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ACU Stipend Scholarship 2025-2026
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) is offering generous stipend scholarships to support both domestic and international students undertaking a Research Masters or PhD at one of Australia’s leading Catholic institutions.
This competitive scholarship opportunity is designed to attract outstanding students who wish to pursue innovative and impactful research in a range of disciplines across ACU’s faculties and research institutes.
Scholarship Overview
- Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover + living stipend
- Stipend value:
- AUD $33,511 per annum (full-time), paid fortnightly indexed annually (2025 rate(
Other supports:
- Relocation allowance of up to AUD $2,000 for international candidates relocating to Australia
- Health insurance: RTP Allowance covers the cost of one Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy
- Tuition Fee Coverage:
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Domestic students: RTP Fees Offset Scholarship (valued at approx. AUD $30,000 per year)
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International students: ACU Tuition Fee Scholarship (valued at approx. AUD $30,000 per year for up to 3.5 years)
- Study Level: Masters/PhD by Research
- Study Course: Open to all study areas within ACU faculties and research institutes
- Citizen type: Both domestic and international students
- Number of positions: Not specified
- Duration: Up to 2 years for Masters by Research and up to 3.5 years for PhD
- Deadline:
- 1 October 2025, 11:59 PM AEST
- 1 April 2026, 11:59 PM AEDT
- 1 October 2026, 11:59 PM AEST
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
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Be enrolled in or have applied to a Research Doctorate or Masters by Research at ACU
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Be either a domestic student or an international student
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Not be receiving income from another source that exceeds 75% of the ACU Stipend rate, unless that income is not for general living cost
Eligible Study Programs
All programs offered under the following faculties and research centers at ACU are eligible:
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Faculty of Education and Arts
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Faculty of Health Sciences
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Faculty of Law and Business
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Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
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ACU Research Institutes and Centres
Selection Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit and research potential, including:
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Performance in previous academic qualifications (GPA, class rank, honors)
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Research alignment with ACU’s strategic research priorities
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Relevance of proposed research project to applicant’s academic background
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Quality and feasibility of the research proposal
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Publications, professional experience, and academic references
How to Apply
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Apply for a Research Higher Degree (RHD) program at ACU (PhD or Master by Research).
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Submit your application for the ACU Stipend Scholarship via the university's RMS (Research Management System).
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Ensure you submit before the deadline for the relevant round (April or October).
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Supporting documents usually include academic transcripts, a research proposal, academic CV, and referee reports.
Who to Contact
For general scholarship or application enquiries:
Visit the University Website to learn more about the scholarship and apply
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