If you have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne and intending to undertake graduate research in the field of Human Rights, then you should consider the Fully-Funded Human Rights Graduate Scholarship at University of Melbourne.
The Human Rights Graduate Scholarship at University of Melbourne is fully funded scholarship that provides awardees with a generous living allowance, relocation grant plus full tuition fees waiver.
This article presents this opportunity with essential details and application procedures.
Key scholarship details
• Benefit amount: Up to $94,200
• Benefit Duration: One or more years
• Eligible Study Levels: Graduate research
• Eligible students: Domestic and international
• Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2024
Scholarship benefits
Living allowance of $42,000 per year pro rata (2024 full-time study rate) for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Master 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.
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.
Relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories outside Victoria or $3,000 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
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
Have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne
Intend to undertake graduate research in the field of Human Rights
Be committed to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights that extends beyond academic studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience);
Have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought
Intend to study as a full-time student unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances that prevent you from undertaking full-time study
Not have previously received a Human Rights Scholarship
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit, the area of study in and level of commitment to human rights, and the strength of supporting documentation
Application Procedure
Interested eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications online through the online application portal.
• Application Deadline: 31 Oct. 2024
• Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email in February of the following year. Reasons for non-selection and feedback on individual applications will not be provided.
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