University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2025: Empowering Future Human Rights Advocates
- Omran Aburayya
- 2 days ago
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If you're passionate about advancing human rights through academic research, the University of Melbourne invites you to apply for its prestigious Human Rights Scholarship for 2025. This fully funded opportunity supports graduate research students dedicated to exploring and promoting human rights. Open to both domestic and international applicants, the scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, enabling scholars to focus entirely on their research endeavors.
🎓 Human Rights Scholarship Summary
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Host Institution: University of Melbourne
Study Level: Graduate Research (Master by Research or Doctoral)
Target Group: Domestic and International Students
Fields of Study: Research in Human Rights
Value & Coverage: Up to AUD $94,200
Duration: Up to 2 years for Master’s; up to 3.5 years for Doctoral
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
Start Date: 2026
Eligible To: Applicants who meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne and intend to undertake research in human rights
📝 Scholarship Overview
The Human Rights Scholarship is designed for students who demonstrate a strong commitment to the peaceful advancement of human rights. It supports those intending to undertake graduate research in this field at the University of Melbourne. The scholarship encourages research that contributes to the understanding and promotion of human rights globally.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
Living Allowance: AUD $43,500 per year (2025 rate), pro rata, for up to 2 years for Master’s or up to 3.5 years for Doctoral students. This includes limited paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave.
Full Fee Offset: Covers tuition fees for up to 2 years for Master’s or up to 4 years for Doctoral degrees.
Relocation Grant: AUD $2,000 for students moving from other Australian states or territories; AUD $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): Single membership for international students requiring a student visa.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:
Have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne.
Intend to undertake graduate research in the field of human rights.
Demonstrate a commitment to the peaceful advancement of human rights beyond academic studies, such as through voluntary work or professional experience.
Not have already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which the scholarship is sought.
Not have previously received a graduate research scholarship.
Intend to study full-time unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances that prevent full-time study.
📝 Application Procedure
🗓️ Application Timeline:
Applications Open: 1 May 2025
Applications Close: 31 October 2025
Outcome Notification: February 2026
📝 Application Steps:
Apply for Admission: Submit an application for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
Scholarship Application: Complete the online Human Rights Scholarship application form.
Supporting Statement: Provide a statement addressing your commitment to human rights, including any relevant voluntary or professional experience, and how your proposed research will contribute to the field.
Documentation: Submit academic transcripts, a curriculum vitae (CV), and any other required documents as specified by the University.
Note: Applicants will be notified of the outcome via email in February 2026. Feedback on individual applications will not be provided.
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