Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship
Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
University of Melbourne: 20% tuition remission for course duration. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
- Provider
- University of Melbourne
- Host country
- Australia
- Deadline
- Automatic assessment with course application; course deadlines apply.
- Region
- Oceania
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Citizen of an officially listed country with GDP per capita at most USD 10,000, holding an overseas-fee masters offer; selection by course-entry score. Excludes Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Clinical Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. Cannot combine with another fee sponsorship or discount.
- Funding
- Varies
- Study level
- Masters coursework
- Deadline
- Automatic assessment with course application; course deadlines apply.
Key eligibility criteria
- Citizen of an officially listed country with GDP per capita at most USD 10,000, holding an overseas-fee masters offer; selection by course-entry score. Excludes Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Clinical Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. Cannot combine with another fee sponsorship or discount.
Recorded funding information
- Varies
About the Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Varies
Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen of an officially listed country with GDP per capita at most USD 10,000, holding an overseas-fee masters offer; selection by course-entry score. Excludes Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Clinical Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. Cannot combine with another fee sponsorship or discount.
Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/melbourne-international-graduate-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Citizen of an officially listed country with GDP per capita at most USD 10,000, holding an overseas-fee masters offer; selection by course-entry score. Excludes Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Clinical Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. Cannot combine with another fee sponsorship or discount.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Automatic assessment with course application; course deadlines apply.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Automatic assessment with course application; course deadlines apply.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineAutomatic assessment with course application; course deadlines apply.
Provider deadline information: Automatic assessment with course application; course deadlines apply.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship?+
Citizen of an officially listed country with GDP per capita at most USD 10,000, holding an overseas-fee masters offer; selection by course-entry score. Excludes Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Clinical Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. Cannot combine with another fee sponsorship or discount.
What funding does the Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship offer?+
Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: Automatic assessment with course application; course deadlines apply.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/melbourne-international-graduate-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Citizen of an officially listed country with GDP per capita at most USD 10,000, holding an overseas-fee masters offer; selection by course-entry score. Excludes Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medicine, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Clinical Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. Cannot combine with another fee sponsorship or discount.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Automatic assessment with course application; course deadlines apply.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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