Melbourne Human Rights Scholarships
University of Melbourne
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 31 Oct 2017 (annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts Sept 2018
Brief description:
The Human Rights Scholarship was established by the University of Melbourne and awarded to students who are undertaking research within the field of human rights.
Host Institution(s):
University of Melbourne, Australia
Level/Field of study:
Graduate Research Degree Programme within the area of human rights at the University of Melbourne
Number of Awards:
The University usually awards two scholarships per annum.
Target group:
Open to all students
Scholarship inclusions/duration:
The scholarship benefits include a fortnightly living allowance, relocation grant for college kids moving to Melbourne from interstate or from outside Australia, also as limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave. Note that the Human Rights Scholarship doesn’t cover tuition fees for international students.
The duration of this scholarship is up to 2 years for college kids undertaking a Master by research degree and up to 3 years, with a possible six-month extension, for college kids undertaking a Doctorate by research degree.
Eligibility:
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- either:
- have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne, or
- be currently enrolled during a research degree at the University of Melbourne and have a minimum of 12 months (full-time equivalent) of candidature remaining,
- shall undertake graduate research within the human rights field and be committed to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights that extends beyond academic studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience);
- haven’t already completed a search qualification at an equivalent or higher level because the course that a scholarship is sought, and
- shall study as a full-time student unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances that prevent you from undertaking full-time study
- not have previously received a person’s Rights Scholarship
How to apply
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.scholarshipcouncil.com/
