The University of Melbourne offers more than 1200 scholarships and prizes including bursaries and grants, for current and commencing students.
Our scholarships and prizes are offered for purposes including recognising achievements, increasing access and participation, and providing financial assistance to realise academic and personal success.
Scholarship / Bursary | Study Level | Eligible Students | Benefits & Value |
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Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship | Undergraduate | Domestic & International (via VTAC) | A$17,500–A$32,500; fee support, living allowance, global study award, and guaranteed master’s entry |
Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship | Undergraduate | International (from low-GDP countries) | 25% tuition fee remission; automatic consideration |
Narrm Scholarship | Undergraduate | Domestic (incl. Indigenous, disadvantaged) | Up to A$35,500/year including living, relocation, and accommodation allowance |
Graduate Research Scholarships (MRS & RTP) | Masters by Research / PhD | Domestic & International | Full fee remission plus living stipend (~A$38.5k/year); relocation grant; health cover |
Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship | Postgraduate (PhD) | Domestic & International | Supports two students yearly; total package exceeds A$200,000 |
Student Bursaries | All levels | Domestic & International (current study) | One-off grants A$1,000–A$10,000 based on need |
George Lansell Memorial Scholarship | Graduate Research | Domestic & International | One-off A$9,900 for mining/metallurgy-related HDR students |
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