The Human Rights Scholarship offers financial support for domestic and international students pursuing graduate research in human rights at the University of Melbourne. Recipients can receive up to $94,200, aiding their academic journey and research in this vital field.
🌐 Scholarship Value: Up to $94,200
🎓 Eligibility: Domestic and international students pursuing graduate research in human rights
🌟 Benefits: Living allowance, full fee offset, relocation grant, Overseas Student Health Cover
📅 Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
📝 Facts About the Scholarship:
- Provides a living allowance of $42,000-$43,500 per year
- Covers full tuition fees for 2-4 years
- Offers a relocation grant of $2,000-$3,000
- Includes Overseas Student Health Cover
- Open globally to domestic and international students
- Requires commitment to human rights advocacy
- Highly competitive with only 2 scholarships available
- Application period: May 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025
- Notification of successful applicants in February of the following year
Designation
Human Rights Scholarship
Research Area
Graduate research in Human Rights
Location
University of Melbourne, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification
To qualify for the Human Rights Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Entry Requirements: Applicants must have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne.
- Research Focus: Intended research must be in the field of human rights.
- Commitment to Human Rights: Demonstrated commitment to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights outside of academic studies (e.g., voluntary work or relevant work experience).
- Prior Qualifications: Applicants must not have already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which the scholarship is sought.
- Full-Time Study: Intent to study full-time unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances.
- Previous Recipients: Must not have previously received a Human Rights Scholarship.
Job Description
The scholarship provides vital financial assistance, enabling recipients to focus on their research in human rights advocacy. It includes:
- Living Allowance: $42,000 – $43,500 per year for up to 2-3.5 years depending on the degree level.
- Full Fee Offset: Coverage of full tuition fees for up to 2-4 years.
- Relocation Grant: $2,000 for domestic relocations and $3,000 for international relocations.
- Overseas Student Health Cover: Available for international students requiring a student visa to study in Australia.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must follow these steps to apply:
- Submit an online application through the University of Melbourne’s scholarship portal.
- Ensure all documents and supporting material showcase commitment to human rights and relevant research focus.
Last Date for Apply
Applications will be accepted from May 1, 2025, and must be submitted by October 31, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by email in February of the following year.
This scholarship is a remarkable opportunity for passionate individuals eager to contribute to the field of human rights through rigorous researh.
