The University of Melbourne is offering fully funded scholarships for Master’s and Doctoral studies through the Human Rights Scholarship.
The University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship covers a living allowance of $44,500 per year, a relocation grant of $3,000, tuition, and health insurance.
In this post, we will discuss more about the scholarship, its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step procedure for application.
University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Study Abroad: Study in Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living allowance of $44,500 per year | $3,000 Relocation Grant
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 31, 2026
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University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship Details:
The University of Melbourne invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the 2026 Human Rights Scholarship.
The University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship is offered to domestic or international students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree and undertaking research in the field of Human Rights.
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.
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Requirements for University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2026, you must:
- have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree for commencement in the year of award
- intend to undertake graduate research in the field of Human Rights
- have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought
- not have previously received a graduate research scholarship
Benefits of University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship
- Living allowance of $44,500 per year pro rata (2026 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
How to Apply for Human Rights Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
Deadline: October 31, 2026
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