachelor of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence), will study Mandarin and Cantonese at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She will complete internships at Hong Kong Univisual Intelligent Technology and Macquarie Group Hong Kong.
William Pitts, studying a Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Laws, will travel to India to study Hindi at OP Jindal Global University. He will also participate in internships at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses and the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People in New Delhi.
Emma Teffer, who is studying a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts, will travel to Fiji to study Fiji Hindi at the University of the South Pacific and complete an internship with United Nations (UN) Women.
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