Macquarie University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Anupam Sarkar from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is a Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ, Australia) and CPA (Australia) with 8+ years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, and finance. He pursued a Master of Accounting in Professional Practice at Macquarie University, supported by the Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship, awarded to the top 1% of international students. With prior degrees from Oxford Brookes University and ACCA, along with achievements such as the ACCA Business Case Competition Champion, Anupam built a strong academic and professional profile. His combination of global qualifications, professional success, and leadership experiences made his application stand out.

Read his story to learn how academic excellence and professional credentials can strengthen a competitive scholarship application.

Vanellope Catatumbo from Vietnam is pursuing a Master of Management at the University of Technology Sydney with the support of the Postgraduate Academic Excellence International Scholarship, which covers 30% of tuition fees. She previously received the ASEAN Early International Scholarship at Macquarie University and the Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship at RMIT Vietnam. Despite a modest GPA, her strong motivation, resilience, and diverse academic background in HR and Accounting helped her stand out and secure multiple awards.

Read her story to see how perseverance, authenticity, and leveraging unique strengths can open doors to scholarships beyond grades.