Scholarships for international undergraduate and graduate students at The University Of Melbourne

• Scholarships for international undergraduate students

  
  

  The University has a range of scholarships available to international undergraduate students.

  International Undergraduate Scholarships

  
  

  The University's International Undergraduate Scholarships are highly prestigious scholarships offered on the basis of academic merit. The University offers 100% fee remission scholarships valued up to approximately $138,000 for the normal duration of an undergraduate degree (excluding honours); or 50% fee remission scholarships valued up to approximately $69,000 for the normal duration of an undergraduate degree (excluding honours); or $10,000 fee remission in the first year of an undergraduate degree.

  
  

  Chancellor's Scholars Program

  
  

  The Chancellor's Scholars Program incorporates the International Undergraduate Scholarship (see below) and the Melbourne Global Scholars Award, as well as guaranteed entry into any professional masters by coursework degree.

  The Chancellor’s Scholars Program is only available to students who have completed an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia.

  
  

  AusAID opportunities

  
  

  Most scholarships offered by AusAID are for study at graduate level, however, a limited number are offered for undergraduate study. More information is available through AusAID.

  
  

  Other scholarships

  
  

  There are also scholarships available that are faculty-specific, residential scholarships and travelling scholarships to help you undertake part of your studies overseas. For more information about scholarships, see theScholarships Office website.

  
  

  Scholarships for international graduate students

  
  

  The University has a range of scholarships, awards and other funding opportunities for international graduate students and researchers.

  
  

  Opportunities for graduate coursework students

  
  

  Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program

  The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students from certain ADB membership countries. Scholarships are comprised of an annual allowance of $15,300, full tuition fee remission for up to two years, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and a return economy airfare from your home country to Melbourne.

  International Postgraduate Coursework Awards (IPCA)

  The International Postgraduate Coursework Awards provide between 25% and 100% remission of tuition fees.

  
  

  Opportunities for graduate researchers

  
  

  Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA)

  Australian Postgraduate Awards are funded by the Australian Federal Government. The awards provide an annual living allowance, a $3,000 relocation allowance, a thesis allowance, as well as paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.

  International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

  International Postgraduate Research Scholarships provide full tuition fee remission and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Normally students will receive an APA (see above) as well.

  Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarships (MIFRS)

  Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarships provide full tuition fee remission.

  Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)

  Melbourne International Research Scholarships provide an annual living allowance, a $3,000 relocation allowance, a thesis allowance, as well as paid sick, maternity and parenting leave. 

  
  

  Human Rights Scholarship

  
  

  The Human Rights Scholarship provides an annual living allowance, a $3,000 relocation allowance, a thesis allowance, as well as paid sick, maternity and parenting leave for students who are able to demonstrate a commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights.

  
  

  Victoria International Research Scholarships (VIRS)

  
  

  The Victorian Government will fund up to six scholarships for international PhD candidates commencing in 2013. The scholarships are worth $90,000 and include a full waiver of tuition fees.

  
  

  China Scholarship Council

  
  

  The China Scholarship Council (CSC), is offering PhD candidature places to excellent candidates from Chinese universities. The CSC will provide a living allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover, return airfare, visa application fees. The University of Melbourne will provide full PhD tuition fee scholarship for up to 4 years, and possible stipend top up.

  View more information about CSC Scholarships at MelbourneChina Scholarship Council PhD Application Form

  
  

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  AusAID opportunities

  
  

  Find out more about services and support available to AusAID scholars in our AusAID opportunities brochure.

  
  

  Government scholarships

  
  

  The Australia Awards aim to promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours through an extensive scholarship program.

  The Australia Awards bring the scholarship programs from the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) together under one program.

  Read more about about the full range of Australian awards available.

  
  

  As part of the Australia Awards program, the Australian Government through AusAID offers a substantial number of Australian Development Scholarships to students from developing countries. Find out more about services and support available to AusAID scholars in our AusAID opportunities brochure.

  
  

  JASON (Joint Australian Scholarship Online Network)

  
  

  The University also welcomes and enrols students whose study is supported by externally funded scholarship programs.

  You can find funding opportunities in the Joint Australian Scholarships Online Network (JASON), a searchable national database of graduate scholarships. Scholarships in the database apply to Australian students wishing to study at home or abroad, and international students wishing to study in Australia.

  For more information about scholarships available in other countries, also check your regional information:

  • Africa
  • Latin America
  • Europe including the UK and Ireland
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • North East Asia
  • South Asia
  • South East Asia

  
  

  Other scholarships

  
  

  The University has a range of other prestigious scholarships available to graduate researchers, both as stand-alone scholarships and top-up scholarships for APA or MIRS recipients.

  There are also many scholarships funded by specific graduate schools, and many externally funded scholarships are available. Residential scholarships are also available, and travelling scholarships that help you undertake part of your studies or research overseas. For more information about scholarships, see the Scholarships Office website.

  
  

  QUESTIONS

  
  

  1. to whom the Chancellor Scholars Program is available?

  2. to whom Japan Scholarship Program awarded?

  3. What are the scholarships given by the Japanese?

  4. what percentage will be given IPCA for tuition remission?

  5. By who funded Australian Postgraduate Award?

  6. What would be given by the International Postgraduate Research Scholarships?

  7. What would be given by the Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship?

  8. What would be given by the Melbourne International Research Scholarship?

  9. What would be given by the Human Rights Scholarship?

  
  

  10. What is offered by the China Scholarship Council?