What? Masters and PhD scholarships to study human rights at the University of Melbourne, Australia
For whom? Students who have been accepted for a Masters or PhD in human rights at the University of Melbourne
How much? 42,000 Australian dollars per year + 3,000 Australian dollars to help with moving
How long? October 31st
On the first of September, the University of Melbourne opened applications for its Human Rights Scholarship program . It is a scholarship program to study human rights in Australia, at the master’s or doctorate level, for up to two years (at the master’s level) or three and a half years (at the doctorate level). Registration is open until October 31st !
Those who benefit from the scholarship will earn an annual amount of 42 thousand Australian dollars to help them stay in the country during their studies. In addition, there is an AUD$3,000 settlement allowance for overseas students to help with their arrival in Australia. Scholarships to study human rights in Australia also include health insurance, but do not cover university tuition costs.
The cost of the master’s degree for international students is around 49 thousand Australian dollars per year. For doctoral students, the value is around 43 thousand. In other words: the value of the scholarship can cover almost the entire tuition fee .
Who can apply?
The scholarship is aimed at students who have already been accepted for a master’s or doctorate in the field of human rights at the University of Melbourne. This means that he must have already completed his degree, and must be proficient in English.
In addition to these requirements, the student must intend to study full-time and commit to “the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights that goes beyond academic studies.
How to apply for scholarships to study human rights in Australia
The application process is done entirely online, and can be done through this link . The University of Melbourne also provides a guide to assist in the process. As part of the process, you need to create an account on the university website.
Once logged in to the site, candidates must fill out a form with their contact information and upload documents such as academic transcripts, letters of recommendation and a certificate of proficiency in English . Applications must be made by October 31st, and chosen scholarship recipients will be notified by February 2024.