University of Melbourne Graduate Scholarships for International Students

About the Scholarships

Study in Australia; These scholarships are open for Australian/domestic student and International student to pursuing the graduate research degree program at the university. Approximately 600 scholarships will be awarded in all subject areas that will provide 100% fee remission and up to $110,000.

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public research university in Australia. It makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement.

• Closing Date: October 31, 2020
• Course Level: These scholarships are open for the graduate research degree program
• Scholarship Award: 100% fee remission and up to $110,000
• Numbers of Award: Approximately 600
• Nationality: Australian/domestic student and International student
• Scholarship can be taken in Australia

 

 

Eligibility for the Scholarships:

1. Eligible countries: Australian/domestic student and International student are eligible to apply
2. Eligible Course or Subjects: These scholarships are open for a graduate research degree program in all study areas
3. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:
   • have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or
   • be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne

How to Apply:

To participate in this scholarship, applicants must submit an online application form through the given link: https://unimelb_admissions_scholarships.formstack.com/forms/graduate_research_scholarships_application

Supporting Documents:

1. If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you will be automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships. You will receive a notification that a scholarship application has been added to your record within seven days of having submitted your course application.
2. If you have accepted a graduate research course offer and deferred commencement in order to be reconsidered for a scholarship, you must submit an online application form by 31 October to be considered for a scholarship in the following year. You will receive a notification that a scholarship application has been added to your record within seven days of having submitted the online form.
3. If you are currently enrolled in a graduate research course for which you seek a scholarship, you must submit an online application form by 31 October to be considered for a scholarship in the following year. You will receive a notification that a scholarship application has been added to your record within seven days of having submitted the online form.

Admission Requirements:

If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you will be automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships.

Program Benefits:

1. Stipend and fee offset scholarships
   • Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
   • Living allowance of $30,600 per year pro rata (2019 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick maternity and parenting leave.
   • Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
   • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia
2. Fee offset scholarships
   • Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.

Application Link: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/graduate-research-scholarships