Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 May 2026
Applications close
31 Oct 2026
Benefit amount
$80,000 - $138,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Fay Marles Scholarship is named after former Chancellor Ms Fay Marles in recognition of her strong commitment to social justice and human rights. The scholarship is offered to domestic students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.
Benefits
This scholarship provides:
- A living allowance of $39,500 per year pro rata (2026 full-time study rate) for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Master by research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a Doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
- A relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
For further information, see Manage my scholarship
Amount:
$80,000 - $138,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
8
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
- Have applied for and meet the requirements for a graduate research degree
Selection criteria
This scholarship is offered to candidates ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application and course entry score.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the Graduate Research Terms & Conditions and can be deferred to the following year.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Future study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences; Architecture, building, planning and design; Arts, humanities and social sciences; Business and economics; Education; Engineering; Environment; Health; Information technology and computer science; Law; Music, visual and performing arts; Science
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How to apply
You must submit an application for this scholarship and include a personal statement and supporting documents addressing any compassionate and compelling circumstances and their effect on your ability to study, and how the scholarship will assist with achieving your personal and academic aspirations.
When will I know the outcome?
You will be notified of the outcome in December.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
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