{"id":7543,"date":"2022-05-16T18:34:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T13:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=7543"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T11:58:59","slug":"university-of-melbourne-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Melbourne Scholarships: What Indian Students Actually Qualify For"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship gives 20% fee remission from 2027 intakes.<\/li>\n\n    <li>AG Whitlam scholarship offers Indian Bachelor of Commerce applicants 50% fee remission.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Melbourne Research Scholarship pays Rs.26.5 lakh a year in 2026.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Most scholarships need no separate application; admission triggers automatic consideration.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Indian applicants need CBSE\/ISC scores of 82%+ for top undergraduate merit awards.<\/li>\n\n    <li>University of Melbourne dropped to 22nd globally in the 2027 QS Rankings.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students applying for UG or PG scholarships at University of Melbourne\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/#University_of_Melbourne_Scholarships_The_Full_Picture\" title=\"University of Melbourne Scholarships: The Full Picture\">University of Melbourne Scholarships: The Full Picture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/#Undergraduate_Scholarships_What_You_Get_and_What_It_Actually_Costs\" title=\"Undergraduate Scholarships: What You Get and What It Actually Costs\">Undergraduate Scholarships: What You Get and What It Actually Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/#Residential_college_scholarships_separate_from_the_universitys_own_awards\" title=\"Residential college scholarships (separate from the university&#8217;s own awards):\">Residential college scholarships (separate from the university&#8217;s own awards):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/#Graduate_Research_Scholarships_Real_Numbers_for_2026\" title=\"Graduate Research Scholarships: Real Numbers for 2026\">Graduate Research Scholarships: Real Numbers for 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/#Are_You_Eligible_for_University_of_Melbourne_Scholarships_Three_Scenarios\" title=\"Are You Eligible for University of Melbourne Scholarships? Three Scenarios\">Are You Eligible for University of Melbourne Scholarships? Three Scenarios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/#Documents_and_Auto-Consideration_Checklist_for_University_of_Melbourne_Scholarships\" title=\"Documents and Auto-Consideration Checklist for University of Melbourne Scholarships\">Documents and Auto-Consideration Checklist for University of Melbourne Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/#Application_Calendar_Mapped_to_the_Indian_Academic_Year\" title=\"Application Calendar Mapped to the Indian Academic Year\">Application Calendar Mapped to the Indian Academic Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/#If_You_Miss_the_Deadline_or_Dont_Get_Selected\" title=\"If You Miss the Deadline or Don&#8217;t Get Selected\">If You Miss the Deadline or Don&#8217;t Get Selected<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/#Three_Things_to_Take_Away_on_University_of_Melbourne_Scholarships\" title=\"Three Things to Take Away on University of Melbourne Scholarships\">Three Things to Take Away on University of Melbourne Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-scholarships\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_University_of_Melbourne_Scholarships\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About University of Melbourne Scholarships\">Frequently Asked Questions About University of Melbourne Scholarships<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-199d3a6\" id=\"strong-university-of-melbourne-scholarships-the-full-picture-strong\" data-block-id=\"199d3a6\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Melbourne_Scholarships_The_Full_Picture\"><\/span><strong>University of Melbourne Scholarships: The Full Picture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Forget the &#8220;1,500 scholarships&#8221; headline number you&#8217;ll see everywhere. Most of those are department-level research top-ups worth a few thousand dollars. Here&#8217;s what really is relevant for an Indian applicant, by degree level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Benefit<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Application<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026-27 Deadline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.unimelb.edu.au\/awards\/melbourne-international-undergraduate-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship (MIUS)<\/a><\/td><td>UG<\/td><td>20% fee remission from 2027 intakes<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>Nov 30 (Sem 1), Mar 31 (Sem 2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.unimelb.edu.au\/awards\/ag-whitlam-international-undergraduate-merit-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AG Whitlam International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>UG (B.Com, B.Econ, B.Mgmt)<\/td><td>50% fee remission, India-eligible for Semester 2 intake<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>Tied to course application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.unimelb.edu.au\/awards\/melbourne-research-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS)<\/a><\/td><td>Masters by Research \/ PhD<\/td><td>Full fee offset + Rs.26.5L stipend\/year<\/td><td>Automatic on course application<\/td><td>Round-based, Oct-May<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.au\/research-block-grants\/research-training-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Masters by Research \/ PhD<\/td><td>Full fee offset for up to 2\/4 years<\/td><td>Automatic<\/td><td>Same as MRS rounds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/study.unimelb.edu.au\/accommodation\/residential-colleges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Residential college scholarships (Trinity, Ormond, Newman, etc.)<\/a><\/td><td>UG<\/td><td>Rs.2.7L to Rs.10L (varies by college)<\/td><td>Separate application to the college<\/td><td>Varies by college; check each website<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unimelb.edu.au\/strengths\/initiatives\/international-training-groups\/melbourne-india-postgraduate-academy-mipa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melbourne India Postgraduate Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>PG (claimed)<\/td><td>AUD 40,000\/year (claimed)<\/td><td>Unconfirmed<\/td><td>Unconfirmed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Most Indian applicants only check the university-wide scholarships page and miss that the residential colleges (Trinity, Ormond, Newman) run their separate scholarship applications with their deadlines, often 2-3 months before the university&#8217;s own scholarship rounds close.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/University-of-Melbourne-Scholarships-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/University-of-Melbourne-Scholarships-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/University-of-Melbourne-Scholarships-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/University-of-Melbourne-Scholarships-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/University-of-Melbourne-Scholarships-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/University-of-Melbourne-Scholarships.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f526fbf\" id=\"strong-undergraduate-scholarships-what-you-get-and-what-it-actually-costs-strong\" data-block-id=\"f526fbf\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undergraduate_Scholarships_What_You_Get_and_What_It_Actually_Costs\"><\/span><strong>Undergraduate Scholarships: What You Get and What It Actually Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship<\/strong> used to offer up to 25% fee sponsorship. From 2027 intakes, the benefit will change to a 20% fee sponsorship for the duration of the course, with the number of scholarships increasing to 225. You don&#8217;t apply for it separately: if you receive an offer for an Overseas Fee place in a bachelor&#8217;s degree, you&#8217;re automatically considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Indian students specifically, the better-targeted award is the <strong>AG Whitlam International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship<\/strong>. It offers up to 50% fee remission for the duration of a Bachelor of Commerce (up to 300 points), and eligibility is restricted to citizens of specific countries; for Semester 2 intake, that includes India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. It also covers the Bachelor of Economics and the Bachelor of Management. Again, no separate form: it&#8217;s assessed automatically once you apply for the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility benchmark:<\/strong> Most Melbourne UG merit scholarships expect a CBSE\/ISC score of 82% or higher, alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-australia-scores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS <\/a>6.5 (no band below 6.0) or equivalent <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/digest\/toefl-2026-format-changes-guide-by-expert-leap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/pte-accepted-universities-in-australia-minimum-score\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE<\/a> scores. Predicted marks don&#8217;t count. Selection is based on your final Class 12 results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4fff20c\" id=\"strong-residential-college-scholarships-separate-from-the-universitys-own-awards-strong\" data-block-id=\"4fff20c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Residential_college_scholarships_separate_from_the_universitys_own_awards\"><\/span><strong>Residential college scholarships (separate from the university&#8217;s own awards):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>College<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Scholarship value (approx, verify on college site)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.unimelb.edu.au\/awards\/ormond-college-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ormond College<\/a><\/td><td>Up to Rs.19.5L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au\/pathways-school\/foundation-studies-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trinity College<\/a><\/td><td>Up to Rs.16.3L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.unimelb.edu.au\/awards\/queens-college-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queen&#8217;s College<\/a><\/td><td>Up to Rs.8L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hildas.unimelb.edu.au\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St Hilda&#8217;s College<\/a><\/td><td>Up to Rs.8L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.unimelb.edu.au\/awards\/st-marys-college-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St Mary&#8217;s College<\/a><\/td><td>Up to Rs.8.1L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.unimelb.edu.au\/prospective-students\/scholarships-and-bursaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newman College<\/a><\/td><td>Up to Rs.5.4L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.unimelb.edu.au\/awards\/university-college-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University College<\/a><\/td><td>Up to Rs.4L<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These figures come from the previous LeapScholar draft and could not be independently re-verified against each college&#8217;s current scholarship page in this pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2b5ebaf\" id=\"strong-graduate-research-scholarships-real-numbers-for-2026-strong\" data-block-id=\"2b5ebaf\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graduate_Research_Scholarships_Real_Numbers_for_2026\"><\/span><strong>Graduate Research Scholarships: Real Numbers for 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This area is where Melbourne&#8217;s funding is genuinely strong and where the old figures were most out of date. The Melbourne Research Scholarship offers a full fee offset for up to two years for a Masters by Research or up to four years for a doctoral degree, plus a stipend of $39,500 per year pro rata at the 2026 full-time rate. In INR terms at the current AUD\/INR rate of roughly Rs.67, that&#8217;s approximately <strong>Rs.26.5 lakh a year<\/strong>, not the Rs.18 lakh figure previously published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A relocation grant of $2,000 applies for students moving from within Australia outside Victoria or $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia, which covers most Indian applicants. Selection is based on academic merit from your last completed degree and your research potential, with factors like relevant professional experience and publications also considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For depth on eligibility rounds, faculty-specific top-ups, and how the stipend compares across course types, see our full<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-graduate-research-scholarships-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-melbourne-graduate-research-scholarships-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Indian applicants for research scholarships routinely lose a full selection round by submitting their course application without a research proposal attached. The scholarship assessment and course application happen together, not sequentially, so an incomplete research proposal at submission time can mean automatic exclusion from that round&#8217;s scholarship consideration, even if your course application itself is approved later.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f164690\" id=\"strong-are-you-eligible-for-university-of-melbourne-scholarships-three-scenarios-strong\" data-block-id=\"f164690\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Eligible_for_University_of_Melbourne_Scholarships_Three_Scenarios\"><\/span><strong>Are You Eligible for University of Melbourne Scholarships? Three Scenarios<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re a Class 12 student with 82%+ in CBSE or ISC applying for a Bachelor of Commerce for the July 2026 intake:<\/strong> you&#8217;re automatically eligible for consideration under both the Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship and the AG Whitlam scholarship, since India is on the eligible-country list specifically for Semester 2 intake. Apply for the course by the standard deadline; no separate scholarship form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re finishing a Master&#8217;s in India and want to apply for a PhD at Melbourne starting 2027:<\/strong> target the Melbourne Research Scholarship. Submit your course application with a complete research proposal well before the Round 1 deadline in October, since later rounds have fewer funded places left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;ve already got an unconditional UG offer but missed the scholarship notification:<\/strong> successful candidates are notified of the outcome within five working days. You will receive a course offer, and unsuccessful candidates will not be notified separately. If it&#8217;s been more than a week since your offer with no scholarship email, you likely weren&#8217;t selected for that round. You can reapply for a later selection round if one exists for your intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-27233d7\" id=\"strong-documents-and-auto-consideration-checklist-strong-for-university-of-melbourne-scholarships\" data-block-id=\"27233d7\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_and_Auto-Consideration_Checklist_for_University_of_Melbourne_Scholarships\"><\/span><strong>Documents and Auto-Consideration Checklist<\/strong> for University of Melbourne Scholarships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Document<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why you need it<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>India-specific detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class 12 or Bachelor&#8217;s transcript<\/td><td>Determines merit ranking for auto-consideration<\/td><td>CBSE\/ISC\/state board marksheets accepted; provisional certificate acceptable if final isn&#8217;t issued yet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English proficiency score<\/td><td>Mandatory for both admission and scholarship eligibility<\/td><td>IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for most UG merit awards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research proposal (PG research only)<\/td><td>Assessed alongside your course application for scholarship rounds<\/td><td>Must be submitted with the course application, not after<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport copy<\/td><td>Confirms citizenship for country-restricted awards like AG Whitlam<\/td><td>Required at application, not just visa stage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Offer letter<\/td><td>Scholarship notification is tied to your course offer<\/td><td>Keep a copy; scholarship offer letters often arrive as a separate PDF attached to the same email<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-755d2cf\" id=\"strong-application-calendar-mapped-to-the-indian-academic-year-strong\" data-block-id=\"755d2cf\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Calendar_Mapped_to_the_Indian_Academic_Year\"><\/span><strong>Application Calendar Mapped to the Indian Academic Year<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Month (India)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What&#8217;s happening at Melbourne<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August-September<\/td><td>CBSE\/ISC board prep; start shortlisting Melbourne courses if targeting Semester 1 (Feb) 2027 intake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October-November<\/td><td>Melbourne Research Scholarship Round 1 closes; UG Semester 1 scholarship consideration window opens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December-January<\/td><td>Board exam results released in India; finalize course applications for Feb intake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>February-March<\/td><td>Semester 1 classes begin; Semester 2 (July) scholarship consideration window opens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April-May<\/td><td>Melbourne Research Scholarship Round 2\/3 closes for July-start PG research<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June-July<\/td><td>Semester 2 classes begin; visa lodgement should already be underway if scholarship was confirmed in April<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-270dd8f\" id=\"strong-if-you-miss-the-deadline-or-dont-get-selected-strong\" data-block-id=\"270dd8f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Miss_the_Deadline_or_Dont_Get_Selected\"><\/span><strong>If You Miss the Deadline or Don&#8217;t Get Selected<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing a selection round doesn&#8217;t disqualify you from the next one, but it does shrink your options. Melbourne runs scholarships in rounds with a fixed pool of funded places per round; later rounds simply have fewer places left, not zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not selected for a merit-based UG scholarship, check whether your specific course also has a faculty-level bursary (separate from the university-wide MIUS\/AG Whitlam pool); these are less publicized and less competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed the research proposal deadline for a PG research scholarship round, you can usually resubmit for the next round in the same admission cycle, but the delay pushes your intake back. Talk to the relevant faculty&#8217;s graduate research coordinator directly rather than assuming you&#8217;re locked out for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d92f00b\" id=\"strong-three-things-to-take-away-strong-on-university-of-melbourne-scholarships\" data-block-id=\"d92f00b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Things_to_Take_Away_on_University_of_Melbourne_Scholarships\"><\/span><strong>Three Things to Take Away<\/strong> on University of Melbourne Scholarships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Most Melbourne scholarships for Indian students, including the flagship undergraduate and research awards, require no separate application: your course application is your scholarship application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The AG Whitlam scholarship is the most India-specific, verifiable UG award on offer right now, worth 50% fee remission, and it&#8217;s tied to the Semester 2 intake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re budgeting in INR, use current exchange rates, not numbers from an older blog or brochure. A 20% swing in AUD\/INR changes a &#8220;Rs.18 lakh scholarship&#8221; into a &#8220;Rs.26.5 lakh scholarship&#8221; without the underlying award changing at all.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about University of Melbourne scholarships?<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e63aaf5\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-university-of-melbourne-scholarships-strong\" data-block-id=\"e63aaf5\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_University_of_Melbourne_Scholarships\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About University of Melbourne Scholarships<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786016072434\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the University of Melbourne give full scholarships?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Full funding is realistic mainly at the research level. The Melbourne Research Scholarship covers full tuition plus a stipend of around Rs.26.5 lakh a year for Masters by Research and PhD students. Undergraduate and coursework Master&#8217;s scholarships are almost always partial, capped between 20% and 50% fee remission.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786016086972\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the University of Melbourne accept Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Indian students form one of the largest international cohorts at Melbourne across undergraduate, coursework, and research programs. Several scholarships, including the AG Whitlam award, list India specifically among eligible countries for certain intakes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786016110876\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much CGPA is required for University of Melbourne scholarships?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Melbourne doesn&#8217;t work with CGPA directly; it converts your academic record into a Weighted Average Mark (WAM). Most research scholarships expect an 80% WAM equivalent, while undergraduate merit awards typically look for 82%+ in your CBSE, ISC, or state board finals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786016134767\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What CBSE percentage or WAM do I need for University of Melbourne scholarships?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most university-wide undergraduate merit scholarships expect 82% or higher in your final CBSE, ISC, or state board result. For research scholarships, Melbourne converts your record into a Weighted Average Mark, and most rounds expect an 80% WAM equivalent. Selection uses your final result, not predicted marks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786016163638\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much is the University of Melbourne scholarship worth in INR?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on the award. The Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship is a 20% fee remission (a percentage, not a fixed sum), while the Melbourne Research Scholarship pays a stipend of roughly Rs.26.5 lakh per year at current exchange rates, plus a full fee offset.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786016205223\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the Melbourne Research Scholarship relocation grant for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on the award. The Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship is a 20% fee remission (a percentage, not a fixed sum), while the Melbourne Research Scholarship pays a stipend of roughly Rs.26.5 lakh per year at current exchange rates, plus a full fee offset.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786016293147\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is the AG Whitlam scholarship only for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, but India is one of the eligible countries specifically for the Semester 2 (July) intake, alongside Vietnam and Bangladesh. Semester 1 eligibility covers Sri Lanka and Bangladesh only, so Indian applicants should target the Semester 2 intake for this particular award.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1786016337727\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do I need to submit a separate application for University of Melbourne scholarships?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For most scholarships, including the Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship, AG Whitlam Scholarship, and Melbourne Research Scholarship, no separate form exists. You&#8217;re automatically assessed once you submit your course application. Residential college scholarships and some faculty-specific awards do need separate applications directly through the college or faculty website.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship gives 20% fee remission from 2027 intakes. AG Whitlam scholarship offers Indian Bachelor of Commerce applicants 50% fee remission. Melbourne Research Scholarship pays Rs.26.5 lakh a year in 2026. Most scholarships need no separate application; admission triggers automatic consideration. 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