Quick view tables of scholarships available
The tables below provide the key information about the scholarships offered to graduate research students as part of the Melbourne Scholarships Program. Use the links within the tables to access more detailed information (including how to apply).
All of the scholarships, with the exception of a few of the travelling scholarships, are for study at the University of Melbourne.
The scholarships are split into three types:
Domestic scholarships - scholarships for domestic1 students for graduate research studies2 at the University of Melbourne.
1(ie. Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents)
2 (A graduate research course is defined as a course in which research accounts for at least 66% of course requirements.)
International scholarships - scholarships for international3 students for graduate research studies at the University of Melbourne.
3(ie. citizens of countries other than Australia or New Zealand, and not Australian permanent residents)
Travelling scholarships - scholarships for study, research, visits with an academic purpose etc. overseas.
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Domestic scholarships
| Name | Value and Main Benefits | Main Eligibility Criteria | Closing Date and Other Information |
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- Living allowance ($24,653 p/a full time#) - Relocation grant and allowance - Thesis allowance - Paid sick, maternity and parenting leave |
- Have completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a 4-year Australian Honours degree that included a research project/component in the final year with a minimum result of: a first class Honours for the APA; and a second class Honours for the MRS. - Plan to undertake, or be currently enrolled in, a graduate research degree. Applicants who have commenced their graduate research degree must have >=12 months full-time equivalent candidature remaining. - Applicants who have previously held an APA for six months or more cannot be considered again for another APA. |
- Number awarded: approximately 370 awarded in 2012 - Funding Source: Australian Federal Government - Closing Date: October 31 |
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- Living allowance ($24,653 p/a full time#) - Other benefits as per the APA |
- As per the APA (above) |
- Funding Source: the University of Melbourne - Closing Date: October 31. Applications received after this date will only be considered for any MRSs that remain at the time the application is assessed for scholarship. |
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(Open to applicants planning to undertake graduate a research degree) |
- Living allowance ($24,653 p/a full time#) - Other benefits as per the MRS. |
Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate that they meet at least one of the following criteria: - They are of Indigenous Australian descent, and/or - Their tertiary studies have been adversely affected by one or more of the following: illness, disability, family responsibilities (eg. child bearing or rearing, sustained care of a dependent family member, etc.), or traumatic event(s) that were beyond their control. H2A (ie. upper second class honours) results are normally required to be in contention for the FMSs. |
- Number awarded: up to 8 per year - Funding source: The University of Melbourne Closing Date: October 31 |
| Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship |
- Living allowance ($24,653 p/a full time#) - Other benefits as per the MRS |
Applicants must: - Plan to undertake, or be enrolled in, a research higher degree. Preference is given to disadvantaged candidates. |
Number awarded: 1 Funding source: The University of Melbourne Closing Date: October 31 |
| Harbison-Higinbotham Research Scholarship |
- Living allowance at the value of the net income of the fund for that year (typically $24,653 per annum) - Other benefits as per the MRS While this scholarship provides paid leave as per the MRS it is not possible to extend the tenure beyond 3 years. |
Applicants must: -Plan to undertake, or be enrolled in, a research higher degree in one of the following areas: history; sociology; economics/commerce; politics; government; administration. |
Number awarded: 1 Funding source: The University of Melbourne Closing Date: October 31 |
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Eleanor and Joseph Wertheim Scholarship (Open to applicants planning to undertake undergraduate, graduate research or graduate coursework degrees) |
Living allowance (approx. $20,000 p/a full time) |
Applicants must be: - An unmarried female. - At least 25 years of age at the application closing date. - Currently enrolled, or planning to enrol in 2013, full-time at the University of Melbourne with at least 12 months of full time study remaining in their current course. - Able to demonstrate socially and/or financially compelling circumstances and have a strong academic record. |
Number awarded: At least 1. More if funds allowed. Funding source: Dr Eleanor Wertheim Scholarship Trust Closing Date: 28 February 2013 Please contact Melbourne Scholarships for further information. |
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The Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) (Open to domestic and international applicants planning to undertake a graduate research degree) |
- Living allowance ($28,000 p/a full time#) - Other benefits as per the APA |
Applicants must: - Undertake graduate research studies in the field of human rights. - Demonstrate evidence of commitment to the peaceful advancement of human rights over a period of time, beyond academic studies alone. |
Number awarded: up to 2 per year Funding source: the University of Melbourne Closing Date: October 31 |
| A.O. Capell Scholarship*; Stella Mary Langford Scholarship*; Henry James Williams Scholarship*;Pratt Foundation Scholarship* |
- Living allowance ($30,000 p/a full time#) - Other benefits as per the APA |
Applicants must: - Meet the eligibility criteria as per the APA The Henry James Williams Scholarship cannot be awarded to students undertaking music or theology studies. The Pratt Foundation scholarship can only be awarded to a Victorian resident. |
Number awarded: normally 1 per year; the A.O. Capell is awarded once every 3 years Funding sources: the A.O. Capell Scholarship Fund; the Stella Mary Langford Scholarship Fund; the Henry and Louisa Williams Bequest and the Pratt Foundation Closing date: October 31 |
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William and Kate Herschell Scholarship (Open to domestic and international applicants) |
Living Allowance (amount to be confirmed) |
Applicants must: - Plan to undertake, or be enrolled in, a graduate research degree in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. |
Funding Source: the William and Kate Herschell Scholarship Fund Enquiries about this scholarship should be directed to the Melbourne Graduate School of Education |
| Ernst and Grace Matthaei Research Scholarship |
- Living allowance ($28,000 p/a full time) - Other benefits as per the APA |
Applicants must: - Meet the eligibility criteria as per the APA - Undertake research in the field of optics, or on problems logically allied with optics. |
Number awarded: normally 1 per year Funding source: the Ernst and Grace Matthaei Bequest Closing date: October 31 |
| Sir John and Lady Higgins Research Scholarship |
- Living allowance ($28,000 p/a full time) - Other benefits as per the APA |
Applicants must: - Meet the eligibility criteria as per the APA - Be undertaking research in the field of industrial chemistry and biochemistry which relate directly to the study and development of the pastoral and agricultural industries. |
Number awarded: normally 1 every 2 years. Funding source: the Sir John and Lady Higgins Research Scholarships Fund Closing date: October 31 |
| Baillieu Research Scholarship |
- Living allowance ($24,653 p/a full time#) - Other benefits as per the MRS |
Applicants must: - Plan to undertake, or be currently enrolled in, graduate research in medicine, law, commerce, economics or architecture. - Be a lineal descendent (ie. child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc) of an Australian soldier or sailor that was killed, blinded or permanently and totally incapacitated while engaged in war service. - Meet the eligibility criteria as per the MRS |
Number awarded: as funds permit. Funding source: Baillieu Research Scholarship Fund Closing date: October 31 |
| Helen Macpherson Smith Scholarship | $8,000 lump sum payment (payable over one year) in addition to an APA or MRS |
Applicants must: - Be female - Meet the eligibility criteria as per the APA |
Number awarded: as funds permit. Funding source: Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Closing date: October 31 |
| Fred Knight Research Scholarship | $8,000 lump sum (payable over one year) in addition to an APA or MRS |
Applicants must: - Meet the eligibility criteria as per the APA |
Number awarded: 1 per year Funding source: Fred Knight Research Scholarship Fund Closing date: October 31 |
# 2013 full-time rates * Prestigious Scholarship
International scholarships
| Scholarship | Value and Main Benefits | Main Eligibility Criteria | Closing Date and Other Information |
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| International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) |
- Full fee remission for each year of the course - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) |
Applicants must: - have received an unconditional course offer for entry to a research higher degree - completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a 4-year Australian Honours degree that included a research project/component in the final year. The minimum tertiary results normally required are: for the IPRS, exceptional first class Honours. |
Number awarded: approximately 35 Funding source: Australian Federal Government Closing date: August 31. International students are automatically considered for these scholarships. |
| Melbourne International Research Scholarship (MIRS) Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship (MIFRS) |
- The MIRS provides a living allowance ($24,653 p/a full-time#) and most other benefits as per the MRS - The MIFRS provides full fee remission as per the IPRS (but not OSHC) |
As per IPRS above but first class honours required and current graduate research students may be considered for MIRS or MIFRS if they have at least 12 months full-time equivalent candidature remaining. |
Number awarded varies. Funding source: University of Melbourne Closing date: August 31. Applications received after this date will be considered for any MIRSs and MIFRSs that remain at the time the application is assessed for scholarship. |
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The Human Rights Scholarship (HRS) (Open to domestic and international applicants planning to undertake a graduate research degree) |
- Living allowance ($28,000 p/a full-time) - Other benefits as per the APA |
Applicants must: - Undertake graduate studies in the field of human rights. - Demonstrate evidence of commitment to the peaceful advancement of human rights over a period of time, beyond academic studies alone. |
Number awarded: up to 2 per year Funding source: the University of Melbourne Closing Date: October 31. |
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William and Kate Herschell Scholarship (Open to and international applicants) |
- Living Allowance (amount to be confirmed) |
Applicants must: - Have received an unconditional course offer into a graduate research degree in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. |
Funding Source: the William and Kate Herschell Scholarship Fund Enquiries about this scholarship should be directed to the Melbourne Graduate School of Education |
Travelling scholarships
| Scholarship | Value and Main Benefits | Main Eligibility Criteria | Closing Date and Other Information |
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Melbourne Abroad Travel Scholarship (MATS) Open to both domestic and international University of Melbourne students. |
Lump sum payment of up to $1,500 |
Awarded to University of Melbourne PhD and other research doctorate students to facilitate overseas travel for one or more of the following purposes: - Collection of field data - Accessing research materials that are unavailable in Australia - Presenting papers at relevant conferences - Working in a laboratory or research institute or meeting relevant researchers Applicants: - Must have confirmed candidature at the application closing date and at the time of travel - Must apply before the intended travel - Cannot have held a MATS previously |
Number awarded: approximately 150 per year Funding source: the University of Melbourne Closing dates: March 31, August 31 |
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Overseas Research Experience Scholarship (ORES) Open to both domestic and international University of Melbourne students. |
Lump sum payment of up to $5,000 |
Awarded to University of Melbourne PhD and other research doctorate students who wish to spend a minimum of two months at an overseas institution engaged in research towards the completion of their doctorate. Applicants: - Must have confirmed candidature at the application closing date and at the time of travel. - Must apply before the intended travel. - Cannot have held a ORES previously. |
Number awarded: approximately 50 per year Funding source: the University of Melbourne Closing date: March 31, August 31 |
| M.A. Bartlett Special Travel Grant-in-Aid | Lump sum payment of $200 | Applicants for the MATS and ORES are automatically considered for this grant. |
Number awarded: normally 12 per year Funding source: M.A. Bartlett Scholarship Fund Closing date: March 31, August 31 |
| Riady Scholarship | Lump sum payment of up to $1,500 |
Applicants must: - Apply for either a MATS or ORES -Plan to undertake fieldwork in Asia or the Middle East. |
Number awarded: normally 2 or more per year Funding source: Mr Tjahaja James Lee Riady Closing date: March 31, August 31 |
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- Living allowance - Tuition fees - Establishment allowance (Scholarship valued at approximately $60,000 p/a) |
Applicants must: -Be a student or graduate of the University of Melbourne -Plan to undertake graduate studies or research in the United Kingdom |
Number awarded: as funds permit Funding source: Rae and Edith Bennett Travelling Scholarship Fund Closing date: June 30 |
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- Living allowance, and/or - Tuition fees (Scholarship valued at approximately $20,000 p/a) |
Applicants must: - Be a graduate of any Australian university - Plan to undertake graduate studies or research in Great Britain - Have been born in Australia or have parents who have been Australian residents for seven years or more, with the period of their residence commencing within three years of the birth of their applicant. |
Number awarded: as funds permit. For further information visit Sir Arthur Sims Travelling Scholarship Funding source: Sir Arthur Sims Travelling Scholarship Fund Closing date: June 30 |
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- Living allowance - Tuition fees (Scholarship valued at approximately $60,000 p/a) |
Applicants must: - Be a University of Melbourne graduate -Plan to undertake graduate studies or research in animal husbandry at an overseas institution |
Number awarded: as funds permit. For further information visit W.E.J. Craig Travelling Scholarship Funding source: W.E.J. Craig Travelling Scholarship Fund Closing date: June 30 |
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- Living allowance - Tuition fees - Health insurance - Service fee coverage |
Applicants must: - Plan to undertake postgraduate study at Harvard University - Be citizens of Australia -Have completed, or are currently studying, a degree at an Australian university and, at the time of application, have spent at least two of the past four years at university |
Number awarded: 3 per year Funding source: Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship program Closing date: please see MSO website for updated details. |
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| Commonwealth Scholarships in the United Kingdom |
- Living allowance - Tuition fees - Airfares - Other benefits as per guidelines |
Please see the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission website for Information about scholarship benefits, eligibility criteria and terms and conditions. |
Applications for the Commonwealth Scholarships in the United Kingdom must be submitted electronically via the Electronic Application System. Closing date: 7 December 2011 |