The University of Melbourne offers various esteemed scholarships to help PhD applicants with their research projects. These scholarships provide resources and financial aid to support postsecondary education and are intended to attract top-achieving local and international students.
Melbourne International Engagement Awards (MIEA)
Students of Peking University who want to study for a PhD at the University of Melbourne’s School of Mathematics and Statistics can apply for funding through the Melbourne International Engagement Awards. These highly competitive scholarships provide a generous living stipend, single-cover health insurance, a relocation grant of up to $3,000, and full tuition coverage, ensuring that the recipients are fully supported and well cared for.
- Be enrolled in or have completed a master’s degree, or a fourth-year undergraduate student with an outstanding academic record, in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Peking University.
- Have not completed a PhD.
- Commence PhD at the university when the scholarship is awarded.
- Candidates are chosen based on their academic standing.
Graduate Research Scholarships
| Total value | 100% fee remission and up to $135,000 |
| Applicable study areas | All study area |
| Number of scholarships awarded | 600 |
Citizenship requirements | Australian / domestic student International student |
| Application type | Application is not required |
Eligibility
- Have applied to the University of Melbourne and fulfilled the prerequisites for a graduate research degree.
- Enrolled in graduate research degree.
Selection criteria
All domestic students admitted into the University of Melbourne’s Master of Arts by Research or Doctoral program (PhD) will receive a Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset).
On the basis of academic success, both domestic and international students are offered Graduate Research Scholarships, which offer a stipend and fee offset.
China Scholarship Council
University of Melbourne PhD Scholarship
The University of Melbourne and the China Fellowship Council are offering this fellowship to encourage global cooperation. It is available to citizens of citizens of the People’s Republic of China who want to enroll in the University of Melbourne’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
| Total value | 100% fee remission and up to $120,000 |
| Applicable study areas | All study areas |
| Number of scholarships awarded | Up to 45 |
| Citizenship requirements | International student |
Melbourne University will supply:
1. A PhD grant that covers all tuition costs for a maximum of four years.
2. A prorated additional living allowance of approximately $14,200 annually (2024 full-time rate) for a maximum of four years.
3. The following will be supplied by the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
4. A living stipend that includes overseas student health insurance is roughly $22,800 annually (2024 rate). Pay for a return ticket on the cheapest route between China and Melbourne, including visa application fees.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for this scholarship, you need to:
- Be a People’s Republic of China citizen.
- I have been offered a spot in the University of Melbourne’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
- At least a four-year undergraduate program at the University of Melbourne with a substantial research component and earning the equivalent of a minimum overall average grade of H2A (or 75%). English language proficiency must be upheld.
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