Southern Cross University Higher Degree Research (HDR) Scholarships 2025

 

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Southern Cross University Higher Degree Research (HDR) Scholarships 2025

Southern Cross University offers a range of prestigious Higher Degree Research (HDR) scholarships under the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP). These scholarships are designed to support both domestic and international students pursuing Masters or PhD research degrees. Thanks to generous funding from the Australian Government, private donors, industry groups, and the University, the scholarships aim to attract and retain outstanding research candidates who demonstrate academic merit and research potential.

These scholarships provide financial support to enable students to focus on their research and contribute to Southern Cross University's vibrant research community.

 Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Living allowance stipend, with Tuition Fee Offset for international students

• Stipend value: AU$33,511 per annum (2025 rate, tax-free), paid fortnightly

• Tuition Fee Offset: Full tuition fees covered for international students only

• Other supports: Available depending on individual scholarship conditions

• Study Level: Masters and PhD by Research

• Study Course: Open to all research disciplines offered at Southern Cross University

• Citizen type: Domestic and international students

• Number of positions: Varies annually depending on funding and applications

• Duration: Up to 2 years for Masters by Research and up to 4 years for PhD candidates

• Deadline: Varies; candidates are encouraged to apply early

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants must:

• Have applied for or be enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research program at Southern Cross University

• Demonstrate academic merit, research experience, and/or research potential

• Meet university admission and scholarship conditions

• For international applicants, meet full-time, on-campus enrolment requirements

Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities

Eligible courses: Any research program offered by Southern Cross University

Selection Criteria 

Selection is competitive and based on:

• Academic excellence and previous academic results

• Demonstrated research experience and potential

• Alignment of proposed research with university research strengths

• Relevant professional experience

• Referee recommendations

• Publications and other evidence of research skills

(Also apply for Victoria University International Research Scholarships 2025–2026)

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to a Higher Degree by Research program at Southern Cross University through the university’s official admissions portal.

2. Complete the Australian Government RTP scholarship application form as part of your admission application or separately if already enrolled.

3. Prepare and submit all required supporting documents, including academic transcripts, research proposal, and referee reports.

4. Follow the detailed instructions and deadlines provided on the Southern Cross University Graduate School scholarship webpage.

Applications for the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Domestic and International Stipend Scholarships are now open prospective students are encouraged to apply early to maximize their chances.

Who to Contact

For enquiries about the HDR scholarships at Southern Cross University, contact:
Graduate School
Email: research.scholarships@scu.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 6620 3000

Visit the University Website to apply and for further details on this scholarship.

(Also apply for Monash University Graduate Research Scholarships)

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