Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for automatic consideration
Benefit amount
25% fee remission
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
International students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to high-achieving students who are enrolling in a bachelor degree and are citizens of countries where international educational opportunities are limited by financial disadvantage.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a 25 per cent fee sponsorship for the duration of the course.
Amount:
25% fee remission
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
At least 110
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of a country with a Gross Domestic Product per capita of US$10,000 or less based on data published by the World Bank. For the complete list of countries, see: Eligible countries
- Have applied for and meet the entry requirements for an Overseas Fee place in a bachelor degree
- Have completed secondary school outside Australia or a foundation program in Australia
- Not have previously undertaken tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a year 12 program)
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest based on their final secondary school or
foundation studies results. Minimum scholarship selection scores for common qualifications for students who applied for commencement in 2025 are set out in the below table.
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| Australian Foundation Studies | 97 |
| International GCE A Levels | A*A*A* |
| All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC) or Indian State Board Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) | 96 |
| Indonesian High School Diploma (SMA/MA) | 9.7 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 40 |
| Philippines Year 12 High School Diploma | 96 |
| Sri Lanka GCE A Levels | AAA |
| US High School Diploma | 3.9 plus 1400 SAT or 30 ACT |
| Vietnam High School Graduation Certificate | 9.8 |
Selection scores are reviewed annually and may vary between years. Scholarship selection is not based on predicted results.
Conditions
This scholarship can be deferred to the following calendar year and is subject to the Coursework Scholarship Terms and Conditions.
Study level:
Undergraduate
Student type:
International 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 are automatically considered for this scholarship, if you have applied for admission for commencement in the award year.
When will I know the outcome?
Successful candidates will receive a scholarship offers within two weeks from when they have received a course offer.
Unsuccessful candidates will not be notified.
Status:
Open for automatic consideration
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.
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