SCU Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship

  About the position  SCU Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship Southern Cross University offers the Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship to academically outstanding future international students across all fields of study. The key criteria are to exceed the academic and English entry requirements for the program and present oneself as an outstanding academic candidate. Scholarship Overview Scholarship Type: Partial tuition fee reduction Stipend Value: Up to $8,000 per year, applied as a fee reduction for the duration of the program Study Level: Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework Degree Study Course: Open to all study areas Location: Gold Coast, Lismore, or Coffs Harbour campuses Citizen Type: International students Deadline: Not specified Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to: Apply to study a full-time (8 units per year) undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree commencing in 2024 or 20...

Monash Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend 2025

 


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Monash Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend 2025

The Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend is a prestigious scholarship funded by the Australian Government to support both domestic and international students undertaking Research Doctorate (PhD) and Research Masters degrees at Monash University.

This program provides financial assistance to students by offering a living allowance (stipend) to help with living costs during their research studies. Additionally, Monash Indigenous Research Scholarships are available to support Indigenous Australian students.

Scholarship overview

  • Scholarship type: Full tuition fee offset for domestic students
  • Stipend value: $36,063 per annum (2025 rate)
  • Other supports: Relocation allowance (if eligible)
  • Study Level: Masters by Research / PhD
  • Study Course: Open to all research fields
  • Citizen type: Open to both domestic and international students
  • Number of positions: Varies
  • Duration:
    • Up to 2 years for Masters by Research
    • Up to 3.5 years for PhD
  • Deadline: Four rounds per year:
    • International (Round 1): Closes 31 March
    • Domestic (Round 2): Closes 31 May
    • International (Round 3): Closes 31 August
    • Domestic (Round 4): Closes 31 October

Eligibility Criteria for RTP Stipend

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be one of the following:
    • Australian citizen
    • New Zealand citizen
    • Australian permanent resident
    • Australian humanitarian visa holder
    • International student
  • Meet Monash University’s competitive scholarship selection process
  • Satisfy Monash English language proficiency requirements
  • Be enrolling in a graduate research degree at Monash University

Selection Criteria for RTP Stipend

The RTP Stipend is highly competitive and awarded based on:

  • Academic excellence in previous studies
  • Research outputs, including publications, projects, and conference presentations
  • Prior research experience
  • Alignment of the research proposal with Monash’s strategic research priorities

How to Apply

  • Applications for graduate research scholarships are submitted along with course applications via the Monash Applicant Portal.
  • New applicants must obtain an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before starting their application.
  • Applicants do not need to specify a particular scholarship—all eligible candidates are automatically considered for all available graduate research scholarships.

Who to Contact

For more information, visit the Monash Graduate Research Office website or contact:

Visit the University website for further details and the application

(Also check UNSW Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2024-25)

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