About the Positions University of Canberra International Merit Scholarships The University of Canberra (UC) offers the International Merit Scholarships to attract outstanding international students who demonstrate academic excellence. This scholarship supports both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students pursuing their studies at the Bruce campus or the Sydney Hills campus. The scholarship is designed to ease the financial burden for exceptional students, encouraging them to join UC’s vibrant academic community. Eligible candidates are automatically considered at the time of their course application, making the process seamless and straightforward. Scholarship Overview Scholarship Type: Tuition fee discount Value: 10% reduction in total tuition fees for the duration of the course Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate coursework degrees Study Areas: Open to all study areas Citizen Type: International students Number of Positions: Not specified Duration: Entire co...
Western Sydney University Research Scholarships (Q1 2026 Commencement)
Western Sydney University Research Scholarships (Q1 2026 Commencement)
Western Sydney University is offering a new round of Research Scholarships to support outstanding domestic candidates pursuing higher degrees by research in Australia. These scholarships provide financial assistance and research support to students enrolling in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Professional Doctorate programs (DCA, DCR or EdD) at one of Australia’s leading research institutions.
The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to applicants who demonstrate academic excellence and research potential. This scholarship round is specifically for candidates commencing in Quarter 1, 2026, and applications will be assessed according to the university’s ranking guidelines.
Scholarship Overview
Scholarship Type: Domestic research scholarship
Stipend Value: AUD $35,188 per annum (tax-free), for up to 3 years
Tuition Fees: Covered by the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) for the duration of the scholarship
Other Supports:
Funded place in a research degree for domestic students
Excluded: Travel costs, visa costs, relocation expenses, health insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses are not covered.
Study Level: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Professional Doctorate (DCA, DCR, EdD)
Study Course: Open to eligible research fields under the approved programs
Citizen Type: Domestic applicants only
Number of Positions: Not specified (competitive round)
Duration: Up to 3 years full-time
Commencement: Monday 5 January 2026 (Quarter 1, 2026)
Deadline: Friday 31 October 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
Be domestic applicants who can be onshore in Australia at the scholarship commencement date.
Be applying to commence a new PhD or Professional Doctorate program or have commenced a PhD program in 2025.
Have completed a Masters-level or Honours-level degree at Western Sydney University in 2024 or 2025.
Be able to commence their program on the specified date (5 January 2026).
Selection Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis by a ranking panel. The selection will be based on:
Academic excellence, particularly in prior Honours or Masters studies.
Research potential, demonstrated through prior coursework, publications, or research experience.
Quality of supervisory support — applicants must provide a letter of support from a suitable supervisor for their proposed research project.
Compliance with deadlines and submission of complete documentation — late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarships are full-time, but part-time options may be considered for applicants with significant caring responsibilities or health conditions (note: part-time scholarships are taxable).
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