The 2026 University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship is one of the best fully funded options to attend a prestigious university in Australia. Both domestic and international students are now able to apply. For the 2026 academic year, this grant helps students seeking a Master’s or PhD in human rights. The grant is only available to students enrolled in graduate research programs, and there is no application cost. You must first apply for and be accepted into the University of Melbourne’s graduate research program in order to be eligible. Below are further specifics about the application procedure, financial coverage, and eligibility.
Eligibility Criteria
- All nationalities, including Australian citizens, are welcome to apply.
- must have applied for a Master’s or PhD by research program beginning in the scholarship year and fulfill the admission requirements.
- should plan to concentrate their postgraduate studies on human rights.
- A research degree of the same or higher level than the one being applied for must not have been previously earned.
- Candidates cannot have been awarded a graduate research scholarship before.
Host Country: Australia
Location: University of Melbourne
Duration: 2 or 3.5 Years
Benefits: Fully Funded
Benefits
- Living allowance per year
- Complete tuition fee coverage
- Assistance with relocation for travel to and from Australia
- Included was Overseas Student Health Insurance (OSHC).
