University Of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship, 2026

University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2026

The University of Melbourne offers this prestigious scholarship for international and domestic students pursuing research in human rights. The award provides full funding covering 100% of tuition fees and a stipend ranging from AUD $89,000 to $155,000. Additional benefits include a living allowance of $44,500 per year, Overseas Student Health Cover, and a relocation grant of $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must hold a four-year honors degree with at least upper second-class honors or equivalent.
• Candidates must have applied to the University of Melbourne for a graduate research degree in human rights.
• Applicants should not have completed a course of the same or higher level than the one applied for.
• Recipients must not have previously received the human rights scholarship.
• Current research students must have at least 12 months of full-time candidature remaining.

Selection Criteria

• Selection is based on the applicant's commitment to human rights and their specific area of study.
• Academic merit and the quality of supporting documentation are also key assessment factors.

Application Process

Prospective students must submit an online application for the Human Rights Scholarship. The deadline for submitting applications is 31 October 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply via the official scholarship portal to ensure their application is processed correctly.

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