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Melbourne Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

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  • The Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships were established by the University of Melbourne in recognition of the significant contribution made by international students to the diversity of the University’s student population.
  • These scholarships are open to all international students who accept an offer of a place in an undergraduate degree at the University.

Scholarship Overview

  • The International Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to high achieving international students, as a way of recognizing their excellent academic results.
  • There are two types of scholarships – a tuition fee remission in the first year of the undergraduate degree, and a 50% or 100% tuition fee remission for the normal full-time duration of the undergraduate degree.

Host School(s)

  • University of Melbourne

Field(s) of Study

  • All study areas

What does the scholarship cover?

  • The scholarship award covers up to a maximum of $56,000.
  • There are 30 scholarships with a $10,000 fee remission
  • There are 10 scholarships with a 100% tuition fee remission

How many scholarships are given?

  • Approximately 50 every year

Which countries are targeted?

  • International students

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To apply for this scholarship, you must:-

  • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia and New Zealand, and not a permanent resident of Australia.
  • Have achieved excellent final year school results, i.e.
    • 4 A* Grades in GCE A levels
    • An overall grade of 97% in an approved foundation program
    • An International Baccalaureate score of 43
  • Have received an unconditional offer for an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne
  • Not have taken any tertiary studies previously (excluding extension studies as part of year 12 studies)

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

  • There is no application process for this scholarship, as high achieving international students are automatically considered for the award.

Selection Process

  • These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit.
  • Applicants are ranked according to the results achieved in the final year of high school in order to determine the value of the scholarship.
  • Once you apply and receive admission to the University of Melbourne, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship award.
  • There are five selection rounds with a designated number of scholarships for each round. The first three selection rounds are in November, December and January for students commencing in Semester 1 or 2, and the other two rounds in April and May for students commencing in Semester 2.
  • Successful candidates are notified via email two weeks after each selection round is held.

Closing Date

  • The $10,000 fee remission scholarships are offered through the academic year on a rolling basis, at around the same time that course offers are made, i.e. January, April and May 2019.
  • The 100% fee remission scholarships are offered between December and January of every year.

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