University of Wollongong (UOW) India Announces Kalyani Brahmbhatt Memorial Merit Scholarship for Economically Disadvantaged Students

Gujarat: The University of Wollongong (UOW) India, GIFT City Campus, has announced the launch of the Kalyani Brahmbhatt Memorial Merit Scholarship, established in memory of Ms Kalyani Brahmbhatt, a valued member of the University’s core Indian team, who tragically lost her life last year in a devastating aviation accident in India.

The scholarship honours Kalyani Brahmbhatt’s deep belief in the transformative power of education, integrity, discipline, and opportunity. Through this initiative, UOW India seeks to reduce financial barriers for high-potential students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and enable them to pursue higher education on the basis of merit and commitment.

Under the scheme, one eligible student from each of UOW India’s partner institutions will receive a 60 per cent scholarship on tuition fees for every year of study, subject to meeting defined academic and continuation requirements. The scholarship is applicable to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered at UOW India.

Speaking on the announcement, Prof. G.Q. Max Lu AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Wollongong, said:

“The Kalyani Brahmbhatt Memorial Merit Scholarship reflects our commitment to ensuring that financial constraints do not stand in the way of academic potential. By supporting meritorious students from economically disadvantaged families, we aim to uphold the values of integrity, excellence, and opportunity that lie at the heart of education, while celebrating the life of Kalyani, who was an integral part of our team and will forever remain in our memories.”

Aligned with national education priorities, the scholarship supports the objective of enabling meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds, consistent with the merit-cum-means principles outlined in Government of India scholarship frameworks.

Key Scholarship Details

• Scholarship Value: 60% tuition fee support per year
• Number of Scholarships: One student from each UOW India partner institute
• Eligibility: Merit-based and need-linked
• Income Threshold: Gross family income below ₹5 lakh per annum
• Academic Requirement: Minimum 75% in the most recent qualifying examination
• Applicable Programmes: Full-time, on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at UOW India
• Selection Process: Through UOW India’s partner universities
• Duration: Awarded annually; renewal subject to continued eligibility

The scholarship is merit-based and need-linked, and does not constitute a reservation, quota, or category-based entitlement. It is intended to broaden access to higher education while maintaining academic excellence as a core principle.

Through the Kalyani Brahmbhatt Memorial Merit Scholarship, UOW India reaffirms its commitment to inclusive, globally benchmarked education in India, while fostering a culture of responsibility, academic integrity, and long-term impact.