An international student from La Trobe University in Bendigo has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the local community, winning an award at the Victorian Government’s International Education Awards 2018.
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Tejas Deshmukh, a community planning and development student from India, was presented with the ‘International Student of the Year – Regional’ award recently in Melbourne.
La Trobe deputy vice-chancellor academic Kerri-Lee Krause said Mr Deshmukh has played a significant role in connecting the University with the wider Bendigo community.
“We are extremely proud of Tejas and congratulate him on all that he has achieved since arriving in Bendigo,” Professor Krause said.
“Adjusting to a new country and new university would be a challenge for anyone, but Tejas has wholeheartedly embraced opportunities to make a positive difference.”
As part of the award, Mr Deshmukh won $10,000 towards the tuition fees for his masters degree, which he is due to complete this year.
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