Maitri scholar's program fantastic initiative to increase Australia-India ties: Dan Trehan

Feb 12, 2022

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Australian Trade Minister Dan Trehan on February 12 said that the Maitri scholar's program is a fantastic initiative to increase ties between Australia and India. Speaking to ANI, he said, “There's also an investment in fellows. 11 fellows, high-level doctoral students will also get a stipend equivalent to a Rhodes and Fulbright scholarship. Then there's a cultural exchange program to improve cultural exchange between Australia-India.” He further added, “Fantastic initiative to increase ties between Australia and India. The first 2 are scholarships. Like Rhodes and Fulbright scholarships are these 45, for bright graduate and UG students. You get your education paid for and stipend to help with living costs.”