University of Melbourne Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for Bachelor, Master’s, and PhD Programs
The University of Melbourne is offering fully funded scholarships for exceptional students from both Australia and around the globe. These scholarships are intended to support those enrolling in graduate research programs, including Master’s by Research and PhD degrees, at this prestigious Australian institution.
Scholarship Details
Two primary scholarships are available: the Melbourne Research Scholarship and the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. Both provide substantial benefits designed to alleviate financial pressures on students.
Financial Support and Fee Waivers:
Master’s by Research students can receive a full fee waiver for up to two years.
PhD students can receive a fee waiver for up to four years.
– A generous living allowance of $37,000 per year is offered, with potential annual adjustments. This allowance supports Master’s students for up to two years and PhD students for up to 3.5 years, and includes paid sick leave, maternity leave, and parenting leave.
– Relocation grants are available: $2,000 for students moving from other Australian states and $3,000 for international students.
– International students requiring a visa will receive Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for health insurance coverage during their studies.
Fee-Only Scholarships:
Full fee waivers are available for students who do not receive a stipend, covering up to two years for Master’s by Research students and up to four years for PhD students.
Eligibility:
Candidates must be applying for or currently enrolled in a graduate research program at the University of Melbourne. All domestic students admitted to eligible programs will automatically receive the Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset).
Selection Criteria:
Scholarships that include both a stipend and fee waiver are awarded based on academic excellence. Evaluations consider recent academic performance, research potential, prior research experience, published works, and professional achievements.
Application Process:
New Applicants:
New Applicants:
No separate scholarship application is required. Applicants for graduate research programs will be automatically considered for the scholarship, with notification within ten business days.
Current or Deferred Students: Must submit an online application by October 31 for consideration for the following year. Notifications will be sent within ten business days after submission.
– Domestic students will be informed of their Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset) with their course offer. Decisions on scholarships with stipends and fee offsets will be communicated around the same time.
These scholarships provide a significant opportunity for students to advance their research careers at the University of Melbourne, enabling them to concentrate on their academic and professional goals without financial constraints. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to nurturing academic talent and supporting groundbreaking research across various disciplines.
