Each year, the University of Melbourne offers two
HRSs scholarships to students for pursuing graduate research degree in
Australia. The scholarship is provided in human rights field of study. The
International students can apply for this scholarship. International students
must have unconditional offers. The scholarship covers living allowance, relocation
grant, and thesis allowance, paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Selection criteria include area of study, commitment to human rights over a
period of time, academic excellence and supporting documentation. Applicants
should be notified by the end of February. Local and international
applicants must apply online by 31 October 2013.
HRSs scholarships to students for pursuing graduate research degree in
Australia. The scholarship is provided in human rights field of study. The
International students can apply for this scholarship. International students
must have unconditional offers. The scholarship covers living allowance, relocation
grant, and thesis allowance, paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Selection criteria include area of study, commitment to human rights over a
period of time, academic excellence and supporting documentation. Applicants
should be notified by the end of February. Local and international
applicants must apply online by 31 October 2013.
Study Subject(s): The
scholarship is provided to study in human rights.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing graduate degree
research level at the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Scholarship Provider: University of Melbourne, Australia.
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
scholarship is provided to study in human rights.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing graduate degree
research level at the University of Melbourne, Australia.
Scholarship Provider: University of Melbourne, Australia.
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: 1.
Applicants for the HRS must be able to demonstrate that their commitment to the
peaceful advancement of respect for human rights extends beyond their academic
studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience).
2. A high H2A (i.e. 78-79% and above) is the minimum grade average usually
required to be competitive for an HRS.
3. Applicants must have applied for, or be currently enrolled in a
graduate research degree* in the human rights field at the University of
Melbourne. Applicants who have commenced their graduate research degree must
have at least 12 months full-time or equivalent candidature remaining *Graduate
research degrees have a research component of at least 66%.
4. International students must have an unconditional course offer at the
University of Melbourne for the course for which they seek the support of an
HRS. See below for local and international HRS application procedures.
5. Applicants seeking an HRS to undertake a graduate research degree must
normally meet the academic requirements that apply to the Australian
Postgraduate Award (APA) or Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS). Click here
for further details about APA/MRS Eligibility.
6. HRSs are not awarded to applicants who:
-cannot provide evidence that their demonstrated commitment to human rights
extends beyond their academic studies,
-have already completed a course deemed to be at the same, or higher, level for
which they are seeking scholarship support and as a result of previous
candidature and/or prior scholarship,
-have a maximum tenure of less than 12 months,
-have previously received an MRS, Fay Marles Scholarship (FMS) or Postgraduate
Equity Scholarship (PES), or -have already been awarded or later receive
another equivalent award, scholarship or salary for the studies for which they
seek an HRS. An “equivalent” award is regarded as one greater than 75% of the
base HRS rate (75% of the base 2011 HRS rate = $19,500).
Applicants for the HRS must be able to demonstrate that their commitment to the
peaceful advancement of respect for human rights extends beyond their academic
studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience).
2. A high H2A (i.e. 78-79% and above) is the minimum grade average usually
required to be competitive for an HRS.
3. Applicants must have applied for, or be currently enrolled in a
graduate research degree* in the human rights field at the University of
Melbourne. Applicants who have commenced their graduate research degree must
have at least 12 months full-time or equivalent candidature remaining *Graduate
research degrees have a research component of at least 66%.
4. International students must have an unconditional course offer at the
University of Melbourne for the course for which they seek the support of an
HRS. See below for local and international HRS application procedures.
5. Applicants seeking an HRS to undertake a graduate research degree must
normally meet the academic requirements that apply to the Australian
Postgraduate Award (APA) or Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS). Click here
for further details about APA/MRS Eligibility.
6. HRSs are not awarded to applicants who:
-cannot provide evidence that their demonstrated commitment to human rights
extends beyond their academic studies,
-have already completed a course deemed to be at the same, or higher, level for
which they are seeking scholarship support and as a result of previous
candidature and/or prior scholarship,
-have a maximum tenure of less than 12 months,
-have previously received an MRS, Fay Marles Scholarship (FMS) or Postgraduate
Equity Scholarship (PES), or -have already been awarded or later receive
another equivalent award, scholarship or salary for the studies for which they
seek an HRS. An “equivalent” award is regarded as one greater than 75% of the
base HRS rate (75% of the base 2011 HRS rate = $19,500).
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: The International students can apply for this
scholarship.
Countries: The International students can apply for this
scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Human Rights Scholarship is awarded to local or international
applicants wishing to undertake graduate research studies at the University in
the human rights field and who are able to demonstrate their commitment to the
peaceful advancement of respect for human rights.
applicants wishing to undertake graduate research studies at the University in
the human rights field and who are able to demonstrate their commitment to the
peaceful advancement of respect for human rights.
Number of awards: Each year
the University of Melbourne offers 2 HRSs to applicants wishing to undertake a
graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
the University of Melbourne offers 2 HRSs to applicants wishing to undertake a
graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
Duration of award(s): Limited to the standard duration of the masters by research course. An
extension of the scholarship is only possible if course tenure is extended.
Scholarships can be held for a maximum of 2 years.
extension of the scholarship is only possible if course tenure is extended.
Scholarships can be held for a maximum of 2 years.
What does it cover? Human Rights International Scholarship benefits include:
•a living allowance of $28,000 per annum (2013 rate)
•a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from
interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to
those who are moving from overseas
•Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2013 rate) for masters by research and up to
$840 (2013 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and
•paid sick, maternity and parenting leave. Fees Please note that the HRS do not
cover international graduate research degree course fees. Local graduate
research degree HRS recipients do not charge course fees as they are allocated
a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. RTS places exempt students from the
Higher Education Contribution (HECS) Scheme. Time limits and other conditions
apply to RTS places. For further information please contact the Melbourne
School of Graduate Research (PhD, MSc, MPhil, MIS and MOptom students) or your
faculty office (all other students).
•a living allowance of $28,000 per annum (2013 rate)
•a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from
interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to
those who are moving from overseas
•Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2013 rate) for masters by research and up to
$840 (2013 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and
•paid sick, maternity and parenting leave. Fees Please note that the HRS do not
cover international graduate research degree course fees. Local graduate
research degree HRS recipients do not charge course fees as they are allocated
a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. RTS places exempt students from the
Higher Education Contribution (HECS) Scheme. Time limits and other conditions
apply to RTS places. For further information please contact the Melbourne
School of Graduate Research (PhD, MSc, MPhil, MIS and MOptom students) or your
faculty office (all other students).
Selection Criteria: Selection of the HRS is based on four main criteria: area of study,
evidence of commitment to human rights over a period of time, academic merit
and strength of supporting documentation.
evidence of commitment to human rights over a period of time, academic merit
and strength of supporting documentation.
Notification: The HRS
selection meeting will take place in February 2013. Applicants will be advised
via email by the end of February of the outcome of their HRS application.
selection meeting will take place in February 2013. Applicants will be advised
via email by the end of February of the outcome of their HRS application.
How to Apply: Apply for
scholarship online via the Student Portal.
scholarship online via the Student Portal.
Step 1: Submit candidature/admission and
scholarship application. Local applicants: Local applicants should visit ‘How to Apply (local)’ for application
information. International applicants : If you are an international applicant visit ‘How to apply (international)’ for application
information. International students wishing to apply for the HRS must: apply
for admission (if not already currently enrolled in the course for which you
seek an HRS) and have an unconditional offer of admission for which the
scholarship is sought by 31 December 2013. Information about how to apply for
admission to the University of Melbourne is available here.
Step 2: Complete an HRS coversheet with supporting documentation : In addition
all applicants (local and international) must complete and submit an HRS document coversheet
scholarship application. Local applicants: Local applicants should visit ‘How to Apply (local)’ for application
information. International applicants : If you are an international applicant visit ‘How to apply (international)’ for application
information. International students wishing to apply for the HRS must: apply
for admission (if not already currently enrolled in the course for which you
seek an HRS) and have an unconditional offer of admission for which the
scholarship is sought by 31 December 2013. Information about how to apply for
admission to the University of Melbourne is available here.
Step 2: Complete an HRS coversheet with supporting documentation : In addition
all applicants (local and international) must complete and submit an HRS document coversheet
Scholarship Application Deadline: Local applicants Local applicants should visit ‘How to Apply (local)’
for application information. Applications should submit by 31 October 2013.
International applicants If you are an international applicant visit ‘How to
apply (international)’ for application information.
International students wishing to apply for the HRS must: apply for admission
(if not already currently enrolled in the course for which you seek an HRS) and
have an unconditional offer of admission for which the scholarship is sought by
31 December 2013.
for application information. Applications should submit by 31 October 2013.
International applicants If you are an international applicant visit ‘How to
apply (international)’ for application information.
International students wishing to apply for the HRS must: apply for admission
(if not already currently enrolled in the course for which you seek an HRS) and
have an unconditional offer of admission for which the scholarship is sought by
31 December 2013.
