With over 700 scholarships, bursaries and prizes on offer, you could be eligible for a scholarship to support your masters degree or other graduate study. Scholarships are available for students from all backgrounds to support the cost of relocating for university, study equipment and tuition fees.
Whether you’re wondering what scholarships you might be eligible for or are getting ready to apply, our students share their top scholarship application tips to help you navigate the process.
Many scholarships are awarded for academic achievement, but did you know scholarships are also assessed based on study area, level of study and personal circumstances?
Master of Social Policy student, Lenah, received the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship. Her advice? Back yourself and apply.
Just give it a go! You learn a lot about yourself just by going through the application process and if it works out, it’s a wonderful opportunity that can really enrich your university experience.
LenahScholarship recipient
By using the graduate coursework filter on our scholarships website, you’ll find a range of relevant scholarships, from those with broad eligibility to those for specific masters degrees.
Alexa relocated from interstate to study a Master of Development Studies at Melbourne and was awarded the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship. She says the value of her scholarship goes beyond financial support.
“I am very thankful to Westpac Scholars for this amazing opportunity, as I have already gained so much and connected with incredible people, especially my fellow Future Leaders scholars.”
Alexa’s tip: Spend time researching scholarships because you might just find the perfect opportunity for your goals.
When I came across the Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship I felt that it was the perfect opportunity to access the support I need to make my professional aspirations a reality, specifically through further education, professional development support and collaborating with the W100 Network.
AlexaWestpac Future Leaders Scholarship recipient
If you are facing challenging personal circumstances which place you at a disadvantage in starting your graduate study, there is extra support available through Graduate Access Melbourne. This scheme can lend a hand by assisting you with admission to your masters degree, gaining a Commonwealth Supported Place and providing financial bursaries.
Find eligibility and how to apply on the Graduate Access Melbourne page.
There are many scholarships open to international students at the University. Filter by international student and graduate coursework to start your search on the scholarships website.
For Leah, Master of Biotechnology student, University of Melbourne scholarships helped her fund living expenses after making the move from India to Australia for study.
“I was very happy to have received the scholarships from the University of Melbourne. I chose to put one of my scholarships towards the tuition fees and I asked the university to put the remaining money from the second scholarship to my account so I could use it for living expenses in Melbourne.”
Leah’s scholarships were automatically considered when she applied for her course, meaning she did not need to submit a separate scholarship application. But she says there are still things you can do to put yourself in the best position to receive a scholarship.
For example, for scholarships that require a written application, you can include your academic achievements as well as any volunteer and community activities you take part in.
My advice to anybody who's looking to get a scholarship at the University of Melbourne, it will just be to keep up your grades and maybe participate in a lot of different activities because they do take that into consideration when they look for who to award a scholarship.
LeahScholarship recipient
The Australia Awards scholarship is a prestigious international scholarship offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia.
It is available to students from a number of developing countries and can cover your full tuition. Check your eligibility on the Australia Awards Scholarship website.
Zohra is an Australia Awards Scholar and Master of International Relations student from Papua New Guinea. After working for 14 years in child protection, the scholarship supported Zohra to pursue further study in Melbourne. Hear from Zohra about the impact of the scholarship below.
Study abroad is an opportunity to study a semester or even a year overseas. This is different to being an international student, which involves studying your entire degree overseas.
The University offers Mobility Awards to support current students broaden their study experience overseas.
Feel prepared to make your move and pursue further study.