Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

 

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Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

This scholarship opportunity is being sponsored by University of Melbourne to support high-achieving international students from financially disadvantaged countries to pursue undergraduate studies at one of Australia’s leading institutions.

The opportunity is therefore open to international students enrolling in a bachelor’s degree program at the University of Melbourne, with automatic consideration upon admission no separate scholarship application is required.

Scholarship Overview 

  • Scholarship type: Partial tuition fee cover
  • Study Level: Undergraduate
  • Study Course: Open to multiple disciplines including arts, business, engineering, health, IT, law, and sciences
  • Citizen type: International students
  • Number of positions: At least 110
  • Duration: One or more years (depending on course length)
  • Deadline: No separate deadline (automatic consideration upon admission application)

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to:

  • Be a citizen of a country with a GDP per capita of US$10,000 or less (based on World Bank data)

  • Have applied for and met the entry requirements for an overseas fee place in a bachelor’s degree at the University of Melbourne

  • Have completed secondary school outside Australia or a foundation program in Australia

  • Not have previously undertaken tertiary studies (except extension studies during Year 12)

Eligible Countries: Countries classified under the specified GDP threshold (many developing nations qualify)
Eligible course or study program: Any eligible undergraduate program offered by the University

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for this scholarship will be merit-based and include:

  • Academic performance in final secondary school or foundation studies

  • Ranking relative to other applicants

  • Meeting minimum score thresholds set by the University

  • Overall academic excellence and potential

How to Apply

There is no separate application required for this scholarship.

  • Apply for admission to an undergraduate program at the University of Melbourne

  • Eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship

When will you know the outcome?

  • Successful applicants will receive a scholarship offer within two weeks after receiving their course offer

  • Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified

Who to Contact

For further inquiries, applicants can contact:

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